Psychologies

“ My in-laws take over at Christmas ”

Session one...

It took Maria a while to explain why she wanted coaching. First, she asked how I was feeling, then she admired my jacket, then apologised for booking a late-afternoon session in case I was tired. Within minutes, I could see that Maria was someone who put other people’s needs before her own.

I reminded Maria: ‘These 90 minutes are for you. You don’t need to take care of me. Feel free to use

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