1:1 PhD coaching
Coaching with me
Hello! I love nothing better than supporting PhD folk closely through their PhD life! Please read this introduction to get to know more about my coaching philosophy and approach before proceeding further.
I focus primarily on supporting PhD students with the surrounding elements of doing doctoral research – this includes, for instance
– coaching on mindset, motivation and focus
– academic and personal confidence
– helping you to discover more comfortable ways of working that will be effective and productive for you
– creating more time and space for rest/play
– creating a better work-life balance
– looking after all the other parts of your life alongside the PhD
I take a ‘messy’ unconventional approach to all my coaching. This means that I don’t usually follow traditional, ‘structured’ training or advice that is more commonly found in the PhD world. Put it this way: I’m more interested in YOU and your personal growth, development, wellbeing, goals and success, than in how ‘perfectly’ you are fulfilling academic ideals or ticking boxes. I take a very holistic approach that considers everything that is going on in your life and that is important to you, beyond the PhD.
Please also note that I do not offer coaching on the technical, academic components of a PhD (what might be thought of as “how to do the PhD”). I strongly believe that the best and most qualified people to give you this specific guidance are your thesis advisors/committee or trainers/academics that are more familiar with your area of research. But if you’re looking for someone to coach and hold space for you on all the other elements that surround and support the PhD, I’m your gal!
Getting to know you
I like to get to know the people I’m going to coach – to see whether we’re a good fit and assess how I can best support you in your PhD. As such, I’d like to meet you before you sign up for any long-term coaching.
You can book/pay for a single coaching session directly below. For all other longer-term coaching options, I invite you to first join me on a free, no-obligation 30-minute discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals and what you hope to gain from coaching, and I’ll advise you on the best coaching options.
You can book/pay for a single coaching session directly below. For all other longer-term coaching options, I invite you to first join me on a free, no-obligation 30-minute discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals and what you hope to gain from coaching, and I’ll advise you on the best coaching options.
1- or 3-month coaching
My main 1-to-1 PhD coaching offering is either a one- or three-month programme, where you’ll receive regular, almost daily support from me, both by coaching calls on Zoom and via additional messaging support on Voxer.
Being able to enjoy and benefit from regular support, accountability and friendship over a consistent period of time (such as a number of weeks or months) can lead to generating motivation, finding the most easeful, pleasurable ways of working, and therefore, creating progress in your research life that you can feel really good about.
This 1:1 PhD coaching programme includes:
– 4 x 60-minute Zoom calls a month + access to call recordings
– daily messaging support via Voxer or Telegram (Mon – Fri)
– customised resources (e.g. journal prompts/meditations/worksheets)
– complementary access to any webinars/workshops I offer during the term of coaching
– complementary access to my PhD community membership: The Messy PhD Lounge
Fees
1 month: £ 418
3 months: £ 1218*
*I also offer the option of signing up for 1 month first and then to extend to 3 months later if you decide you’d like further support; the extension must be made within 30 days of the completion day of your first month. Fee: £418 + £820 upon extending
single PhD coaching sessions
If you’d like a single coaching session for a quick pick-me-up, book a one-hour coaching call with me
£108 per call
long term coaching
If you are looking for a much longer arrangement (more than 3 months), I would be happy to work with you to customise a coaching programme to suit your needs.
I invite you to join me on a discovery call to discuss your preferences and requirements further.
I understand that finances can sometimes be a challenge. Please don’t let this deter you from considering coaching: I’d love to have a chat with you to find an arrangement that would work best for you. Please get in touch!
An additional note on coaching:
Coaching is not the same as academic supervision and as a coach, I will not be formally or directly checking or editing your written work. Your supervisors will provide the best guidance and advice for your academic progress and thesis. My role as a coach is to support your overall PhD journey, and to help you find the best practices and methods for you to be successful in your PhD research and in other academic activities that you might do during your PhD – e.g. conferences, career development etc.
Please also note that I am not a trained mental health professional and will recommend that you seek professional support/therapy if I believe that you would benefit more from their services than from coaching with me.
Please also ensure you read, understand and accept the booking terms and conditions before you confirm and pay for your coaching sessions.