My work is grounded in respect for human dignity, autonomy, and psychological wellbeing. I offer wellbeing-focused coaching designed to support people navigating transitions, sustained pressure, and questions of meaning, balance, and reconnection.
This page outlines the ethical framework and boundaries that guide how I work.
Scope of Practice
I offer wellbeing coaching support, not psychotherapy or clinical treatment.
My work is:
- preventative and non-clinical
- reflective rather than directive
- focused on self-awareness, resilience, creativity, and integration
I do not diagnose mental health conditions, provide clinical assessments, or replace therapy, counselling, or medical care.
Informed Choice & Autonomy
Clients engage in this work by choice and remain responsible for their own decisions, actions, and wellbeing.
My role is to:
- support reflection and insight
- offer structure and perspective
- create space for exploration
I do not tell clients what to do, make decisions on their behalf, or position myself as an authority over their lives.
Mental Health Boundaries & Referrals
While my background includes academic training in psychology, including mental health, clinical and counseling psychology, I am not a licensed therapist.
If a client is experiencing:
- acute psychological distress
- thoughts of self-harm
- significant mental health crises
I encourage seeking support from appropriately qualified mental health professionals or emergency services.
I am open to supporting clients in exploring options and next steps, but I do not manage crises or provide clinical intervention.
Confidentiality
I treat personal information shared within sessions or group spaces with respect and discretion.
Confidentiality is maintained except where:
- there is a serious risk of harm to the client or others
- disclosure is required by law
In group settings, participants are encouraged to respect each other’s privacy, though confidentiality cannot be absolutely guaranteed in shared spaces.
Boundaries & Professional Relationship
I am committed to maintaining clear, respectful professional boundaries.
This includes:
- avoiding dual relationships that could create harm or confusion
- not fostering dependency
- not exploiting power, vulnerability, or trust
The coaching relationship is collaborative, time-bound, and grounded in mutual respect.
Ethical Framework
My practice is informed by:
- person-centered principles
- contemporary wellbeing and coaching ethics
- reflective practice
- academic training in psychology
My work draws on a number of evidence-based psychological approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused frameworks, applied within a non-clinical, reflective context to support awareness, insight, and practical understanding rather than diagnosis or treatment.
It is informed by coaching psychology, which integrates psychological theory, research, and ethical awareness within non-clinical coaching contexts, with an emphasis on reflective practice, client autonomy, and responsibility.
The ethical framework aligns with the principles outlined in the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Conduct, particularly respect, responsibility, integrity, and competence.
I remain committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and ethical awareness.
Questions
If you have questions about how I work, what is appropriate for coaching, or whether this space is right for you, I welcome open conversation before we begin.