David Patterson

Somerset Support Group Leader

Coaching Support Groups are available in a town or city near you to provide coaching support for local communities throughout the UK. These are interactive sessions which take place once a month and are free for all to participate. These meetings are for everyone whether you are a coach or student coach, whether you are interested in coaching or whether you think that you could benefit from a free coaching session, come along because we would love to meet you.

At these monthly meetings there will be talks delivered on aspects of coaching, the chance to debate about current issues and the opportunity for people to experience free coaching sessions. Students are given the chance to practice their coaching techniques and form study groups, members of the community interested in coaching will be able to have all their questions answered and coaches have the chance to network with likeminded people and expand their client base.

Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd are known as the most caring coach training company due to our sensational support structures. We are dedicated not only to supporting our students but also to supporting our qualified coaches worldwide. We are now proud to be able to extend this support to members of the public.

Please feel free to come and attend any of our support groups free of charge

I left school at 16 and in my first ‘career’ worked for a private pensions scheme rising to be the scheme administrator. I then commenced my education going first to Coleg Harlech and then on to Exeter University where I gained a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology.

After a year in research I then went in to my second career in Social Work and Social Work Management. I took this experience with me in 2001 when I set up my own Independent Fostering Agency. This quickly established a reputation for its high standards of care for the children, the carers and in meeting the needs of the Local Authorities.

During my time in the Social Work field I also spent many years working as a Couples Therapist with the Dept of Clinical Psychology in Exeter, then as a family Mediator and I also completed the Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling.

I am now using much of the experience gained in the above fields to develop my ‘third stage’ career in Coaching. I shall be looking to focus on individual and executive coaching as well as coaching young adults, couples and am hoping to use my experience in court room coaching.

Cafe Nero, Taunton Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 11:00am

Cafe Nero, Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 10:30am

Cafe Nero, Taunton (upstairs Meeting Room), Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 10:30am

Rumwell Manor A38 Between Taunton And Wellington, Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 10:30am

Taunton Central Library, Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 7:30pm

Cafe Nero, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Was on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 10:30am

Becky Wright -

Biography:
Becky Wright MSc | PGdip Couns | UKRC Reg | FRSA | Full Member of the Association for Coaching
Becky is a qualified counsellor with a wide experience of helping people resolve
difficulties. She has a Diploma in Counselling and holds a Master of Science Degree in Counselling Research awarded by the University of Bristol. She also holds a Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision.

New Leaf was established in Somerset in 1992. In addition to Face-to-Face and Online Counselling we also provide Corporate Wellbeing Counselling (EAP), Life Coaching, workplace
coaching and supervision.
Much of Becky's experience has grown from her work within the health services and private practice. She provides short-term mentoring and coaching for clients who, it is assumed, do not require a psycho-social intervention.
Much of Becky's experience has grown from her work within the health service.

Contact Becky:
Phone - 07590684888
E-mail - info@newleaf.uk.com

Caitlin Collins -

Biography:
An NLP Trainer (INLPTA) and coach also qualified in counselling, I have a background of 30 years' Buddhist meditation practice. I coach groups and individuals and specialise in helping people to let go of addictive behaviours, particularly smoking. I also work with my two horses, Brigit and Rowan, to offer horse-facilitated coaching. This enables humans to reach deeper levels of experience as we find within ourselves the qualities that allow for true connection with a horse, such as enhanced awareness, empathy, trustworthiness, confidence and authenticity. We offer horse-facilitated coaching for individuals and groups and also for businesses; horses are great for developing human leadership skills, teambuilding, confidence-coaching and creative problem-solving. We also offer deep ecology workshops: Heart to Heart with Horses, based on Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects, in Timberscombe

Contact Caitlin:
Phone - 01643 841310
E-mail - info@naturalmindmagic.com

Liz Tyas-peterson -

Biography:

Liz has over 30yrs of experience of business in the SME sector. Liz came
to coaching when she was exploring what was available to help clients
that she worked with in Bluestar Uk Services. Liz has a passion for
tapping into the star within and unlocking individual potential.
Clients find that Liz is very positive, proactive, and insightful and is
very able to help them find practical ways forward. Liz works with
clients in a variety of situations and employs a pragmatic down to earth
approach as she fully understands the reality and challenges faced in
today's economic climate. Liz works with clients on both personal and
business issues utilising both face to face and telephone coaching and
mentoring.

Contact Liz:
Phone - 01935478309
E-mail - liz@bluestarukservices.co.uk

Rosie Austin -

Biography:
Qualifications: B.Sc. PGCE. NMCDip (Dist.)
I am a professionally qualified and experienced coach, having previously spent 25 years in training and teaching in Further Education, the last 14 as Vice Principal of a leading Beacon 6th Form college.
My expertise is especially with young adults but also with coaching and mentoring staff and managers at all levels in the workplace. I have corporate clients across FE colleges, the health service and local government as well as SME's; private clients have come to me from rich and varied backgrounds and for coaching linked to many different issues.
I have proved the value of coaching many times over in a wide spectrum of situations, and have been constantly amazed at what my clients have achieved for themselves through the coaching experience.

Contact Rosie:
Phone - 01984623132
E-mail - rosieaustin@btinternet.com

Sandy Barley -

Biography:
My enthusiasm to help others grew from finally overcoming issues from my past which had impacted my life. I enrolled on a part time course in counselling and gained the Level 2 certificate. Although useful I wanted to provide my clients with a quicker resolve to their issues.

I qualified in 2007 as a NLP Practitioner/Life Coach and was amazed by the powerfulness of the techniques learnt.

With a natural compassion for people and equipped with my new toolbox I started my business Lifespath based in Ilminster. I now help clients transform a wide range of issues including phobias, anxiety, confidence, compulsive behaviour, past trauma, habits and much more. I work on a one to one basis providing a safe space where clients are able to positively change unwanted emotions/behaviours.

Contact Sandy:
Phone - 07528075920
E-mail - sandy@lifespath.co.uk