Meet Coach Helen
From Heartbreak to Wholeness – A Journey of Reclaiming Self and Purpose
Hello, I’m Helen – The Thriving Woman’s Coach
My coaching journey began in the ashes of personal upheaval. The end of a decades-long marriage and the deep sense of loss that followed became the catalyst for a transformation I never expected. In the space where heartbreak once lived, I found healing, empowerment, and ultimately, a renewed sense of self.
But that’s just where the story began.
What started as a search for stability during a crisis evolved into a powerful mission: to support women through the very life stages and struggles I’ve walked myself: grief, burnout, identity loss, and reinvention. I now combine my training with hard-earned personal insight to help women rebuild their lives on their own terms.
I know how it feels to give everything to a relationship or a career and lose sight of yourself in the process. I’ve lived the exhaustion of putting everyone else first, only to realise I’d left no space for me. I also know what it means to come out the other side, not as the person I used to be, but as someone even stronger, wiser, and more fulfilled.
Today, I support women who find themselves lost and lonely at a crossroads. Whether it comes after heartbreak, career burnout, family transition or simply the quiet ache of “Is this all there is?” Together, we’ll explore what’s possible for you and create a life that aligns with your joy, values, and potential.
This work is powerful, honest, and yes, it is sometimes painful. But it’s also beautiful. Because you are not broken, you are becoming.
If you're ready to rediscover who you are and step into the next vibrant chapter of your life, I’d be honoured to walk that path with you.
My Transformation
Reconnecting with the Woman I Was and Becoming Even More
As a child and young adult, I was fearless. I climbed the tallest trees in the woods near our home, raced through life with curiosity, and at just 10 years old, leapt off the highest platform at Southport open-air baths because a friend dared me. That bold little girl had so many dreams, so much energy, and a spark that felt unstoppable.
But like so many women, I took a different path; one filled with love, family and responsibility. I became a wife, a mother and worked full-time. In giving so much to others, I slowly lost sight of myself.
By the time I realised how far I’d drifted from that vibrant, daring version of me, I didn’t know how to get her back.
My breakdown became my turning point. It forced me to pause, to look inward, and to ask myself the questions I’d avoided for years:
- How do I feel?
- What do I want?
- And most importantly, what's standing in the way of me achieving it?
Now, I invite you to take a look at the pictures at the top of this page. They were all taken after that breakdown. What you see is not just a woman smiling, it’s a woman who reclaimed her joy, her voice, her power.
And you can too.
You don’t have to wait until you hit rock bottom like I did. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. If you're feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of how to reconnect with your desires, your confidence, or your purpose, then reach out.
I’m here to support you as you begin yourjourney to healing, happiness, and fulfilment. Together, we’ll find your way back to you and forward into the life you truly want.
How Coaching Saved My Life
I found a supportive Relationship Coach who understood my journey.
It was during this dark and desolate period that I discovered Laura Doyle's podcasts. Her words were like a beacon in my storm, showing me that I wasn't alone and that transformation was within reach. Despite my limited resources, I joined the Ridiculously Happy Wife program, followed by the coach training program. This was the start of a profound metamorphosis.
The lessons were hard but necessary. I realised I had lost myself - "my Helen" - in the midst of life's demands. I had neglected my own needs, lost sight of my self-worth, and unknowingly pushed away those who cared for me. I had become someone I no longer recognised, consumed by control and devoid of joy. My health had deteriorated; I was overweight and depressed, a shadow of the vibrant woman I once was.
But with each step in Laura Doyle's program, I reclaimed a piece of myself. I found a supportive community of women who understood my journey and encouraged my growth. I learned the importance of self-care, of finding joy in my own company, and of being responsible for my own happiness. Today, I stand healthier, happier, and more confident. I am rebuilding my life, one day at a time, with a newfound sense of purpose.
