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A calm place to find your footing

At Coaching Gems, we offer supportive, coaching conversations that help you make sense of your thoughts, experiences, and the challenges life brings.

Whether you’re living with persistent pain, feeling overwhelmed, or simply seeking clarity, these conversations create space for reflection, grounding, and gentle forward movement.

Our approach is steady, compassionate, and shaped by a lifelong love of horses - a presence that brings calm, patience, and understanding to every session.

Coaching Gems is here for anyone who wants to explore their path with more ease, confidence, and connection.

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Coaching Gems - Coaching Conversations

Mom & Daughter

Parent-talk Support

It can be so difficult to be a good parent when faced with so many of the economic challenges today. But, to be a parent who is having to cope with long term health conditions, disabilities or persistent pain, it can feel like the sky is crashing down, and there is no blue sky on the horizon.

We offer a safe space to talk, to vent, or moan or just share how you are feeling, no judgement, no pressure - just genuine care and understanding.

Guidance and strategies for parents dealing with long-term pain, the difficulties of parenthood, or just life's inexplicable twists and turns, all the while helping you to maintain patience, positivity, and connection with your children.

With your permission we can also have a coaching conversation with your teenager, unravelling tricky situations from both sides. Building life goals and motivation.

We can also help with the fear and pain of the 'Empty Nest'. Working with you to take steps towards a life that suits you.

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Teen Resilience Coaching*

*Parental consent required

We know that the teenage years can be very demanding for everyone - a time of identity, pressure, friendships, school expectations, and constant change. It can affect everything: confidence, mood, motivation, social life, and even how they see themselves.

As a parent, it can be incredibly hard to watch your child struggle and not always know how to help. These sessions offer a supportive space where your teenager can talk openly, learn practical tools, and build resilience in a way that feels safe and age‑appropriate.

The session may explore emotional regulation, stress management, pacing, communication skills, and gentle goal‑setting; always tailored to their personality, their energy, and their lived experiences.

The aim is to help your teen feel more capable and understood, while also giving you peace of mind that they have a calm, consistent place to learn how to navigate life. You’re not expected to carry this alone; we work as a team to support your young person’s wellbeing and confidence.

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Stress Relief and Mindfulness Techniques

Find your inner calmness.

Yes, it is there . . . perhaps deeply covered by today's emotions, but with guided conversations we can work together to move your perspective towards a more grounded approach to everyday life.


Learn practical mindfulness and stress reduction methods to improve emotional wellbeing and pain management allowing you to start to focus on where you want to go, what you want achieve.

Whether better life at home, or going back to work after injury or illness, our conversations offer you a calm supportive space to move forward at your own pace.

My Friend The Sun

Goal Setting and Motivation for Pain Management

Support to set realistic goals and maintain motivation on your journey to improved quality of life despite persistent pain. Putting you in the centre of your world again.

You decide.
We work together.

A space that honours your pace, your lived experience, and the wisdom your body carries. Together, we explore what truly matters to you — not forcing change, but nurturing it gently. Your goals become grounded, meaningful, and shaped around your values, energy, and daily realities.

We break big hopes into small, compassionate steps, celebrating progress in all its forms. Motivation becomes something sustainable rather than something you have to chase.

You lead the way; I walk beside you, helping you stay connected to what feels possible, supportive, and aligned with your values and your life.

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Persistent Pain

Are you like me, do you intensely dislike the term 'chronic pain'?
Chronic makes me think of something that needs oiling, well maybe my joints do, but here at Coaching Gems I prefer to use the term 'persistent pain'.
Pain sucks - it is a real thing that drags us down.

It is not all in your mind.

You will be believed, listened to, and understood.

A personal approach to working through your life challenges and what you want as goals. Our coaching conversations can help to cope with pain fostering resilience and hope.

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Equestrian Empowerment Coaching

Specialised coaching for horse riders to overcome mental barriers and enhance confidence and performance despite persistent pain.

We know the pain of perfection.

We know the transfer of power, the calmness and sereneness of a nudge on the shoulder by our equine friend.

