Meet the Coaches
Fiona Blackley
Email fiona@positivefuturescoaching.com or call/text 07825296728.
About me
Born in Jamaica, raised in Barbados, educated in England, I am from a mixed heritage background. I have also lived in France, London and now settled in the English countryside. I believe that self-awareness is an ongoing study and everything that happens throughout your life, can be a growing and enriching experience. You are in control of how you think and react in any situation but it often takes effort, time and repetition for this to be understood both emotionally and physically and then, most importantly, lived by daily.
Some of the events that have shaped me so far and things I love in no particular order – the sun, rough seas and sailing, boarding school, three daughters (first twins and then my third who is severely mentally and physically disabled), sailing the Atlantic with five others, IVF (ectopic and miscarriage), the best friends who have my back, music and dancing with abandon, loss, Eckhart Tolle, elderly parents and dementia, my love of books and literature, married and all that entails, travelling around the world for twenty months, depression and grief, Japanese and Lebanese food, the Hoffman course, nights partying in the Caribbean, full moons and finally learning to be in the now and living a spirit led life.
How I work
I am a trained professional who will create a space to help and guide you to make, meet and exceed personal and/or professional goals. My questions will help you to be more self-aware so that you can find your authentic self. I incorporate breathing exercises and visualisations when appropriate. I will draw on the theories of CBT, NLP, Transactional Analysis and Positive Psychology to name a few. I believe in the power of meditation and I take a multi-pronged approach to releasing any past trauma that is held in one’s physical and emotional body.
I became a life coach because I know from personal experience how much being coached can help one live a fulfilled and joyful life. If you are wanting to change your job, find a partner, be more organised or motivated, resolve personal issues, are experiencing grief, anxiety, divorce, betrayal, IVF, parenting issues, trying to settle in to a new environment or simply feel something is missing from life – coaching can help.
I would love to talk to you and together unpack all those old patterns that make up your thoughts and narratives so that you can travel more lightly through life, enjoy the ride and achieve what you are needing. I can offer this via Zoom, in person, out in nature, or by phone – whatever is comfortable and works for you.
I do a certain amount of pro bono work – please feel free to ask.
I am a qualified ICF-recognised Transformational Life Coach and have an Enhanced DBS certificate and full insurance.
Email me – fiona@positivefuturescoaching.com or call/text 07825296728.
Testimonials
I was unsure of what to expect from transformational life coaching but couldn't be more pleased with the experience I had working with Fiona. She provided a comfortable environment for me to explore my thoughts, feelings and ambitions. Before working with Fiona it felt like my life was going in circles. I knew that I needed to make some changes in my life but had no idea of what those changes needed to be. I had a history of low mood and struggled to find much value in myself. Having attempted mindfulness and CBT in the past, I was skeptical of what another course may provide for me. The transformational coaching course that I went through turned things around for me. I was given a safe space to explore my thoughts, feelings and ambitions and was able to tackle issues that I’d been ignoring for years. I began to see the potential that my life held which lifted a weight from my shoulders and set me up to make some long overdue changes. In one of our first sessions, Fiona described herself as ‘a torch’. Her role was to help shine a light on the things that I was struggling to see for myself. This metaphor proved to be true. By providing a comfortable environment that I could speak freely in, Fiona was able to guide me to find answers that had been evading me for far too long. I rediscovered the importance of taking the time to check in with myself and now often encourage those around me to do the same. Having my sessions with Fiona provided a welcome break in my routine and despite tackling some tough topics on occasion, I’d always leave the sessions feeling positive about myself and the progress that I was making. The things that I learnt and rediscovered about myself during this time have remained with me and will continue to guide me through life. Adam
Fiona was wonderful to work with, and tailored her approach to my needs, with a really flexible and understanding approach. She really helped me at a difficult time and I would not have achieved my goals without her. It meant a lot to work with someone who genuinely cares and wants to make a difference - which she did and I will always be grateful. Carla
I really did not know what to expect from a coaching session but I knew I needed help and I was not in a good place mentally. Fiona was so calm and focussed and gave me the space to just talk everything through. I could not believe the difference it made over a few months. I feel proud of myself for coming through what could have been a really difficult time in my life and I feel stronger, clearer and happier than I have been for years. - Sara