Recovery Coaching with Cathy
I trained as a professional Coach at Sheffield Hallam University under the ethical code of the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC). In 2020 I became unwell with Long Covid and when I felt I was mostly recovered from it (over 2.5 years) I decided that I wanted to help others on their recovery journey with some of the Coaching and therapeutic skills that helped me. It has now been 4.5 years and I currently work 1:1 with Long Covid (and realted illness) clients. I see a maximum of 8 clients at any one time alongside my other coaching work.
Regarding my own recovery I documented much of it on Instagram under the username is @mycorona21. I post a lot less now as I am pretty much back to my old self and work full time and basically don't have time :-) but I am always thinking about what else I can post on there to help others. You can also read my blog here.
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I currently run the REBOOT coaching package for individuals on a recovery journey. If you're looking for a one-off check in session or something different please get in touch.
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How can coaching help your recovery?
Topics we might cover:
Reconnecting with your 'old-self'
Work out what might be limiting or stalling your recovery
Symptom management & pacing
Dealing with trauma and PTSD
The 'cycle of fear' relating to symptoms / reinfection / illness
Understanding your body's signals
Seeing and planning for a brighter future
Getting back to exercise
Connecting with someone who can personally empathise
Managing the expectations of others
Navigating the emotional side of work
Exploring why you might have developed Long Covid
Ways to calm the nervous system
Exploring the mind-body connection
Managing stress
Strategies to cope with uncertainty
Finding joy in difficult times
Parenting with Long Covid
Parenting a child with Long Covid
What to expect
The first step is a short chemistry call to see if we think we can work together. Following that most clients will book a block of 3, 6 or 9 sessions.
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For Long Covid coaching I charge on a 'donate what you can' on a sliding scale. Please contact me to discuss your individual situation.
Lucy, Cornwall
"Cathy is an amazing Coach, she has massively helped me to view my journey in a more positive way and has enabled me to understand the mind and body connection much better. She is super easy to talk to and makes you feel very comfortable during your sessions and allows them to be tailored to what you would like to work through. I would highly recommend!"
Liz, U.K.
"Open, warm, kind, understanding, honest, encouraging, practical and inspiring. Cathy met me where i was at whilst encouraging me to step into further recovery and growth."
Hannah, U.K.
"One of the best things about Coaching with Cathy is that she completely understands the impact Long Covid has had on my life, my work, my children, my partner - none of the health providers I have been 'helped' by get it - but she does.