Hello!
I'm Helen, founder of Aperture Coaching.
Before training and certifying as a coach, I worked in PR Agency-land.
Where variety is the spice of life, and multi-tasking is an Olympic sport.
Where the pressure is always on, and the mood in the office changes with the tides.
Deadlines and coffee fuel creativity and stress in equal measure.
You are ‘always on’, and the job is never done.
I bring this experience with me when I coach. The empathy and understanding of what it’s like to work in a fast-paced volatile and high-pressured industry.
I know what it’s like to ride high, and I know what it’s like to feel as if you're going under.
The more you care about a job well done, the more likely you are to be consumed by the role, to the detriment of other aspects of your life. Sometimes we all need a little help to see the wood for the trees.
Stats show that a huge percentage of service professionals are on the cusp of burnout. Globally and across industries, over half the working population are said to be ‘languishing’; not fully thriving or meeting their potential. This is impacting their mental health, their happiness, their performance, and ultimately, it’s affecting business success.
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I’ve made it my mission to try and change this by offering bespoke coaching support to enable more people to be more, to do more, and to achieve more, WITHOUT burning out. Both for their own sakes and for the sake of the businesses that they serve.
I am fully qualified
I have been trained by Animas School of Coaching and am fully accredited as an PCC (Professional Certified Coach) by the International Coaching Federation. I also hold a TQUK Level 2 in Awareness of Mental Health Issues
I am fully insured
I am insured by Balens to deliver Transformational coaching and mental health trainings worldwide. As a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation), I abide by their code of ethics
14 day money back guarantee
As an independent consumer, if you change your mind within 14 days of committing to any of my services, I will refund you (minus payment for any services which have already been delivered)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm Burnt Out? Burnout comes in many shapes and stages. It does not appear overnight. Look out for physical and mental exhaustion that is affecting your mood, your relationships or your efficacy at work.
How long will it take to see and feel results? The results of burnout coaching are impacted by many different things including how long you have been burning out for, and how able you feel to implement change. That said, you can get increased clarity and awareness of what needs to change from the very first session. We might put new practices in place which impact your wellbeing straight away. Other, deeper rooted results may take time to fully understand and embed. My packages are flexible so that you need not feel rushed, and can take things at your own pace.
Do I need a coach or a therapist? This really depends on how burnt out you are. If you are struggling to function on a day-to-day basis and feeling a sense of utter hopelessness, then you may need to begin with therapy. But don't worry, this is one of the reasons why I offer a free consultation call. I will help to guide you towards the most appropriate support for you.
What kind of outcomes can I expect? Burnout coaching provides clients with both immediate relief and long-term transformation. The aim is to set them up with sustainable systems and deeper self-awareness so that they can self-manage or even avoid symptoms in the future. Clients often describe feeling more grounded, capable, and better equipped to sustain change. The process helps them rebuild not just resilience, but a healthier, more intentional relationship with work and success.
Is Mental Health coaching suitable for me if I have a Mental Health illness? Mental Health coaching is about maintaining good mental health, and is not a suitable treatment for diagnosable illnesses such as BPD, Bipolar, Depression, PTSD etc - unless in partnership with a licensed psychologist who has approved the coaching as supplementary to their care.
What sort of support do you offer as part of your service? I offer a FREE 30 minute consultation call in which you can ask anything you like to ensure this is the right choice for you. Initial commitment to work with me is for 6 sessions, at which point you'll receive your welcome pack which is full of tools to help you set new habits and routines, and track your progress. We'll schedule your sessions bi-weekly, but if you need support in between sessions, I am available on WhatsApp or email for check-ins. If you want to extend your sessions after the initial 6, I offer 3 session add-on packages which are renewable for as long as you like. Throughout your journey, I'll also send or signpost you to tools, resources and exercises to help deepen your learning.