ABOUT ME
I’m Lisa, and I’m a Chartered Coaching Psychologist – and I give my clients the tools to overcome their blockers and achieve their goals
If you’re a parent, I will give you the tools to keep connected with your children, better understand your teenagers, and support your neurodiverse children with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and anxiety.
At work I will help you manage self-doubt, imposter syndrome and challenges such as perfectionism and procrastination, so that you feel confident, boost your creativity, and have clarity about your goals and how to achieve them.
I’m also a specialist in neurodiversity and so if you, or a loved one or colleague, have (or suspect you have) ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia or any other neurodivergent condition, then I can help you to come to yourself with understanding and self-compassion, while also building the practical toolkit you need to thrive.
At Work
I fully believe that – if you back yourself and are committed – then you can achieve anything that you set out to do. In my own career, I left the City in 2008, retrained and have set up two businesses in industries that were completely new to me. So I know what it takes to commit to your goals and how scary, daunting and exciting it can be.
That’s why I’m so passionate about supporting clients in their work. Whether it be growing an existing business, writing a book, adjusting after maternity leave or getting promoted at work, I’m behind you every step of the way – through the excitement, the moments of doubt, right through to that electric buzz when you realise that you are achieving everything you had set out to do.
I also understand how hard it is to make plans happen. It’s not as simple as having good intentions and lots of things can get in the way. Lack of confidence, perfectionism, neurodiversity, fear of failure, imposter syndrome. We’re all human and we all have things that hold us back. I will work with you to identify what those things are and how to overcome them.
In sport
I am unbelievably competitive – not just against others but against myself too – and I understand only too well the ups and downs of playing sport.
I also had an injury which threatened to stop me playing tennis – the sport that I love – so I know what it’s like to pick myself up and start again from scratch… and I’m now re-learning to play tennis and golf left-handed.
On being coached
It wasn’t until I was coached myself, that I realised how powerful it is to have time to stop, have someone truly listen to you, and to re-focus on what you want – rather than just being caught up in life.
As a busy person it was like a revelation to me! I was astounded at how coaching can make everything seem so clear and I wanted other people to experience that too.
My aim is that you leave sessions feeling lighter and with greater clarity and confidence about what to do next.
Parenthood
Having three children has shown me how the world gets turned upside-down when you become a parent…in many wonderful ways, but also in ways that make you question who you are and whether you are ever doing enough.
Sometimes it may feel like a real struggle to balance your needs with those of others, but I am passionate about helping people to get their mojo back and to find their direction and sense of purpose again after becoming a parent.
I also understand the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children, especially if you are neurodivergent yourself. I have specialist experience and training in parenting children with ADHD, ASD, SPD and other neurodiverse conditions and I support parents in feeling more equipped to support, and advocate for, their children’s needs.
Credentials
I’m a Chartered Coaching Psychologist (Chartered by the British Psychological Society) with a Masters in Psychology from Liverpool University and a Dual Honours Degree in French and Spanish from Cambridge University. I conducted my Thesis with the British Army for 2 years researching Motivation and Perseverance, and count this as one of my specialisms, alongside neurodiversity.
I am an accredited coach through Animas and the Association for Coaching, and have an accredited certificate in Group Coaching and Facilitation. I also hold a Certificate in Golf Psychology approved by the Confederation of Professional Golf.
I have a Level 7 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring from the Chartered Management Institute, and so am qualified to advise organisations on how to implement coaching and mentoring programmes, frameworks and policies in order to maximise their return on investment.
I am always reading books or some research or another from sports or general Psychology – so am always happy to make or receive recommendations for good material to get engrossed in.
Get In Touch!
lisa@lisachristie.co.uk
Call
07976 094495
