About Christina
Here's a little of my story, I look forward to hearing yours...
I’ve always needed time and space to reflect, to delve deep into creative projects. My fascination with philosophy and psychology stretches back as far as I can remember, which is why I love my work as a coach – it’s a natural fit for the way my mind works.
My previous career as a strategic marketer was also built on understanding goals, values, and human behaviour. That laid a lot of the groundwork for my development as a coach.
But over time, I found myself wanting to go deeper with people and feeling a bit done with the pace and pressure of the marketing world. I’d been facilitating groups around creativity and personal development alongside my marketing work for several years, and that was what truly lit me up and lead me towards re-training as a coach.
I delved into my studies, including completing a year of training in transpersonal psychotherapy along the way. Coaching brought so much scope for creativity and self-expression, allowing me to draw on my experience running retreats, developing personal development workshops, and supporting individuals through meditation and embodiment practices.
At the same time, it gave me the chance to blend these insights with my professional background, working with organisations and business owners on leadership, strategy, and personal development.
Letting go of old ways of working and the unrealistic expectations I had for myself wasn't straightforward, but it was accompanied by a joyful reclamation of my self-esteem and confidence.
As I adjusted my approach to work and day-to-day life, there was more and more room for self-compassion, curiosity and fun. With a clearer sense of self, and new strategies for navigating daily life and work, I saw my role as a coach in a new light.
New ways of working with clients started to emerge, and I immersed myself in studies around neurodiversity, neuroscience, and high sensitivity. Before becoming a coach, I’d already completed counselling skills training and mental health first aid, laying a foundation for the depth of support I wanted to offer.
Following my accreditation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, I tailored my post-graduate certificate with the University of Chester to focus on neurodiversity. To continue my professional development, I completed CPD studies in neurodiversity coaching, mental health coaching, and trauma-informed approaches. I’m committed to my ongoing development, receiving ongoing coaching and supervision.
This specialisation crystallised everything I’d learned from my previous experiences, allowing me to work more intentionally with people I feel a strong affinity with. It also broadened my organisational work, allowing me to incorporate neurodiversity awareness training alongside my existing work on coaching skills, communication training and team-building.
I’ve worked with an amazing range of clients in my coaching practice, and sometimes it’s the contrast between myself and the client that sparks the most powerful insights. But I find it especially fulfilling to support those who lean towards high sensitivity and introversion or identify as neurodivergent.
In these sessions, I bring my full understanding and experience to the table, creating a space where clients feel truly seen and supported. There’s something deeply rewarding about helping people uncover strengths they didn’t realise they had and navigate challenges in ways that feel aligned and sustainable.
Some things to know about me...
- I love dancing, making art, and jumping in the sea whenever I can. You’ll often find me cooking up a storm for friends and family or heading out for a long walk.
- Creativity is a big part of my life, and before becoming a coach, I ran creativity retreats where we used collage and painting as tools for self-discovery.
- I live in Bristol, though I’m originally from Ireland and try to get back there a couple of times a year to catch up with family.
- For better or worse I deep dive into the things that fascinate me... Whilst that's meant plenty of late nights and some hefty student debts, it also lead to studying dream work, meditation, and psychology with some amazing teachers around the world.
- I’m not exactly the formal corporate type, but I love working with teams, whether they’re managers, leadership teams or employees just starting out in their careers.
