Meet Naomi
Certified Coach & TCM Practitioner
Hi,
I'm so pleased you are here! I would love to tell you more about my business and how I can help you.
At the beginning of my working life, I bounded around a few jobs to try figure out my career path. After working in law, health and education, I realised my passion and purpose was about helping others. So I designed my business around that core concept. (I'm a "go make it happen" kind of person!)
In my early 20's I had acupuncture treatment and came away feeling great! After learning of the holistic approach and the deeper philosophies behind the practice, the concepts really resonated with me. I took a leap and left paid work to study at university, undertaking a degree to become an acupuncturist myself. I have been in practice ever since and still love this work very much.
Alongside this, I participated in professional supervision as a means of my own practitioner development and wellbeing. This proved to be such an asset to my business and so valuable for my wellbeing that I decided I also wanted to provide this service to others. (Why not!) So off I went again to study in 2018 and completed my Mentoring and Supervision training. Since qualifying I have been providing group and one to one supervision sessions to those working in the helping professions and also work for professional bodies providing this service.
Noticing how rewarding and helpful supervision is, along the way with my own life challenges, I became interested in coaching, and undertook sessions for myself at pivotal phases in my life. I was blown away by it's effectiveness and how it can penetrate all areas of life. It had such a positive impact. So of course, I decided I would love to do this for people too!
My diploma in coaching has been a great asset and now coaching is a massive part of what I love about my working life. The transitional shifts, non judgemental space and supportive progression this gives is powerful. I truly believe everyone could benefit from coaching!
This is how my business has evolved and I am thankful each day that I can embody my passion for supporting and helping others through these practices. What is really great about my business is the tailored approach I can offer which can involve one or a combination of the services. Scientific coaching techniques alongside well founded Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings can offer a unique insight into the approach we use to work together.
I offer a professional and caring environment and clients often comment that I provide and warm and calm atmosphere in my practice. I love that I can give time to my clients to really listen to their story and provide a holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.
My training involved a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, Supervision and Mentoring CPD and Diploma in Coaching. I am insured, licenced and member of professional bodies:
Association of Acupuncture Clinicians
Acupuncture Regulatory Authority
Mentoring and Supervision Network
When I am not working it is important to me is to make time for what lights me up: time with family and friends, taking on adventures , travelling and generally keeping life fun.
Vision and Mission
Everyone has the right to happiness, inner peace and to go after the life they want. A path each person should feel empowered to create for themselves.
The more we understand and learn about ourselves, the more we can affect the world around us and navigate towards the life we really want. Feeling happier, more balanced, with increased wellbeing and health. How beautiful does that sound!
My vision is that everyone has the opportunity to lay their own path and if I can be part of facilitating that process along the way, that's great!
Mission
One of the big drivers to do this work comes from my motivation to help others but in particular, to support as many women as possible to get their life balance back, reignite their spark and be well. All too often I see women who are burnt out, overstretched by caring for family, holding down a career and navigating transitional phases that come with hormones and womanhood. Often last on the priority list and simultaneously dealing with other expectations - spinning many plates. I include myself in this of course!
This is where I want to help and get women back to their bright, brilliant, thriving selves. Let's connect and get started!
I also love supporting professional development through addressing blocks and issues arising in working life. It is so encouraging to see the positive impact supervision or coaching can have here. When shifts happen in this area of life, it inevitably also benefits the other sectors. That's a win win! Through coaching, mentoring or supervision, we can often impact positively and relatively quickly to get things moving the direction you want.
I enjoy working with all ages and genders and welcome the diversity this brings to my working week. The teenager taking on career options, the 45 year old male reassessing his role and the 60 year old woman redefining her life. My work is enriching and I feel fortunate I can work on my purpose by supporting you with yours.