Learning to meet what is, rather than managing it

Most of us spend a lot of time in our heads: planning, replaying, judging, managing. Presence coaching is an invitation to practise something different: turning attention toward what is actually happening, right now, in your body and your experience.

This isn't about emptying your mind or achieving some ideal state of calm. It's about developing a more honest, more direct relationship with yourself; with what's alive in you moment to moment.

It's different from therapy in its focus. Therapy can often be focused on your story; what's going on in your life, what's showing up, what patterns are at play. Presence coaching goes into these places too, but seeks to stay close to the present moment itself: how you are meeting your experience right now, and what can become possible when you meet it more fully.

I draw on the practice of Circling, somatic awareness, and years of working with people on what it means to be genuinely present, with themselves and with others. My approach is relational. This means that we'll work together. I'll be there, bringing my presence and honesty in support of you and the journey you're on.

Presence coaching

This might be right for you if...

You find yourself going through life somewhat on autopilot - doing, achieving, managing - but you long to feel more alive in it.

You notice you struggle to be fully present in conversations or relationships. It's like you're there but not fully there.

You have done personal development work and want to go deeper: into the body, into direct experience, rather than into more analysis.

You are curious about what it might feel like to be less defended, more open, and want a guided space in which to explore that.

Frequently asked questions

You are welcome to book a free 45-minute conversation if you would like to meet me first - with no obligation to book further sessions afterwards.

If it feels like a good fit, we will begin sessions, jumping straight into working together in presence.

Individual sessions are £95 per hour.

I also offer a block of 4 sessions for £360 when paid together.

Yes all sessions are done via Zoom.

They can be, but we can also spread them out - whatever feels like the right choice.

  • Circling Coach
  • Circling Facilitator
  • BACP accredited Psychosynthesis Counsellor
  • Trauma 2 Trust Facilitator

To find out more, see my About page.

As someone who tends to intellectualise everything, I knew I needed someone who could help me move beyond just understanding my emotions cognitively. Through our work together, I learned how to truly feel and recognise emotions in my body, not just analyse them. For the first time, something really clicked.

- Farah, Client

As an older man embarking on a spiritual journey I was advised to get some professional help to understand where I am currently mentally and emotionally. As I journey through different spiritual practices I have experienced numerous fluctuations within my emotional state, and having Sam helping me look at these changes and being able to connect and speak openly and honestly about this journey has been priceless. Sam has helped me to appreciate where I am, acknowledge the changes and ground me in preparation for the next stage of my journey. We have focused on my emotional, mental and spiritual outlook as this evolves. Due to the sessions I have had with Sam I am now in a present, grounded and relaxed place to enjoy my new outlook on life. Thank you Sam.

- Glenn, Coaching Client

Coming into the session, I thought I knew what it meant to be present, to listen and to pay attention - but coming out I realised how little I know. Thank you for showing me what is possible when I ground myself into true presence.

- Mohammed, Workshop Participant

Start with a free conversation

If this resonates, I would love to hear from you. Send me a message and we will arrange a free 45-minute conversation to explore whether presence coaching might be right for you.

Thank you for reaching out. I will be in touch within a couple of days to arrange a time to speak.