I am a wellbeing and holistic coach, life coach, NLP practitioner and mentor. And a certified Mental Health First Aider with MHFA England. I support individuals through major life transitions, burnout, and periods of deep personal change, offering grounded, compassionate support that prioritises emotional safety and wellbeing.
Before stepping into this work, I spent 18 years as a flight attendant in a highly demanding, multicultural environment. Living across time zones, managing constant pressure, and always needing to “hold it together” gave me first-hand insight into chronic fatigue, emotional burnout, and the quiet discomfort of staying in a life that no longer aligns with who you are becoming. I know what it feels like to remain in a comfort zone that has stopped serving you and how daunting it can be to imagine something different.
I became a coach because I genuinely love people and feel deeply fulfilled when supporting those who are ready for change but need guidance, reassurance, and encouragement to take their next step forward. I am especially drawn to working with individuals who feel stuck, burned out, or afraid of leaving familiar patterns behind even when those patterns no longer reflect their values, needs, or aspirations.
I Believe
The coaching relationship is one of equals. My role is to walk alongside you, creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can reconnect with your own inner wisdom. I trust that you are the expert in your life, and through thoughtful questioning, deep presence, NLP-based techniques, and reflective feedback, I support you in gaining clarity, building self-trust, and creating change that feels authentic and sustainable.
My Approach
Is intuitive, holistic, and grounded in wellbeing. With a background in yoga and meditation, I integrate somatic and mindfulness-based practices when appropriate, alongside evidence-based strengths work and NLP coaching. As a Mental Health First Aider, I also bring an informed awareness of mental health, boundaries, and ethical support - ensuring that you feel held, respected, and safe throughout our work together.
Guided by
Integrity, empowerment, compassion, curiosity, challenge, and non-judgment. My intention is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and supported as you reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Testimonials
Client Success Stories
Timea Thompson - Dec, 2025: I can confirm that the number of coaching sessions is correct. Vanessa coached me since May and during these 7 months she has helped …
me with many areas of my life. Vanessa has created a calm and comfortable environment, I felt at ease and empowered to be myself. She helped me to calm down and settle into the sessions even when I came running from a meeting and my brain was not focussed. Due to my ADHD I tend to talk a lot and often digress from the subject. Vanessa’s patience and gentle ways to bring me back to focus on the subject has been very helpful and most certainly contributed to the success of our sessions. When I doubted whether I made the right decision to pivot and start a new profession and whether I can succeed, Vanessa listened to my back-and-forth reasoning. I felt heard and understood. Her insightful questions helped me to remember my motivation and prioritise my actions step by step so I can be successful in my transition. Between sessions I made sure I was completing my actions, not only for myself but also that I can share and celebrate my successes with Vanessa. One of my main goals has always been to work on my very unhealthy eating habits. Vanessa’s questions helped me to remember previous successful solutions, and with her help I came up with a few steps action plan to get back on track even if I momentarily fall back to old habits. I am very grateful to Vanessa for her help during these coaching sessions. I can see the major progress I have made in my life due to these sessions. Thank you very much Vanessa!”
Simon Larsson - Dec, 2025: I've had the great opportunity to be coached by Vanessa during the 3 coaching sessions stated. I hereby confirm the number of …
coaching sessions that have taken place. The coaching has has a lot of great impacts on my thoughts, feelings and overall life. Vanessa has been such a professional, making me feel very comfortable being able to talk about anything. That has led me to identifying goals I wasn't really aware of before, and also establishing them in a clear way to what I want to achieve. I think Vanessa has a great feeling for knowing when I talk for long times for my own reflection, but also knowing when I talk in circles and being able to make me reflect on what's important. In that way, I've reached some interesting insights for knowing myself in my strengths and opportunities going forward. I believe Vanessa is great at feeling people, as I feel she adapted to my way of being. This is a really important attribute, letting me feel free and expressing myself as I feel for. She also had me check for my level of effort for the coming week, also making the week clear of goals going forward, as well as recapping the past week of my progression. Overall, I would surely recommend Vanessa as she's been a great coach for me. A wonderful coach, and an even better human-being. Grateful!”
Linda Ozarska - Nov, 2025: Dear Vanessa, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your coaching. You consistently showed a positive and professional presence, which …
created a supportive environment from the very start. You helped establish a clear, client-driven goal and ensured that our work stayed aligned with what mattered most to me. Your ability to listen actively and ask thoughtful, open-ended questions encouraged deeper reflection and helped me uncover insights I might not have reached on my own. I also valued how you highlighted my strengths throughout the process, empowering me to build on what I already do well. You maintained a nonjudgmental space that made it easy to be open and honest. At the same time, you kept me focused and committed to the actions we identified, which made the coaching both purposeful and productive. Thank you for your guidance, support, and professionalism. Your coaching has made a meaningful difference.”
Prakash Gurung - Aug, 2025: I had the pleasure of completing three coaching sessions with Vanessa, and they were both enjoyable and …
deeply impactful. Through these sessions, I was able to achieve several personal growth goals, including improving my coaching skills and tackling some daunting tasks that were key to progressing toward my certification as a coach. Vanessa’s skilful questioning and empathetic reflections made me feel truly heard and validated, helping me turn my thoughts into clear, actionable plans that led to meaningful achievements. Her reflective and charismatic coaching style inspired me to think more deeply and challenge my own perspectives. I am truly grateful for her passion, guidance, and unwavering support throughout this journey. Thank you, Vanessa.
Russell Rudlow - Oct, 2025: Working with Vanessa has been very rewarding. She consistently provides a structured, safe environment where I …
feel like I can talk about anything without judgement. Our sessions have given my many more opportunities to reflect on what I want and how to get there, and I have taken far more action towards my goals between sessions than I would have done otherwise.
Rochelle Czubala - Sep, 2025: I had a few goals I worked through with Vanessa around getting started on a few projects that needed to get done but …
was putting off. Vanessa allowed me to explore lots of options on how to get started and breakdown the goal, which made it starting on projects such as writing a paper for work more manageable. She created a space that was non-judgemental and allowed me to achieve small steps in the overall goal, which kept me motivated through our sessions. Thanks, Vanessa for your care and patience in getting me to accomplish my goals.
Services
Your Path Forward
Whether you're experiencing burnout, facing a major life transition, or seeking deeper alignment with your authentic self, I offer personalized coaching packages designed to support sustainable, meaningful change.
Foundation Package
6 sessions over 3-6 months
Life coaching focused on clarifying your values, building self-trust, and creating actionable steps toward the life you envision. Each session provides deep presence, thoughtful questioning, and reflective feedback.
Life Coaching & Mentoring
6 sessions over 3-6 months
Comprehensive support combining life coaching with ongoing mentoring. Drawing from my 18 years navigating demanding environments, I offer both guidance and lived wisdom for sustainable transformation.
Continued Growth
2 sessions over 4 weeks
Additional sessions after your initial package to maintain momentum, deepen insights, or navigate new challenges. Flexible support as your journey continues to unfold.
Certifications
Professional Certifications & Training
My practice is informed by comprehensive training across multiple modalities, ensuring you receive knowledgeable, ethical, and holistic support.