WILDING MINDS
HOPE MAYHEW
Integrative Coach | Facilitator | Mental Health Practitioner
MSc MAPPC | EMCC Accredited Coach at Practitioner Level
What is Coaching?
My Coaching Approach
Group & Nature Based Coaching
FAQs and Price Plan
ALREADY READY FOR COACHING?
I currently have some capacity for new coaching clients.
Below, you can find out a bit more about my coaching approach and pricing scale...
If you're happy to explore next steps and the opportunity of working together, please get in touch to book an initial FREE 30 minute call.
What is coaching?
Coaching involves a series of supportive conversations which centre around a process of exploration, learning, and change (for everyone involved!).
The intention of coaching is to assist you, the client, in moving from where you are now, to where you want to be, and empowering you to be the driver on that road trip.
Sometimes people come to coaching knowing what they want and where they want to be - and our time together is spent working on how to get there.
Other times, people don't know what they want, they just feel like something could change - and they come to coaching to start that process.
Coaching can be done on a 1:1 basis, or with groups.
For info about my coaching approach - please click here.
For info about my pricing scale and cost of sessions - please see below for FAQS
*Please note: I currently only see coaching clients on Thursday, Friday & Saturday (morning)
You might be interested in coaching if...
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You want to explore and make changes in certain aspects of your life
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You are seeking clarity around something
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You are looking to find ways to support your health and wellbeing
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You have a project you want to start, or a goal to achieve
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You have or are about to experience a life change and would like to work out your next steps.
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You are feeling stuck at a life cross-roads and would like to navigate your way forwards
My coaching approach
As a practitioner, I believe in using a person-centred approach, which means you (the client), your needs, experiences and values are at the centre of all the work and progress we make. In our conversations, the overall direction and focus for each session is set by you, and all that you are wanting to create or discover. Together, we will explore out how best you learn, so we can make our approach within each session engaging and tailored to you.
By using a person-centred approach, coaching can empower individuals to better understand and trust themselves, so that they can navigate life with a little more kindness and confidence.
My role, as coach, is to provide a warm, encouraging and accepting space for you to explore what changes you want to make. I adopt a gentle questioning and explorative approach to sessions - weaving in opportunity for creativity, curiosity, compassion and play to support you in finding your own answers. This process has the potential to be all sorts of things - but in my experience, there is plenty of opportunity for us to weave in some real nourishment and enjoyment along the way.
My hope is that coaching sessions can be a place to explore and embrace all you are becoming..
GROUP COACHING
Group coaching can be a really beneficial learning process for a group of individuals with a shared experience or intention in which to centre the coaching process around. For example, a coaching group for individuals who want to focus on ways to promote their wellbeing over the winter months, or a coaching group for freelance creatives who want to work towards building their individual businesses.
The strength of group coaching is the breadth of learning that can take place. Using the collective hive mind there is plenty of opportunity to gain deeper insight into your own experiences through the exchange of other people's thoughts, stories and ideas. The supportive space created in a group coaching environment can be a powerful tool for change, where you can get a sense of feeling supported by a group of people, whilst all working towards your own individual goals.
Groups are small with usually 4-7 people per group.
NATURE-BASED COACHING
Coaching sessions can be taken outdoors to harness the power of nature to support learning.
Benefits of nature-based coaching can include:
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Greater clarity and creativity - being outside can 'free up' thoughts and offer new ways of thinking
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Lessons from nature - seeing parallels with what occurs in the natural world and our own experience
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Feelings of acceptance - opportunity for compassion through seeing ourselves as part of nature
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Feeling connected with our body - the opportunity to move during sessions and explore the senses can help some individuals safely engage with our felt experience of the body.
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Promotion of health and wellbeing - time outside (and away from screens!) means we can reap the health and wellbeing benefits of being within and connected to the natural world.
Finding someone to work with, who feels right for you, is a key part of the process...
This is why before we start, I offer a free 30 minute consultation call so we can meet, talk through expectations, and get a feel of whether we'd like to work together. Then we can go from there...
If you are interested in an initial chat...
FAQs
Q.How much does a coaching session cost?
For 1:1 coaching - I offer a 3-scaled pricing system to try and go some of the way to reducing money as a barrier to investing in coaching, and improve access to individual support:
My Pricing Scale:
Pricing of sessions will be discussed and agreed in the initial consultation.
