Coaching with Darleen

“Having been troubled and lost in my mind for a good few years it all came to a head and essentially resulted in me having a break-down. I knew then I needed help and so sought after a talk therapist that I saw for a whole year, every week. It was tough, uncomfortable, and hard to talk sometimes but it was the best thing that I could’ve ever done. It did was basically lay the foundation down to continue my journey to a happier and more mentally healthy life. Darleen was recommended by a friend who said she would be able to help me on this journey and I will never forget that first chemistry call! Wow. We connected straight away. She understood my needs and my desired outcome and so we started on a great life changing journey together.

The course was a shortened 3-month course where we met (virtually) every week to then every other week and hand on heart, I used to walk out of my room to go speak to my partner feeling like I was walking 6 feet tall and grinning like a Cheshire Cat.

She has this power at unlocking all those old dreams and feelings you forgot about and making you realise that they can become a reality and most importantly I found out so much more about myself in those 3 months than I did in therapy. She challenges you and pushes back and that was exactly what I needed. Don’t get me wrong, therapy is great and was needed, but if you are looking to be the best version of yourself like I was, then you need Darleen. I will be forever grateful for your help!”

— Shannagh, Lettings Manager, London

"I have worked with Darleen for the last two years during a major period of stress but also transition. After feeling ‘stuck’ personally and professionally for quite a while, and knowing I could use guidance, Darleen has helped me redefine what moving forward actually means for me and find within myself the skills and perspective needed to get going. For someone with a history of complex trauma, this has been an important complement to therapy. Therapy has helped me understand myself at a deeper level and let go of what’s been holding me back, while coaching with Darleen helps me understand where I want to be and supports me to move towards it.

I am grateful for Darleen’s wisdom, insights, support, and efforts to hold me accountable and as I start my third round of work with her, am grateful for the gains I have made and am excited about where I will come out on the other end of this segment of work together.”

— CB, Humanitarian aid worker, Switzerland

“I found the biggest difference between having a therapist and seeing Darleen as a coach, is the focus and pace of progress.

For me, seeing my therapist directed me on feeling my feelings and analysing them in the context of my life story and lived experiences. It took me while to work out “my issues” and it took some time for action to take place or change to happen. Whist having Darleen as my coach alongside me, I found her sessions more practical. We identified common themes and together we quickly found solutions and tools to deal with life and work situations, so I can move forward into action. I found the coaching process with Darleen a lot more rewarding.”

— TS - Doctor - London

“By not knowing what coaching actually was initially, I had visions of being told life affirming mantras and the obligatory pat on the back for trying. From the first chemistry session with Darleen, I was proven wrong and I was completely blown away.

Having had multiple therapy sessions in the past, I found I was led by the therapist wanting to talk about a certain subject. Whilst coaching with Darleen, I felt she allowed me to be in full control in allowing me to talk through what was on my mind and this made it empowering for me and truly insightful.”

— L.BS

‘I’m absolutely loving this coaching progress. I’m all about enacting change and being able to noticeably see the difference.

With therapy, I’ve become more aware of who I am but there is nothing in the way of guidance on how to improve the things you want in your life. Therapy has benefited me - it’s been incremental steps over a long period of time. It’s like being given 100 different keys to unlock one door.

In therapy, you are guided through the meaning of each key so that eventually you’ll be able to unlock your destiny. With coaching, you are guided in such a way that you quickly whittle it down to 3 keys and BAM- the door is unlocked”

— C.K

“Coaching with Darleen feels like an exciting journey of discovery rather than rooting through the rubble of your past life. It’s more forward thinking and optimistic. Much more about possibilities than trying to see where and why you went ‘wrong’.

I find coaching a more pleasant process.”

— D.R

“Therapists open up the old bags you’ve closed in your past not wanting to or able to deal with the emotions and teaching you once you knew or had. They delve into what you’ve learnt, coped and struggled with and untangle wires to help you unlearn certain behaviour and relearn them in a healthy more positive way.

Having a coach is like having someone as your partner or champion helping you to PUSH forward. They help put manageable steps in place to help your end goal. Helping you find purpose and discovering your higher self through very transformative exercises.”

— M.M