Therapeutic Coaching & Mentoring
Jude is a Therapeutic Practitioner, Mentor and Wellbeing Coach. She sees clients in her private practice and also takes referrals from Occupational Health Physicians and Employers.
In this role
She listens, supports and mentors individuals
Cares and understands when things have become difficult and individuals need to talk things through
Facilitates and encourages self-care strategies and a solution focussed approach
Promotes engagement in appropriate resources and services
Collaborates with clients, creating a journey back to wellness with a caring, bespoke style.
Therapeutic, restorative coaching for wellbeing
Stress Management and solution focussed support
Weight management
Support to reduce alcohol
Stopping smoking
General wellbeing enhancement to support depression and anxiety
Workplace Wellness
Within the workplace, well-being coaching can be particularly supportive and empowering for employees who are returning to work after an extended period of ill health.
Jude has extensive experience in leadership and management, she understands the workplace and quickly tunes in to client issues. Together with her knowledge of wellbeing and stress management, she empowers and motivates individuals in a caring, therapeutic way, to encourage lifestyle and behavioural changes, gaining knowledge, skills and confidence.
Being listened to, understood and cared for can be very therapeutic and motivating
Fees for private self-referral clients for wellbeing issues:
Introductory session of 60 minutes £50
On a pay as you go basis thereafter £40 for 60 minutes
A block of 6 sessions is the recommended number, book a block of 6 for £240
Appointments may be held online or in person
Fees and Appointment Structure for employers regarding work place wellness:
Every client is an individual and Jude tailors her approach accordingly. Work-related issues tend to be complex and are usually accompanied by personal challenges. The short support programme:
Has an introductory online call to break the ice, form the beginnings of a therapeutic relationship and ensure all information is available ahead of sessions. There is no charge for this initial appointment.
Has three therapeutic coaching appointments lasting 60 mins each
Spaced 2-3 weeks apart
May be offered face to face or online
Appointment One
A discovery session, listening to current difficulties and reflecting on current lifestyle choices and activities. Early strategies are considered and talked about.
Appointment Two
First Review
Appointment Three
Second Review
Professional fee of £200 per client, inclusive of all appointments, resources and communications
Beyond these 3 appointments, Jude offers a further block of 3 for an additional £100 if employers would like to extend it.
Paving the way to wellness, and a successful return to work, is an important step back to a healthy and balanced life
Some clients also select to self-fund further treatment beyond their 3 appointments, in the form of coaching, hypnotherapy, or one to one yoga.
Group facilitation
Jude also offers group facilitation for small teams within an organisation if they are impacted by difficult situations - or need support to navigate through a time of change. Please contact Jude directly to discuss this service. Each situation is different and Jude is always happy to talk things through if you are looking for employee group support.
About Jude
After studying Dentistry at the University of Liverpool, she qualified in 1996 and was a dentist in general practice for 24 years.
She has significant experience in clinical leadership as the lead clinician and Partner in a large NHS practice.
She holds a CMI qualification in the Principles of Management and Leadership
Is an experienced Hypnotherapist
Holds a L4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Is a Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation teacher, with a studio and treatment room
She has now relinquished clinical dentistry - instead focussing on her deep interest in emotional and mental health.
As well as healthcare, Jude is familiar with education settings
She has been a governor for over 12 years across two state secondary schools
She has Chaired the Board as well as various sub committees including Staffing and HR
She has led governance in core areas: Equality and inclusion, SEND, Safeguarding and Wellbeing.
She is adept at compliance having experience with both CQC and Ofsted regulations
Jude believes in developing people in tandem with the vision and values of an organisation. Her leadership and management approach has always been inclusive. This unique professional background, is a powerful combination to understand and support individual private clients, employers and employees in wellbeing.
