CoachiNG
I’m Stephanie, a transformational coach.
If you want to effortlessly thrive, book a free exploratory call.
I believe that sustainable, long-term change happens via gentle awareness, not willpower. If you want to see yourself more clearly, uncover the deep roots of recurrent blocks, and find aliveness and future vision, you might like my coaching.
My coaching is grounded in Circling, a truth-seeking relational mindfulness practice. I have a grounding, spacious & incisive presence, and a deep commitment to loving truth. I’m committed to seeing you, as you are, and beholding you in perfection, even in your deepest difficulties. I balance this with incisive questioning, supporting you to see yourself and your patterns more deeply and clearly, and decipher your next steps forward.
I feel best equipped to support you if you are:
Feeling lost and confused and a little bit chaotic
Seeking clarity around a specific issue
Finding it hard to feel loving towards yourself
Feeling stuck and seeking ways to step forward
Feeling emotional pain that wants to be seen
What do I mean by coaching?
Coaching is a growth-oriented approach that creates space to make clear where you currently are, explore what you want, discover what’s stopping you, and discover forward motion through action. If you’re feeling blocked or lost, and want to make the most of what it is to be alive, coaching might be for you.
Coaching isn’t therapy. Although we might touch on mental health and trauma, and we might touch on the past to understand the present, if trauma-related material arises, I won’t hesitate to point you towards therapy. I specifically don’t work with people who are seeking support with difficult eating patterns.
And I’m not a productivity-coach in the conventional sense. Although sometimes addressing surface level symptoms is the best solution, where it’s relevant, I care about seeing systemically, and finding the root cause of issues, to support vibrant and impactful life and careers.
“You were intuitive and quick in understanding what I thought, felt and said - and also what I didn’t say but was nevertheless present in my mind, worrying or motivating me. You easily facilitate focused, safe conversations and are very skilled at asking the right questions, guiding me through a line of thought, and kindly challenging my assumptions. Your presence and company was a great help in when I felt stuck, and moving towards realising my potential and identifying my motivations and possibilities.”
“Steph is one of the most naturally intuitive people I’ve met. Combined with her theoretical knowledge of psychology and her practical experience of circling, her coaching style is authentic, perceptive and challenging in all the right ways. I emerge from every session with fresh insight and energy.”
“An incredible coach, mentor, and facilitator. Steph has brought genuine kindness and compassion with a depth of knowledge and experience to our 1 to 1 and group coaching sessions. She has introduced me to, and helped me to build a practice around, the tools of sensing and noticing in circling which has had a deep and transformative impact in how I relate to myself and others. In such a busy and chaotic world Steph has been a constant grounding rod to come back to what’s real and important within me which I’m truly grateful for.”
“Your input helped me a lot. I’ve been using the skills you’ve shown me that I have within myself – and I’m seeing so much progress. So thank you.”
How do I work?
I initially meet each client for a 20min free call, to check we’re both a good fit for each other.
Normally, we'll work in blocks of 4 sessions. Sessions are £50 for 50 minutes, over video.
If you are in Oxford and want to work in person, we can discuss this.
Click here to book a free first call.
Previous Client Examples
T had a start-up vision, but was uncertain whether or how to proceed. They tested, iterated, and now have a flourishing business.
O came with a career dilemma. They gained clarity and were able to move forward.
L felt distressed. They found more self-compassion and ease.
Z had no career ambition.They discovered a vision and secured a job on that path.
My Experience
BA & MSc Psychology, University of Oxford
3 x SAS Circling trainings (1 in Training Assistant role)+ 3 Surrendered Leadership trainings + 2 Circling Festivals
~1500hrs circling
8yrs coaching rowing + 7 years competitive rowing
2yr leading weekly Circling in Oxford
Coaching ~15 clients for other orgs
7yrs of meditation & 3yrs Nei Gong
3y in NARM therapy
A plethora of experience – academic research, startup ops, self-development, project management, high level sport, self-employment, EA support.