Awards

Claire Jones award for Fitness and Nutrition Transformation Coach of the Year

Professional Body Memberships

What Makes Me Competent to Do This Work

I bring a unique combination of professional training, personal experience, and real-world results to my mindset coaching work.

I’m an award-winning, qualified and certified coach
I hold certifications in life coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP, personal training, motivational interviewing, and wellness, with specialist training in behaviour change, obesity, diabetes, menopause, and exercise psychology. I’m also a member of several professional bodies including the ACCPH, the Association for Coaching, and the General Hypnotherapy Register, and the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council, so you can trust that I work within safe, ethical, and evidence-based frameworks.

I’m academically grounded
I’m currently nearing completion of a BSc (Hons) Psychology and have received distinction in the sport and exercise psychology module, and I hold a BA (Open) along with Level 5 and 7 qualifications in management and leadership from my NHS career. I continually invest in CPD, clinical supervision, and coach training to stay sharp, relevant, and responsible.

I’ve walked the path myself
From overcoming yo-yo dieting, smoking, and self-doubt to running hundreds of races including 12 marathons, becoming a firefighter age 40 (now retired) and passing my full motorbike test at 51, I know how hard it is to make changes later in life, and what it really takes to succeed. I’ve overcome addiction, emotional eating, fear of public speaking, test anxiety, and physical limits. My lived experience gives me deep empathy and practical tools to help others do the same.

I know where my limits are
I’m not a therapist, dietitian, financial adviser, or motorcycle instructor. I don’t diagnose, treat or train. I focus purely on the mindset, behaviour and habits that help you change your life — and I’ll always refer on when something is outside my scope.

Qualifications 

Achieved to Date:

  • Nutrition Coaching Certificate
  • Financial Coaching Certificate
  • Wellness Coaching Certificate
  • Motivational Interviewing Certificate
  • Level 2 Award in Skilled Helping and Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  • Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Personal Training Awards in Outdoor Fitness, Indoor Cycling and Sports Conditioning
  • Level 4 Personal Training Certificates in Life Coaching and Obesity & Diabetes Management
  • Integrated Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy and NLP Practitioner Diploma
  • Integrated Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy and NLP Mastery Diploma

In progress:

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology. Includes modules in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
  • 3rd Age Woman Menopause Transition Online Certification

Also from my previous career: 

  • BA (Open)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
  • Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership

Continuing Professional Development: 

2 Day Masterclass in Eating Disorders and Obesity
Member of the Paseda360 Coach Club, attending various monthly CPD sessions and peer support events.

Disclaimer 

I am a Fellow Member of the ACCPH, an independent professional body and register for counsellors, coaches, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists. I am also a member of the Association for Coaching and The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, having completed Personal Training Qualifications up to L4 including Life Coaching and Obesity and Diabetes Management. I am also listed on the General Hypnotherapy Register and Life Coaching Directory, having completed qualifications in hypnotherapy as well as life coaching and neuro-linguistic programming. . So you can be assured of a high quality service working within safe and ethical frameworks. I have also retained Chartered Fellow Status with the Chartered Management Institute from my former employment in the NHS, as I still do part time management work, and there is much cross-over in the skills and knowledge required. I can also be found on the Life Coaching Directory. 

I am also a Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, a Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Certified Coach,  have completed Motivational Interviewing training with the founders Miller and Rollnick, and have a L2 Counselling Skills certificate.  Furthermore, I am two thirds of the way through a Psychology Degree and continually strive to improve my knowledge and my coaching practice.

I also undertake regular clinical 1:1 and group supervision to ensure I am continually reflecting and learning.

While I have completed Association for Nutrition (AfN) certified courses I am not a nutritionist or registered dietitian and my services do not include the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. I also offer financial coaching but I am NOT, and nor do I claim to be, a Financial Advisor. Neither am I a Psychologist or a counsellor, or a motorcycling instructor.

All advice given and recommendations made are to support the development and maintenance of a regulated nervous system, positive behavioural habits and a healthy lifestyle, using evidence-based, trusted resources.

I will refer or signpost clients on to other services for any issues as appropriate that are beyond my scope of practice.

All clients with active medical conditions must seek GP approval before working with me.

I regret I am unable to take on clients with uncontrolled or unstable medical conditions including those relating to mental health.