Samantha Ashley

I'm a qualified Life Coach with a Level 4 Diploma. I'm also a qualified Social Worker with 13 years experience. Prior to studying Social Work, I gained a MA in Youth Justice, Probation & Applied Criminology and worked in the criminal justice system with offenders in the community and in custody for a number of years to help prevent re-offending. My background and training have given me the skills to help clients to achieve breakthroughs in their lives in areas where they were previously feeling stuck and at a complete standstill. Frequently, I come across people who know where they want to be in life but are unsure of what steps they need to take in order to achieves their goals. During my career, I have helped people to implement behavioural changes that are underpinned by reframing negative thinking patterns and thoroughly exploring factors such as motivation, self-sabotaging and self-limiting thoughts. Whilst I am not a counsellor, I have some background within mental health also. I support clients to take small steps that aren't overwhelming and we work at a pace that is manageable whilst celebrating small wins along the way. My work experience has given me a keen interest in the areas of Transitions, Mental Wellness and Workplace Wellbeing. If this is something I could support you with, do feel free to reach out.