Hello, I’m Diane – it’s good to meet you. I’m looking forward to working with you.
I have almost 20 years’ experience as a creativity coach and creative arts therapist, with a background in theatre, performance, writing and publishing. I am also a trained dance movement psychotherapist who has worked in a range of settings over the past 10 years, including prisons, the NHS and community mental health.
Alongside my coaching practice, I am an applied theatre practitioner, and I’m especially passionate about the power of theatre to tell stories, build communities and change the political and social landscape. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community  and I firmly believe in the power of collaboration and community in effecting change and transformation.
My abiding passion is for working with people, much like myself, who might be on the brink of a transition or find themselves at a crossroads, and want support in navigating that with grace and fortitude. I have been here myself on a regular basis, and each time I have found encouragement and inspiration in reaching out to my community or speaking with a skilled coach or mentor. You might be a social entrepreneur or creative leader, and want to take your business or project to the next level. You might be struggling with your relationships, at home or work, and want to explore ways of creating and developing healthier patterns of relating. Perhaps you have an idea for a creative project, and want to find the confidence to take that first step, or maybe you simply want to express your creativity more and bring it further and deeper into your everyday life. Maybe you’ve just had enough of dancing to someone else’s tune, and want to take some space and time to reflect on who you are and what it is that you really want, before the world told you who you should be. Whatever you hope to gain from our work together, I firmly believe that the answers already lie within you. If you’re ready to start living life from the inside out, come and work with me!