In 2014, I boarded the Eurostar with a giant suitcase, a huge grin, and a one-way ticket to a new life in Paris. I had just accepted a job offer, and with no intention of returning to the UK anytime soon, I felt the thrill of possibility buzzing through me.

Those early months were filled with wide-eyed wonder. Every weekend, I woke up excited to explore the city. I wandered its streets, soaked up the culture, and marvelled at how even buying vegetables in an unfamiliar supermarket felt like a mini adventure.

But the magic didn’t last forever.

A couple of years later, life began to unravel. My company was struggling, and I was made redundant. My French still wasn’t strong, I couldn’t find a new job that interested me, and despite my efforts, I felt isolated and disconnected. Building a new life abroad turned out to be emotionally exhausting.

Then came the lowest point. One day, I collapsed on my kitchen floor in agonising pain, unable to move, crushed by more than just physical discomfort. I lay on the cold tiles, not just hurting, but directionless, with no job, no energy, and no clear reason to get back up.

That moment changed everything.

I finally listened to the advice my best friend had given me years earlier - to see her coach. I made an appointment. It was one of the best decisions of my life.

From our very first session, things began to shift. With the coach’s support, I gained clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. I started making real progress: learning the language, rebuilding my confidence, and creating genuine connections in my new community.

Most importantly, I discovered how my own thought patterns were holding me back. I was unconsciously sabotaging my success, and through coaching, I learned to interrupt those patterns and rebuild from the inside out.

But none of that came easily. I did the hard work. I faced uncomfortable truths. And along the way, I found tools and practices in hypnotherapy and NLP that helped me accelerate my growth.

Today, I’m proud to work as a certified Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, and NLP Practitioner, based in the heart of Provence.

But more than the titles, it’s the lived experience behind them that defines my work.

I know firsthand what it feels like to start over in a new country - the excitement, yes, but also the self-doubt, isolation, and identity shifts that come with it. I’ve been through the emotional rollercoaster of single-handedly building a new life abroad, and I’ve come out the other side with not only tools that work, but deep empathy for those going through similar transitions.

I now support English-speaking expats and globally mobile professionals who want to thrive — not just survive — in their new environment. Whether you’re seeking clarity, confidence, or emotional resilience, I offer a blend of evidence-based techniques and compassionate coaching to help you feel grounded, empowered, and ready for what’s next.