Frequently Asked Questions

Trust is at the heart of any successful coaching engagement. Our initial, free consultation is an opportunity for you to discuss your current situation and what you are hoping to achieve through coaching. On our side we will share with you the New Chapters coaching approach and discuss whether we feel we can help. If we both feel we are a good fit and would like to ‘partner’ together to achieve your goals, we will agree on further logistics, Ts & Cs etc

Coaching can be a truly powerful and ‘transformative’ experience which can support you in achieving your goals or realising your career/life ambitions.

However, for coaching to be a worthwhile investment, you will need to…

1. invest time and energy in the coaching process
2. come with an open mind and be preared for honest conversations
3. commit to change and to the pursuit of a particular goal
4. take action!

No. Coaching is future focussed. Coaches work with clients to help them identify future goals, leverage their existing strengths, support them in overcoming challenges and empower them to take action. Counselling is a form of therapy which  supports clients who are dealing with unresolved issues or emotions related to the past.

At New Chapters, we are not qualified to provide counselling services.

A typical coaching engagement will comprise 4 to 6 sessions normally of 60 to 90 minutes duration. These sessions may be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

Coaching sessions are conducted online (Zoom) or in person, ideally a mix of both

Yes, as a Manager in the corporate world, I have been coaching for many years. I hold a Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring from Kingstown College and I am an EMCC accredited Practioner. As a professional member of the European Coaching and Mentoring Council, I abide by their regulations and best practices. 

This depends on your personal situation and whether you are a private or corporate client.  We aim to be fair, transparent and to offer value for money. Following our initial free discovery call, if we decide to work together, payment is made in advance of scheduling coaching sessions.