a bit about me

Hi my names Bridget and I live in Aberdeenshire with my family. I am passionate about supporting people to find their power, and want to encourage them to walk in it whatever that looks like.

Originally from the Scottish highlands I have lived in a number of different places during my life. This included time abroad in Germany and South Africa as well as Edinburgh in Scotland before moving to Aberdeen in 2009 to study for a degree in Theology followed by completing level 1-4 Counseling Skills.

My work background is varied, with experience from hospitality and management to retail and a number of third sector organisations. I have over 15 years of youth work experience including working in secondary schools, setting up youth projects, mentoring and coaching young people who are disengaged from education. This involved supporting those struggling with addictions and other challenges. I have had the privilege of starting two charities working in areas of mental health, faith, community development, and support. This has given me the opportunity to train and support voluntary groups and staff teams, as well as board set up, growth, and management. These varied settings have enabled me to develop my coaching and mentoring experience working with individuals as well as groups.

I have always had an interest in people, what makes us tick, why we are the way we are, and the impact of our past on who we have become. From my own lived experience of dealing with mental health challenges, and a challenging upbringing, I am passionate about supporting people to find their power and bring change to their futures - for themselves and those around them.

All these experiences have led me to this point of launching the Empowered Coaching Co - a space for people like you to navigate a way forward and move towards the place you want to be.

I am currently completing my ICF Level 1 - International Coaching Federation qualification. I take monthly supervision and make sure all my work is supported and covered well by high quality insurance.

I believe everyone is unique and here for a reason - however life can be challenging, sometimes confusing, and often difficult to navigate on our own. We may feel at a crossroads in life - unsure of which way to go, or feel stuck and paralysed. Life Coaching can help you make sense of where you are and support you find a way forward to where you would like to be - equipping you with the tools needed to get there.

Why not book an initial chat with me and we can take it from there? I would love to hear your story, and together find a way forward that works for you.

I offer life coaching as well as consultancy on project growth and development.