Most diets hand you a plan and tell you to follow it. You already know how that goes. This is different. We don't just look at food — we look at the whole picture. Movement, sleep, stress, and that inner voice — noticing whether it's helping or fighting you.

No foods are off limits. And there's no plan I hand you and expect you to follow. You lead the process — because the best approach is the one that actually fits your life, and only you know what that looks like.

That's usually exactly who I work with. Counting calories, cutting out "bad" foods, following someone else's plan — and when it didn't stick, telling yourself it was your fault. It wasn't. Most approaches tell you what to do and expect you to get on with it. When you don't, the blame lands on you. 

What we do is different. You lead the way. We figure out together what actually makes sense for your life — not what worked for someone else, or what a plan says you should be doing. That's usually the piece that's been missing.

We start with a kick-off session — a conversation about you, what you've tried in the past, and where you want to get to. From there we identify the one thing that will make the biggest difference right now and start there.
 

We meet every two weeks. In between, the time is yours — to practise what you decided on in our session. I use a coaching app to help you track how things are going, so when we speak again we can build on what's actually happening in your life. The way I work is evidence-based and built around what actually works for behaviour change.

When most women say they're worried about consistency, what they really mean is consistency = being perfect. And that one bad week means they've failed. It doesn't.

Consistency is hard when the goal is too big. That's why before you commit to anything, I ask: on a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that you can do this? If the answer isn't at least a 9, we make it smaller until it is. Off weeks happen. You're human. When they do, we look at what happened, and what — if anything — you'd do differently next time.

No. Because a meal plan tells you what to eat — but it doesn't change how you think about food, how you respond to stress, or what happens when life gets in the way. And when life gets in the way — and it will — it leaves you feeling like you've failed. Again.

Instead we work on eating intentionally — noticing your hunger and fullness, making choices you feel good about. Not "never eat ice cream." I use a simple hand portion guide rather than counting calories.  

We start with a food diary — to collect data before changing anything. One client told me she used to edit out the "bad" foods from her diary with a previous coach. With me, there's no need for that.

There's no fixed timeline. On average, clients work with me for around 9 to 12 months. My goal is for you to fly solo — to a point where you feel confident in the skills you've built, ready to keep going on your own. When that happens, clients usually know it themselves — and tell me. And if life throws something new at you down the line, know I'm always here.

No. Most women join wanting to lose weight, others come wanting to feel better in their body, have more energy, or improve their relationship with food. And goals can shift during coaching. What someone comes in wanting isn't always what ends up mattering most — and that's completely fine. 

If you're tired of starting over and ready to try a different approach — you're probably exactly who I work with. Previous clients have typically taken 9 to 12 months to reach the point where they feel satisfied with where they are. If that feels like too long, we can talk about it — it's a good conversation to have before we start.

I want coaching to be accessible to women when they need it, and I know it isn't always straightforward financially. If the standard fee is a barrier, I offer a Pay What You Can option - no questions asked, no proof needed. I trust you know what's right for your situation. If you're interested but unsure about cost, mention it when you enquire and we'll work something out.