My story
 

Hello, I'm Claire, a Personal and Professional Development Coach and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping people find clarity and purpose.

 

My journey to this work has been a winding one, shaped by significant life changes and a deep-seated curiosity about human psychology.

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Originally from Derbyshire in the north of England, my life took a new direction in 2014 when I moved to the United States. It was a big change—leaving behind friends, family, and everything familiar to support my husband's career dream. I chose to take a break from my own career to focus on helping my family navigate this new chapter. It was a time of immense personal growth, where I learned to build a new life, a new community, and beautiful friendships. More than a decade later, the U.S. truly feels like home, and I'm so grateful for the journey that brought me here.

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My passion for counseling and coaching began years ago, long before I ever thought of it as a career. While working in a leadership role at a large corporate in the UK, I took an introductory counseling course to better support my teams. That course ignited a passion within me, and together with my experience in people development, team leadership, and corporate training showed me the powerful impact of thoughtful guidance, both in the workplace and our personal lives. This led me to pursue further therapeutic qualifications and eventually a fulfilling role as a counselor for young people at a local community non-profit.

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When I was ready to return to my career after our move, I decided to formally add life coaching to my therapeutic skills. I pursued a globally recognized accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to ensure my clients would feel safe and secure knowing they were working with a qualified and ethical professional.

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I'll admit, I approached my life coaching training with a good deal of confidence after six years of psychotherapy training. But it turned out to be a humbling experience. I quickly realized that my existing expertise could sometimes get in the way. It taught me a valuable lesson: before you can move forward, you often need to let go of something holding you back—a habit, a limiting belief, and even your own expertise!

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A Holistic Approach to Growth

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As a coach and therapist, my work is grounded in the belief that personal and professional growth are interconnected, and that our mental and physical states are profoundly linked. My passion and training as a Pilates instructor have shown me how our bodies hold onto stress and tension, and how gentle, mindful movement can be a powerful tool for release. This understanding allows me to guide my clients toward a more holistic form of growth, helping them not only to think differently but also to feel more at home in their own skin, ready to move forward.