Coaching conversations that listen to you, with no judgment, no agenda, just a way to help you strive to where you want to be.

Empower your mind, conquering pain, and ride towards freedom.

Invest In Yourself. You Are Worth The Time.

Start your journey today!

Reviews

"It's hard to find words to express my gratitude. I needed someone to listen, to understand, to tell me it was okay to feel how I felt. We shared a few good laughs and I feel like I can sleep peacefully tonight. Thank you. Just...thank you. "

Anonymous

"Coaching Gems has completely transformed my outlook on managing chronic pain. Their coaching is insightful and truly empowering, especially tailored for horse riders like me."

T, USA

"Great! She understands what one is going through. They were genuine and laid back. They helped so much and I had such a nice time chatting to them, distracted me from my problem and I felt so much better after talking to them"

A, UK

"Gem is an excellent listener and provides helpful and gentle questions and reflections to help one explore their challenges. She's easy to talk to and I felt I could trust her really quickly."

E, UK
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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Parents often juggle multiple responsibilities which can be challenging when managing chronic pain. Our coaching helps parents develop effective coping mechanisms, maintain a positive mindset, and improve their overall well-being to better support themselves and their families.

The number of sessions varies based on individual needs and goals. Generally, clients begin to notice positive changes within 3 to 6 sessions. We work together to create a personalized coaching plan that suits your unique situation.

Yes, mindset coaching is very effective for teenagers. It helps them understand their pain, manage emotional responses, build resilience, and develop healthy habits that support their physical and mental health during these formative years.

Yes, confidentiality is a top priority at Coaching Gems. All sessions are conducted in a safe and private environment, and your personal information and coaching discussions are kept strictly confidential.

With over 8 years of experience specializing in mindset coaching for persistent pain, we have worked with a wide range of clients including horse riders, parents, and teenagers. We tailor our approach to meet your specific needs and conditions.

You can easily book a session through our website by filling out the contact form, then we will be in contact shortly. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.

Sessions are held online through Zoom, giving you a calm and private space to talk from the comfort of your own home. You don’t need to download anything in advance — once you book, you’ll receive a link that opens the session automatically on your device. If you already use Zoom, it will open in your usual app; if not, it will open in your browser with no setup required. All you need is a quiet space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone. I’ll guide you through anything technical so you can simply arrive, settle, and focus on the conversation.

Coaching is a complementary approach and is not a substitute for medical treatment. We encourage clients to continue their medical care while using coaching to enhance their mental resilience and improve their overall pain management.

No special equipment is needed. Coaching sessions can be conducted in person or online, using a phone or computer. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to engage in the process.

Our fees vary depending on the type and length of the session. Please visit the pricing page on our website or contact us directly for detailed information about session costs and available packages.

Mindset coaching focuses on changing your thought patterns and attitudes to improve your emotional well-being and resilience. For those with persistent long-term pain, this approach helps manage pain perception, reduce stress, and enhance coping strategies, leading to a better quality of life.

During a session, we will explore your current mindset, pain experiences, and challenges. We use proven coaching techniques to identify limiting beliefs, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to shift your mindset towards positivity and resilience.

At Coaching Gems, we understand the unique physical and emotional challenges horse riders face. We tailor mindset coaching techniques to support riders in overcoming pain, improving focus, and building confidence to enhance their riding experience and performance.

Confidentiality & Safety

All sessions are confidential. This means that what you share stays between us, whether you are an adult or a young person, and you are free to speak openly without judgement. The only time confidentiality may need to be broken is if there is a clear and immediate risk of serious harm to you or someone else, or if a safeguarding concern or serious crime is disclosed. In these situations, I have a legal and ethical duty to act to ensure safety, which may include contacting a parent or guardian (for under‑18s), emergency services, or the appropriate safeguarding team.

Everyday emotions, frustrations, personal challenges, and the normal ups and downs of life remain private. My role is to offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, develop practical tools, and move forward at your own pace, while following UK professional and safeguarding guidelines.