Grounded · Insightful · Impactful

Conversations that create space for clarity and change.

A calm, reflective space to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what matters.

Online · Walk-and-talk in Bristol

What is coaching

A space to slow down and hear yourself clearly.

Coaching is a semi-structured conversation where you bring a topic you'd like to explore or change. It doesn't need to be fully formed - sometimes it's just a tangle of thoughts you haven't had space to unpick.

Future-focused - centred on how you want things to be.
Led by you - you're in the driving seat.
Insight-based - the shift comes from your own thinking, not advice.

It's different from therapy or mentoring - my role isn't to analyse the past or tell you what to do, but to help you gain clarity and find your own direction through questioning and reflection.

Most people find they already hold more insight than they realise. Sometimes you just need the right space to hear it.

When coaching can help

Something feels unclear, stuck, or hard to think through alone.

People come to coaching for many different reasons. Sometimes it's about navigating a transition or making an important decision. Other times it's about getting momentum on something that has been stuck.

Common themes are:

Questioning your next step or direction
Navigating a career transition or change
Feeling stretched, rushed, or overwhelmed
Struggling to assert yourself or communicate clearly
Untangling competing priorities or a difficult decision
Wanting to bring an idea to life but not knowing where to start
Finding a better balance between work and the rest of life

My approach

Warm, calm, and spacious.

I create a warm, calm, and spacious environment where you can think out loud without being rushed, advised, or steered.

My style blends:

Gentleness
Creating a calm, unhurried space.
Analytical clarity
Spotting patterns, assumptions, and what's driving them.
Compassionate challenge
Asking thoughtful questions that open new perspectives.
Embodied awareness
Noticing shifts in energy, tone, and presence.
Professional grounding
A methodical, structured lens that keeps the conversation purposeful.

I believe most people already have the answers, they just need focused time and the right conditions to hear them clearly. When that happens, something tends to shift. The clarity helps create momentum and action follows from there.

About me

Analytical. Curious. Compassionate.

I'm an analytical and reflective person with a long-standing interest in the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our lives. When I was part of an internal coaching programme during my time leading a finance team, it opened up a world I found fascinating and scratched an itch I hadn't realised was so ready to be scratched. Witnessing someone arrive with a knotted problem and leave with real clarity, and feeling that shift in the room, felt like a privilege.

I take my own development seriously, and I'm drawn to practices like mindfulness, non-violent communication, and embodiment. Time spent living in different cultures has also deepened my curiosity about how our norms shape the way we see the world. I'm a lifelong learner, and what I discover about myself continually informs how I am as a coach.

I bring both my left brain - analytical and logical - with my right brain - curious and intuitive - to each session, creating a blended approach that I have found works well.

Testimonials

In their own words.

Hannah is a skilful listener - open, non-judgemental... She helped me interrogate assumptions that were holding me back, and I left each session with clarity and actions that felt genuinely achievable. I felt encouraged, warm, and fully myself in her presence.

- Katy M

Hannah brings gentle empathy and perspective... helped me identify my strengths... unlock manageable steps towards my goals which previously felt overwhelming. Since working with Hannah I feel overall happier in my life.

- Kelly G

Very safe, supportive atmosphere - very helpful contracting up front.

- Adam R

Working together

How it works.

I offer a free 30-minute discovery call online where we can explore what has brought you to coaching and whether it feels like a good fit for both of us.

Sessions

60 minutes, held online or as walk-and-talk sessions in central Bristol.

Commitment

Many people choose to start with a block of 6-8 sessions held fortnightly, but one-off sessions are also possible. Number of sessions and frequency can be tailored to you and discussed on the discovery call.

Current rate

£25 £50/hr

As I complete my International Coaching Federation PCC certification, I'm offering sessions at half price for a limited period.

It's important to me that coaching is accessible. If cost is a barrier, please mention on the discovery call or in an email as flexible pricing is available.

Book a free discovery call