Coaching for life’s fragile family moments
Who I Help
I help people in fragile family situations find clarity and confidence to move forward with intention.
- Feeling overwhelmed and in need of support and understanding
- Holding everything together for everyone else
- Feeling stretched thin and fragile
- Managing emotional strain or instability at home
- Navigating adoption, fostering, or step‑family relationships
- Wanting clarity, steadiness, or simply a safe space to think
If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
About Lyssa
A grounded, empathetic coach with a lifetime of experience in leadership, family, and human complexity
My professional life spans more than 40 years in business, including senior leadership and Chief Executive roles. Throughout my career, coaching was never just a tool — it was the way I led. I supported people through change, uncertainty, and growth long before I formally trained as a coach.
I trained with Barefoot Coaching as an ICF‑accredited coach, and I continue to learn, study, and work with supervision to ensure I offer the highest standard of support. My approach blends professional experience with ongoing personal development, giving clients a thoughtful, grounded, and up‑to‑date coaching experience.
My personal life shapes my coaching deeply
I am an adoptive parent, foster carer, and step‑parent. These roles have taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of creating a calm, non‑judgemental space where people feel safe to be honest.
I understand what it means to navigate instability, emotional strain, and complex family dynamics. I know what it feels like to hold everything together for others while trying to stay steady yourself. These experiences allow me to meet clients with genuine empathy and understanding.
A life that includes joy, movement, and community
Outside of coaching, I’m a Zumba instructor — movement has been part of my life since childhood. Dance is where I find joy, release, and connection, and it reminds me that growth doesn’t always have to be heavy.
How I coach
My coaching is calm, reflective, and supportive. I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and help clients see situations from new angles. I don’t rush the process — I meet people where they are and help them move toward what feels right and possible for their lives.
If you’re navigating complexity, carrying a lot, or simply ready for clarity, I’m here to support you.
Book your free 15 minute call
- How It Works
A short conversation to understand what you’re looking for and answer your questions
- Discovery session (free)
A deeper one hour video call to explore whether coaching feels right between us
- Coaching agreement
A simple, time‑bound plan — usually a minimum of four sessions and the commitments we’ll both make
What Coaching With Me Feels Like
Coaching offers a calm, confidential space where you can slow down and reconnect with what matters.
Non-Judgemental
- A grounded, non‑judgemental environment
Honesty
- Honest conversation and gentle challenge
Support
- Support that helps you think differently
Structured Process
- structured, time‑bound process that fits your life
A Safe Space
- A safe space to feel what you feel
Positive Change
- Movement toward a goal, a change you want to initiate or a decision you need to make
My coaching is designed for people navigating complexity — whether personal, professional, or family‑related. Sessions offer a calm, confidential space to think, reflect, and move forward with clarity.
Coaching Services
What we might explore
- Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin
- Managing emotional strain or instability
- Making decisions you’ve been avoiding
- Finding confidence, clarity, or direction
- Creating space for yourself when life feels full
- Navigating adoption, fostering, or step‑family dynamics
What’s included
- A free 15‑minute introductory call
- A free Discovery/Chemistry session (up to 1 hour)
- A simple coaching agreement
- A set number of sessions (usually a minimum of four)
- Sessions held via video (Teams)
- A supportive, non‑judgemental space throughout
Please note, face to face sessions can be planned based on location and additional cost.
How sessions work
Each session lasts around 60 minutes. You set the direction; I support you with reflection, gentle challenge, and tools that help you think differently and take meaningful action.
Pricing
Available on request
Ready to begin?
Book your free 15 minute call
Testimonials
Evelyn Jimenez
Debra Peters
Mark Martinez
FAQ
Not at all. Some clients arrive with a clear issue; others come simply because something feels “off.” Not knowing where to start is a perfectly good starting point.
You will be supported. Some clients do, some don’t — there is no right or wrong response. All sessions are confidential.
If after the first session it doesn’t feel like the right fit, we’ll explore why, so you can move forward with clarity.
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Yes. All sessions are confidential, except where a safeguarding concern is raised.
Coaching is future‑focused and growth‑oriented. Counselling and therapy explore feelings, past experiences, and deeper patterns. Coaching helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.