TESTIMONIALS

  • “She has an uncanny ability to hear the undercurrent of what I’m saying—and what I’m not saying”

    Working with Maria has been a truly supportive experience. I feel completely safe bringing even my most sensitive topics to our conversations, and I trust her deeply. She has an uncanny ability to hear the undercurrent of what I’m saying—and often what I’m not saying—and gently asks simple, direct questions that help me see things in a completely new way. With Maria’s support, I was able to move forward in several areas where I have felt overwhelmed and stuck for years. I trust her completely and am deeply grateful to have such a thoughtful and perceptive guide.

    Channing D, 41, Finance and Accounting Expert

  • “This coaching experience has been empowering, eye-opening, and absolutely invaluable.”

    “Working with Maria has been nothing short of transformational. Her guidance consistently created a safe, thoughtful space where I could explore big decisions and enabled me to consider points in depth that I would not have been able or thought to do independently. I am very grateful for Maria's ability to support me through some of my biggest decisions, not by telling me what to do, but by helping me build the confidence to trust myself!

    Because of Maria’s insight, encouragement I found the clarity and courage one often wishes for but struggles to find. This coaching experience has been empowering, eye-opening, and absolutely invaluable. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”

    Rebecca C, 43, Education Consultant

  • “After just the first session, I felt I was gaining clarity about what was getting in my way”

    Working with Maria has been a truly positive experience for me. It wasn’t just about the atmosphere of our sessions — although Maria always checked in on how I was feeling and what level of challenge I was ready to take on that day. What mattered most was what I was able to take away from those meetings.

    I started the process full of doubts and with a clear difficulty in organising my thoughts. After just the first session, I felt I was gaining clarity about what was getting in my way in day‑to‑day functioning. Even more importantly, already after that initial meeting I felt a sense of inner calm that allowed me to continue our work with greater distance and openness.

    What proved truly key were Maria’s precise and thoughtful questions — sometimes unexpected — which showed her strong ability to listen actively and to transform what she heard into the next set of questions that guided me forward, step by step. I sincerely recommend working with Maria”

    Agnieszka C, 50, CFO

  • "She asked questions that really made me stop and reflect. These are when the light bulb moments happened for me"

    I have had a few sessions with Maria and have found each one to be incredibly valuable and game changing. Maria has just the right mix of nurture and challenge to push me out of the cycle of thoughts I had found myself trapped in. She asked questions that really made me stop and reflect. These are when the light bulb moments happened for me. Not only do I figure out exactly what is holding me back, but I also understand the reason behind it. This powerful moment allowed me to break out of the stuck and negative thought cycle, and laid the foundation to stop me falling back into it after the session finished. Together we created a plan that made sense for me, and I have been able to stick to it!

    Kiran G, 44, Leadership Coach

  • "Maria created a space where I felt safe to be vulnerable. Her calm and presence helped me put words to thoughts I had avoided for years"

    “Maria has been incredible. I came to her with a topic I’d been putting off for a long time. It touched something deeply personal — the fear of getting older and what that might mean for the years ahead. She helped me gently unpack the worries I’ve kept buried. The quiet fear of being alone. The question of who will be there when I’m no longer at my strongest. She guided me to look at those feelings honestly, without shame or pressure. Maria created a space where I felt safe to be vulnerable. Her calm and presence helped me put words to thoughts I had avoided for years. Working with her gave me clarity and a sense of strength I didn’t expect. I walked away feeling lighter, more grounded, and less afraid to face the future”

    Matt E, Founder

  • "She is a great listener who skilfully poses questions that will challenge you to reach new depths of self-awareness"

    “Maria is a powerful coach, who provides both compassionate support and firm guidance.

    She is a great listener who skilfully poses questions that will challenge you to reach new depths of self-awareness. Her coaching has helped me tremendously because she is fully present, committed and not afraid to ask difficult questions. This is why I always leave our sessions feeling well-resourced to conquer life! I totally recommend working with Maria.”

    - Rafaela C, Human rights advocate

  • "Each session felt calm and safe - I felt listened to and challenged in a non-judgmental way"

    “Maria initially coached me on leadership. From the outset, Maria was extremely supportive, giving me the space to explore and challenging me where needed. Each session felt calm and safe - I felt listened to and challenged in a non-judgmental way.

    The rapport Maria built during our sessions was extremely impactful. This included well-timed humour, which helped me stay engaged and often led to some of the most valuable moments of insight. Combined with her willingness to be direct when needed, I left each session with a strong sense of satisfaction and felt meaningfully challenged - both personally and professionally. This is exactly what I had hoped for at the start of my coaching journey, and Maria supported me exceptionally well throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

    - Andrew C, Middle Management, Independent Primary School

  • “Maria's straight-talking approach was just what I needed. I was feeling overwhelmed with options, and she gave me the space to fully explore them. Her feedback was direct and grounded in common sense. Coaching helped me to clarify my goals, understand my motivations and prioritise. Four months later, I've been able to implement the things I was struggling with. Maria isn't afraid to challenge, and her no-bullshit approach is appreciated. She is the procrastination slayer. She also brings her warm sense of humour into every session. I'd recommend Maria's coaching to anyone feeling adrift or stuck. She has a combo of energy, empathy, life experience and proven business expertise. Don't pass up the opportunity to benefit from this. ”

    - Jason, Human Givens Therapist

  • “Maria invites a space for you to step in to safely, and holds this and you with such exquisite presence. She brings such a beautiful gentle approach and yet so very clear and direct in her ability to tap in to the body’s wisdom, allowing you the opportunity to explore more deeply your inner landscape. Profound shifts have happened in the sessions I have had with Maria allowing me to live my life more authentically, being able to let go of the stored trauma that has been stuck in my body for so long has been so freeing and liberating. Thank you.”

    - Claire Calver, Insightful Therapies

  • “I have been seeing Maria for over six months and have found her to be very professional and attentive. Maria provides insight into the way that the brain and body function when certain situations arise, and that education really helped me to understand what is happening. She also gave me some good exercises to work on when they do. I have been extremely impressed with both her knowledge and coaching, enabling me to start changing my mindset and becoming a more confident and happier person.The sessions are relaxed, and you feel safe that there is no judgement - just an understanding ear ”

    - James, IT project manager

  • “Maria has a warm presence that will help you to find your own inner answers. If you're seeking a Feminine Embodiment Coach to help support you stepping into your authentic power, I'd recommend working with Maria.”

    - Jenna Ward, Founder, School of Embodied Arts

  • “I was suffering from a lack of direction and motivation, and knew that I needed a coach with a no-nonsense, direct approach - Maria is that and a lot more. She supported me in setting achievable and sustainable goals. Her help has gone beyond our initial session together - she has been generously available to answer my questions, and has helped keep me on track by checking on my progress regularly. I would thoroughly recommend Maria for anyone needing some help in getting unstuck"

    - Cristina, Photographer

  • “Signing up to 1:1 coaching with Maria was one of the best decisions I’ve made for Food Is Life. Before sitting down with Maria I knew I wanted my nutrition business to take over the world, and she’s one of the first people that didn’t laugh in my face and understood my hunger and determination to make that happen. Maria took in every detail of my business, personal life and my goals to help me unpick key areas, so I could get a bigger bang for my buck. To say she’s changed the way I work is an understatement. There’s nobody else on this planet I would recommend more! ”

    - Steph Catlin, Food is Life