How does Mariposa Coaching work?

I am a cognitive behavioural and solution focused coach. I use a forward focused developmental approach in private and work settings to enhance performance, development and wellbeing. I work with individuals and groups to enable them to maximise their potential and make progress towards personal and professional goals. The main belief in coaching is in the potential of the individual being coached to develop their own solutions. It assists the individual to build on their own strengths and have time and space to think and reflect on behaviour to become more adaptable and resilient. It is a process that is creative, and sometimes challenging, to help you to maximise your personal and professional potential.

What is my focus?

My focus includes stress management and healthy relationships (including intimate relationships), and developing skills such as assertiveness/managing conflict. I am interested in private coaching, business coaching and coaching in schools. I use cognitive behavioural, person centred, solution focused, self efficacy theory, stages of change, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and positive psychology approaches. I am particularly skilled in working within coachees/teams/groups with complex issues and overcoming barriers to change.

How will my coaching benefit you?

Common benefits from my coaching include: improved performance, motivation, resilience and resourcefulness, organisational effectiveness, time management, improved personal and work relationships, enhanced ability to manage emotions and increased ability to relate to and influence others. Research demonstrates that coaching can be particularly beneficial at a time of change.

My practice is evidence based

My practice uses evidence based psychological approaches to reflect best practice in learning, development and performance with a strong ethical focus. I draw on 15 years experience of using cognitive behavioural and solution focused coaching in a collaborative manner to facilitate positive change for long term progress and wellbeing in a major public sector organisation, trained by the Ministry of Justice in the delivery of ten CBT based motivational change programmes. I have certification in Stress Management from The Centre for Coaching, London, accredited by Middlesex University and approved by The British Psychological Society. I undertake CPD with The Centre for Coaching London in Performance Coaching and Problem Focused Counselling, Coaching and Training, ILM approved. Degree & PTLLS qualified I am an Associate member of the AC, adhere to their code of ethics and good practice and fully insured. I am an affiliate of the International Society of Coaching Psychology and a Coaching at Work List member.

Why this work is important to me

My background is working in what used to be the probation service prior to it being privatised, now it is run by ‘Working Links’, and I continue to work there part time assisting those within the criminal justice system with often complex and a diverse range of needs. Over the years I have delivered CBT based programmes and staff training including probation officers and magistrates. I set up my own private practice, Mariposa Coaching, last year when I was receiving requests from friends to assist with issues that they were going through and I wanted to take my coaching to a wider audience. My partner also became very ill with a chronic disease through stress in a high powered job and this made the reason for my coaching work even more important. I have spent most of my working life addressing relationship issues and emotional management, including stress. I currently work with up to 30 clients a week delivering healthy relationships programmes for those who have found it difficult to sustain relationships that are positive or at some point feel that they need to manage their emotions and develop their skills in relating to others. I am very interested in stress management as stress and conflict are inextricably tied to interpersonal conflict as are health and wellness. If we manage our stress levels our ability to engage in conflict in a healthy manner and build positive relationships is increased and resilience is also improved. My clients have included those from a variety of backgrounds including engineers, managers/directors, therapists, teachers, full time mums, those returning to work and also those who are going through the criminal justice system. I am also a tribal fusion performance artist and also work in the area of stress/anxiety management for performance/presentations.

The type of coaching I offer

In addition to my 1:1 coaching I run workshops in reducing the stress in your life; making the most of your time and assertiveness in Bath, Bristol and North Somerset in relaxing complimentary health therapy centres and provide businesses with talks in these areas. I am also planning to write positive relationships workshops and workshops in the other areas in which I have been working over the years with individuals. I can also offer these as 1:1 coaching sessions.

How to contact me

My email is [email protected], I offer an initial discussion over the phone and then hour sessions via skype or in person. There is no obligation to be tied in for a number of sessions and I never wish anyone to not be able to use my services due to finances so do give me a call on 07811 740580 to find out more or have a chat about how my coaching could be beneficial for you.

How my clients have benefited

‘I have struggled with anger and stress and the way I deal with conflict my whole life. I tried everything! Hypnotherapy, CBT, counselling but Sarah has taught me how to cope and deal with conflict. I thought I would never get to this point! I feel confident in and out of work. My relationships have improved. I now can be positively assertive. I feel confident that whatever happens I will be alright and will cope.’ Lou from Bristol

‘Informative, empowering and motivational topics shared in a safe, warm environment with an experienced and knowledgable coach, Sarah. For me, I came away feeling more ready to address the issues discussed and explored during the workshop and have started to putting some aspects into action to achieve my goals. Thank you. Would thoroughly recommend a workshop with Sarah.’ K Smith, Yeovil

Further testimonials about my service are available on www.mariposacoaching.co.uk.

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