A) Full price: 60 minutes at £80.
If you are financially comfortable, with no real recurring worries about monetary matters, have savings, or can afford to treat yourself to holidays etc. - I would ask that you pay the full price. This ensures that I am being paid for the work that I do, while also sustaining those who may only be able to access the services at the lower end of the scale.
B) 25% discount:. 60 minutes at £60.
If you have a steady income and/or some personal savings, may need to be responsible about your spending - but with care are able to plan ahead, and budget or save for new purchases, trips or holidays etc. I would ask that you pay this reduced price. Investing in coaching at this price may effect your non-essential spending in the short term, but would not be a problem for you in the long term.
C) 50% discount: 60 minutes at £40.
If you are able to meet your basic needs, but you frequently stress about finances, and have to think about meeting them in the most affordable ways, you may have small and varying amounts of expendable income each month (e.g. in which to buy a coffee, go to the cinema/gig) - in which case, this may be the category you would fall into. In these circumstances, this fee would still be seen as a significant investment - but one you would be able and willing to make with careful budgeting, and importantly would not jeopardise your present or future health and security*.
(For further guidance - Green Bottle Sliding Scale developed by Alexis J Cunninfolk may be a helpful model and graphic to better understand what pricing suits you and your situation - whilst honouring my time, experience and energy).
For group coaching - cost is dependent on several factors - please enquire separately for a tailored quote by sharing an idea of what you have in mind (e.g number of people, sessions and frequency).
Please note, I am continually reviewing the affordability of sessions - so my fee may change.
Q. How many coaching sessions will I need?
For 1:1 coaching - Following the initial free 30 minute consultation, I usually offer a block of 3 sessions. After each 3 session block we will review our progress and option to extend. The total time of sessions together can be adapted depending on the end destination/goal/topic we are working towards - and is something that will be discussed in the initial session.
For group coaching - I usually offer a block of 6 initial sessions. However, this can be adjusted and reviewed depending on the group and topic.
Q. How is coaching different to psychotherapy or counselling?
There are a few key differences, but these are potentially the main two:
1. Coaching is very present-future oriented - rather than focusing on what has happened in the past. It tends to focus on what is going on for you now with the intention of working out where you want to be, and how you might get there. For a metaphorical explanation of this please see this kitchen conversation on the differences between therapy, counselling and coaching.
2. Difference in 'remit' around supporting particular experiences of emotional wellbeing - Although coaching is great for supporting people to improve their sense of wellbeing, and exploring what makes life worth living; there are particular topics and experiences, such as delving into highly challenging past experiences or trauma, or current experiences of significant emotional distress, that better sit within the realms of psychotherapy or counselling. This is due to the specific training undertaken by these professionals - which are specifically focused on how to best support individuals navigating these experiences.
If you are unsure whether coaching is for you, or whether you are looking more for a psychotherapist or counsellor - please don't hesitate to get in touch (I know it can feel a bit confusing!). Very happy to talk this through in a free 'no strings attached' 30 minute consultation. I can always offer some suggestions on where to find other supportive professionals.
Q. How do I know if coaching is right for me?
The joy of person-centred coaching is that it's catered to you, your unique interests, needs and strengths. Therefore, the coaching topic is chosen by you and the learning process can be tailored to you. But of course, is anything ever for everyone? If you are not sure whether coaching is for you, but you are curious to find out - please get in touch to book an initial free consultation and we can talk through what you're looking for, and discuss any questions, comments, concerns!
Crucially, you need to find the right person to work with! I would always recommend finding at least a couple of coaches to chat to first before you dive in. Many coaches will do an initial introductory call for free (or at low cost).
Q. Can I get coaching through my Access to Work scheme grant?
If you are in the UK, and live with a health condition or disability, you may be eligible for the Access to Work scheme - which is aimed at supporting individuals to start and/or stay in work, or start their own business.
Depending on your circumstances, it is possible your Access to Work grant could help you pay for practical support such as job or career coaching. If this sounds like it might be something you could be eligible for, and benefit from - please visit https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work to find out more about the Access to Work scheme.
I really welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are looking for support navigating work and health.
Please get in touch if you are looking to get job coaching support with your Access to Work grant.
I will happily offer a quote for your Access to Work application.
For other helpful information about Access to Work:
Disability Rights UK