I have a history of physical and mental health challenges, as well as drug addiction in my teens, twenties and thirties. I’ve spent more than 20 years working towards solutions for all these difficulties, and using what I learned to help others. During this time, everything has changed! I’ve now been self-employed for well over a decade, my physical and mental health is much improved, I’m over 15 years clean and sober thanks to 12-step programs, and I truly love the spiritual connection that has opened up for me. Recovery meetings continue to be a vital and inspiring part of my life, and a big influence on my work as a coach.

I have a BSc degree in Psychology, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. I worked as a social policy researcher for over 25 years, researching and writing for the public sector and charities on education, health, employment, and access to justice. I also have a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition from the College of Naturopathic Medicine. I no longer actively practise as a nutritionist, but this training was an important part of my own healing and continues to inform my work and my life.