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I always give myself time to think and to reacquaint myself with my clients before their sessions. I think about coaching techniques, questions, and knowledge I have that could be helpful to them. I sometimes need to manage my own self-talk, too: ‘Am I doing enough?’ ‘Am I the right person to be working with this client?’

Hazel’s situation is complex, and it is appropriate to check that I am working within my areas of competency, and to recognise when and if I should consider referring Hazel to a professional with more specific experience.

The last time we met, Hazel had experienced a breakthrough in accepting and acknowledging the reality of her partner’s

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