Things our clients have said to us

You have really helped to see how I can adapt the way I’m thinking into looking at things in a positive light and get my mindset into a much better place.

 

For once in this modern lifestyle, I felt that somebody was actually interested in me as a person and not a number.

 

Health Coaching has changed my perspective on life and feel excited about the future. I have become more positive with myself and have found Health Coaching so valuable to me. I found the personalised conversations so refreshing, also having the opportunity for me to express myself in a safe place.

Kate's story

Kate is 39 years old, lives in Somerset, a busy mum of two, and works part time as a cleaner. Kate felt that maintaining,
balancing life and work as a single mum, was difficult to manage. She is prediabetic, has an under active thyroid and depressive disorder. Her BMI was over 35 (categorised
as severely obese).

Kate decided to engage with a Health Coach after hearing about the service through her GP Practice. She had made
the first positive step towards starting her journey to improve her health.

My health coach listened to me and guided me for the first 12 weeks of my weight lost journey. I knew, it was only the beginning, but I felt motivated, and I wanted to achieve more to keep myself healthy and to be role model for my
children.

Kate’s self-identified goal

Kate wanted to eat healthy, be more active and be a healthier role model to her family.

How did the health coach support Kate?

During a session Kate and her health coach explored what mattered most to her. It was suggested that Kate create an action plan. This would help her to better manage her day-to-day tasks. Kate was shown NHS resources and apps that could help her and it was discussed how the positive changes
could improve her health and wellness. Multiple sessions of coaching provided motivation and focus.

What did Kate do?

Using the suggested information and guidance, Kate introduced small changes in her diet every week. She discovered that she could prepare tasty and healthy
meals in a short period of time and in her budget. She ate less unhealthy snacks which she had eaten every day instead of her breakfast. Every evening she prepared a healthy breakfast for the day ahead. This enabled Kate to always have breakfast in the morning, which filled her up.

Kate became more active by increasing her walks in the local park with her friend three times a week, while her children spent time with their grandparents.

Kate’s achievements

Kate felt more in control and relaxed, her mood improved, she had time for herself and she finally started to lose some
weight. The small changes made this more sustainable long term.