2024
As I navigate some changes here at Alethya HQ (a.k.a my house), I’m pausing my coaching work. If you’re interested in coaching or in a coaching style-conversation around any of the issues raised in my writing, please do email me and I can add you to the waiting list. I will update you on my availability after April 2024. Email is: anita[dot]cassidy@alethya[dot]com
Details re my coaching service for information
I offer a coaching service for people who wish to critically assess and then make supported changes to their habits, routines as well as any issues relating to the self, relationships, food and work.
‘I was a little uncertain about life coaching – until I tried it! You start with investigation – a detailed life review, which really highlights the areas you feel could be improved, … Anita’s approach is incredibly adaptive, solution-focused and person-centred.’ – Linda M, client since April 2021
I’m Gender Sex and Relationship Diversity trained* and affirming. I support people wherever they are now and wherever they want to go, even if the answer to that question right now is ‘I have no idea!’
This is a professional service based on training from the internationally renowned company, Coach Training World. I’m currently working towards an International Coaching Federation certification.
Coaching is about looking at what’s front of mind for you right now, about helping you to see your own story and world clearly and to support you in making any changes that are right for you.
It has been an amazing experience having Anita as my coach. She is so kind, thoughtful, attentive and insightful. She helps me see how resourceful I am and helps me explore options from a new perspective. I feel more empowered and in control of my life. I am so grateful that she has come into my life and I’m so excited about all of the things I am ready to take on now! – Stephanie M, client since April 2021
I support you in assessing your needs and helping you make change happen as and when you want to. I provide a safe, judgement free space for discussing the full range of personal concerns. My support with regards relationships can be useful whether you are solo or partnered, monogamous or non. I’m Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) trained and affirming. That means everyone is welcome, it’s not about pushing one particular way of being in relationship with others or yourself.
As a published writer, I can support people who are working on or looking at starting all forms of creative projects.
Coaching is about making meaningful, goal focused enquiry into one’s values and ways of living. It’s about getting space and support as you negotiate change, whether it’s coming from within or without the self. It’s very different to therapy and can work alongside or separate from that.
An hour of my time for all of these services is:
£15 per hour if you earn up to £20,000
£30 per hour if you earn up to £30,000
£45 per hour if you earn up to £40,000
£60 per hour if you earn £40,000+
Fees currently capped at £60 per hour. A set of 10 hours, to be used flexibly within 6 months, benefits from a 10% discount. A contract will be sent upon agreement.
More feedback…
I was a little uncertain about life coaching – until I tried it! You start with investigation – a detailed life review, which really highlights the areas you feel could be improved, and from that point onwards Anita’s approach is incredibly adaptive, solution-focused and person-centred. Her careful questioning about where you want to be, and exploration of how you might get there, gently facilitates coming up with your own ideas, and then you look together at blocks and resistance, and come to understand how, so often, we get in our own way. Anita’s compassionate response to my initially overambitious goals and inevitable failures taught me to create more realistic and kind expectations of myself; and there were weeks when I’d announce I’d failed but then find that actually I’d succeeded in seven out of ten areas, and hadn’t even noticed! It was very helpful to receive a post-session email listing what we’d talked about, and that email quickly became my template for keeping myself on track. By being accountable to Anita, I learned to become accountable to myself, and the biggest gift it gave me was a sense of continually moving forward, even when I decided to amend the goal or take multiple sideways steps to get there. From being lost in my life, I gained perspective; from self-criticism I moved to self-compassion; from irritation with myself I learned patience; from feeling a failure, I reframed my sense of myself as both strategic and adaptable. These are lessons I will carry forward with me long after the coaching itself ends.
Linda M, client since April 2021
I believe the power of working with Anita lies in the safe, trusting, and loving space she has created for me to explore my path. Each time, I am astounded by her insightful questions that deepened my understanding. I have been able to implement the changes as a result of the clarity gained in our sessions and her unconditional support to explore all possibilities. If you are looking to gain insights, clarity and explore new paths, working with Anita is a perfect choice. You will be in safe hands.Judy M, client since May 2021
Thank you for the incredible session yesterday. As always I am hugely grateful for your part in our work together and for holding space for me. I really feel so much more supported and also independent and confident since starting work with you so I want you to know this!
F P, client since May 2021
I feel heard, understood, and empowered. Anita listens and asks powerful questions that encourage me to dig deeper. She skillfully provides space for me to process and offers insights that contribute to my growth. Thanks to my work with Anita, I am making great strides in achieving my goals and am building skills that will serve me moving forward.
Michele C, client since June 2021
*GSRD training with both Pink Therapy and WPF Therapy
*Coaching training via Coach Training World, currently working to ICF certification
