Your coaching agreement

What coaching is

A focused conversation between the two of us about a specific concern, issue or challenge. Client-focused, and oriented towards what you want.

It is not counselling, consulting, mentoring or therapy. I’m not a therapist, doctor or crisis service. If something comes up that needs a qualified professional, I’ll tell you honestly and help you find the right support.

I trained as a transformational coach in the MMS method of Dr Chérie Carter-Scott, and work to the standards of the International Coach Federation.

The three assumptions I work from

One. You already know what you want. Somewhere underneath the confusion, doubt and fear, you know the right thing for you.

Two. You have the power within you to make your life the way you want it.

Three. You can have it.

Because of those three, I won’t help you tolerate a situation, make do, or talk yourself into compromising what’s true for you.

My job

• To support you with my questions, my attention and my belief in you.
• To listen, and keep you focused on what you came for.
• To hold everything you share in complete confidence.
• To tell you honestly if coaching isn’t the right fit.
• I will not give you advice, direction or instructions. That isn’t coaching, and it isn’t what works.

Your job

• Be on time.
• Do the work between sessions. That’s where most of the change happens.
• Keep a notebook of your sessions and your progress.
• Tell me your highlights, lowlights, insights and breakthroughs.
• Communicate honestly, even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’re not getting what you want, bring it to me.
• Be committed to getting what you want.

The practical details

Payment is arranged in advance of each session, or of the programme.

Cancellations: please give at least 24 hours’ notice. Without it, the session is charged in full.

Ending early: 14 days’ notice and a short conversation about why. No hard feelings.

Confidentiality: everything stays between us, unless I believe there’s a risk of serious harm, or I’m required by law.

Notes: I keep brief session notes, stored securely and never shared. Sessions aren’t recorded unless we both agree.

Coaching works, but it isn’t magic, and I can’t guarantee a particular outcome. What happens depends a great deal on what you bring and what you do between sessions. What I can promise is my full attention, my honesty and my belief in you.

Your details