There has never been a more important time to understand ourselves
We’re living in a world that asks a great deal of us.
Many people are juggling work, family, caring responsibilities and the constant pressure to keep going. At the same time, healthcare services are under increasing pressure, making it harder to find support before problems become crises.
I believe this makes one thing more important than ever: learning how to become an active participant in your own wellbeing.
Not because we can prevent every illness or control everything that happens to us. But because understanding ourselves gives us more choices, more resilience and a greater ability to care for ourselves over the long term.
I believe our life experiences shape us
Our experiences influence the way we think, the way we relate to others and the way we respond to life’s challenges.
They also leave their mark in our bodies.
Sometimes that shows up as tension, pain or fatigue.
Sometimes it appears as anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or feeling stuck.
Rather than seeing these as separate problems, I see them as different parts of the same picture.
I help you see the bigger picture
Whether we begin with coaching or bodywork, we’re really exploring the same question:
What has contributed to where you are today, and what will help you move forward?
Together we begin to notice the connections between your body, your thoughts, your habits, your relationships and the experiences that have shaped you.
As those connections become clearer, people often discover something that feels incredibly empowering.
We begin to understand themselves.
And from that understanding comes choice.
Coaching and bodywork are two ways into the same conversation
Some people arrive because their body is asking for attention.
Others arrive because their life is.
My role is to meet you wherever you are.
Sometimes that means working through conversation.
Sometimes through the body.
Often it’s a combination of both.
The aim is not just to solve today’s problem, but to help you build the understanding and confidence to navigate whatever comes next.
What it's like to work with me
Everything I do is guided by a few simple principles:
Gentle rather than forceful
Working with the body’s own intelligence rather than trying to override it
Curious rather than prescriptive
Your experience, insight and feedback are an important part of the process.
Whole-person focused
Looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the wider picture.
Practical and grounded
Supporting meaningful changes that make everyday life easier, calmer and more comfortable.
Building resilience
Helping you become more connected to your own body, rather than dependent on someone else’s expertise.
Training and background
Kinesiology
I first qualified in Touch for Health Kinesiology in 2012 and was awarded Proficiency in 2014. There are many varieties of kinesiology, but they all involve testing muscles to obtain feedback from the body about where it is holding stress.
I am fully DBS checked and a member of the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists).
Professional Coaching
In 2025 I completed Professional Coaching Training with Coaching Development. Coaching recognises that people often have a sense of what is right for them, but feel overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.
Alongside the body-based work, coaching can help you identify what's blocking your progress and take steps that feel realistic and aligned with who you are.
Energetic Cellular Healing
I am trained in Energetic Cellular Healing (2015-16 with Tjitze de Jong). This work acknowledges that we can unconsciously carry the effects of past experiences and emotions.
Gently working with these deeper patterns can help the body let go of what it no longer needs to hold, allowing a greater sense of ease and balance to emerge.
Education & pastoral care experience
I began life as a teacher of English in secondary schools. Very early, I became curious about the different ways people learn, and the impact external factors such as emotional wellbeing have on learning. This continues to shape my understanding of how people develop, adapt and change.
Ongoing learning
I regularly undertake accredited training (including with NICABM) and undertake my own research into trauma, anxiety and nervous system regulation. I attend regular supervision and participate in peer support activities that promote shared learning
Neurodiversity and hypersensitivity
I have a lifelong interest in adapting support to embrace different ways of thinking, processing and relating. Currently I am completing Neurodiversity Coach Certification.
I also bring lived experience of neurodiversity and hyper-sensitivity within my own family.
What my clients say about working with me
This was the most practical coaching session I’ve had. Absolutely ideal for someone like me with loads of ideas and a mind racing at a hundred miles an hour. I’ve come away with a practical action plan for the next few weeks. Hilary is very thought-provoking, hugely knowledgeable and very inspiring.
My body relaxed more deeply than it has in a long time and I could feel myself letting go of long-held tension. I left feeling calmer, looser, and more at ease. I would happily recommend Hilary to anyone struggling with persistent pain, tension, or stress.
I felt safe enough to explore things I don’t often put into words. I came away with new perspectives on how my body responds to stress and the world around me. I’d recommend her to anyone who feels highly sensitive, easily overwhelmed, or curious about understanding themselves more deeply.
