Workplace wellbeing workshops and coaching for healthier, more resilient teams
Based in the Newcastle area of north-east England, I provide practical workplace wellbeing workshops, coaching and therapeutic support to help organisations build healthier, more resilient teams. With a background in coaching, therapeutic bodywork and a body-mind approach to wellbeing, I help people understand the patterns that influence how they think, feel, behave and relate at work.
Rather than simply teaching people how to manage stress, I help them recognise what is driving it, and develop the skills and confidence to make meaningful changes before difficulties escalate into burnout, ill health or impaired performance. My approach brings together practical workplace strategies with deeper, lasting personal change.
Integrated coaching and wellbeing solutions for workplaces and organisations
How my approach goes beyond conventional workplace wellbeing and coaching
Rather than just giving people tools to manage stress and stay well, my approach looks at what is driving the unhealthy pattern in the first place. My 14-year background in therapeutic bodywork allows me to help people see where their body and not just their mind is keeping them stuck in patterns of response they'd rather change.
Similarly, whilst acknowledging goals, performance and work habits, my coaching acknowledges how our emotions and nervous system interact. I help people move beyond simply knowing what they should do, to understanding why they struggle to create the change they want to see. And I help them develop the awareness, skills and confidence to get unstuck.
The aim isn't to wait until someone reaches burnout or becomes unwell. It's to help people recognise the early signs and underlying patterns while they still have the capacity to do something about them.
Who is this work for?
I can help good people who have the potential to thrive, but something is getting in the way.
Perhaps you have people who...
are struggling under sustained pressure, with their energy, wellbeing or performance beginning to suffer
hold back in meetings or find it difficult to bring their strengths and ideas to the table
are highly sensitive, neurodivergent or introverted and struggle to thrive in busy working environments
take on too much, struggle with priorities or find it hard to set healthy boundaries
are capable individually but find workplace relationships, collaboration or communication difficult
are questioning their direction or motivation and need space to think through their choices
are managers or leaders who give a great deal to others but are becoming depleted themselves
Why I work this way
For more 15 years I've worked with people whose bodies are carrying the effects of stress, pressure and overwhelm.
By the time these patterns showed up as symptoms in the body, they were often deeply ingrained.
That's why my work now combines coaching, education and body-based approaches.
Rather than waiting until people are burnt out or struggling physically, I help individuals and teams build healthier ways of working, communicating and responding to pressure from the start.
The result isn't simply fewer problems.
It's people who feel calmer, think more clearly, work together more effectively and have more energy to do their best work.
Ways we can work together
Workshops and Programmes
Practical, engaging sessions that help teams understand stress, communication, resilience and sustainable performance
Coaching
One-to-one support for leaders and employees navigating change, difficult decisions, conflict or professional development.
Body-based support
Hands-on treatment and movement-based approaches that help reduce pain, improve wellbeing and support people whose work places physical demands on their bodies.
Specialist partnerships
Tailored collaborations for particular professions and communities. Featuring;
Frequently asked questions
How do you combine coaching and therapeutic support in the workplace?
My approach to workplace wellbeing can be via either therapeutic work or coaching — and sometimes a combination of both.
Coaching provides space to think, make decisions and develop new ways of working, while my therapeutic bodywork can help people understand and shift patterns of physical tension and stress.
Everything is practical, grounded and focused on helping people function and thrive more effectively at work.
Who is this kind of workplace support suitable for?
Coaching and therapeutic bodywork can be valuable for people at many different stages — from employees who are struggling with confidence, workload or working relationships, to highly sensitive or neurodivergent people who find conventional workplace environments challenging.
It can also support managers and leaders who are carrying significant responsibility and need to sustain their own effectiveness without running themselves into the ground.
How is this different from traditional workplace coaching?
My coaching looks at the whole person, not just the problem they bring to a coaching conversation. Thoughts, emotions, behaviour and the body are closely connected, so sometimes the most useful insights are not found through thinking alone.
My approach combines coaching with body-mind awareness and practical tools, helping people recognise patterns and make changes that are sustainable rather than simply learning to cope better.
What happens in an individual coaching/therapeutic session?
Every coaching or therapeutic session is highly tailored to the individual: their needs, circumstances, strengths and the outcomes they want to achieve. Where the work is commissioned by an organisation, we will usually agree some overall objectives together, so there is clear alignment about what the support is intended to achieve.
Within that framework, the individual has the autonomy and confidentiality to explore what is most useful for them. The approach and process are adapted to the person, drawing on coaching, body-mind awareness and therapeutic techniques where appropriate, with the aim of helping them make meaningful and sustainable progress.
Can this be delivered as part of a wider workplace wellbeing programme?
I offer individual coaching and therapeutic bodywork alongside talks and workshops, so support can be tailored to your organisation. This might mean a one-off workshop, a series of sessions for a particular team, individual support for selected employees, or a combination. We can start small and build around what your organisation and people actually need.
Do you offer talks and workshops for workplaces?
Yes. I offer engaging talks and interactive workshops that explore the human factors that influence wellbeing, confidence, relationships and performance at work.
Topics include:
Physical comfort at work: sitting standing and moving to prevent pain and improve mood
People-pleasing: breaking the habit of putting everyone else’s needs first
Perfectionism: moving beyond impossible standards and fear of getting things wrong
Working with high sensitivity: understanding and managing sensitivity in busy working environments
Presence and authority: finding your voice and being heard with confidence
Anxiety at work: understanding what drives it and developing practical ways to work with it
Time management: practical approaches to prioritising and delivery.
I can also tailor talks and workshops around the particular challenges facing your team, so the content is relevant, practical and immediately useful.
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.