Credentials & affiliations
The work behind the work.
A summary of the qualifications, affiliations and roles that sit behind the coaching practice.
Professional qualifications
ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)
The highest credential the International Coaching Federation awards — held by a small percentage of coaches worldwide.
Qualified counsellor
Currently completing psychotherapy training.
MSc, London School of Economics
MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology
Four degrees in total
Spanning philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, and coaching.
Academic & teaching affiliations
Senior Research Associate, Intellectual Forum
Jesus College, Cambridge.
Mentor Coach, Henley Business School
Obama Foundation
Served as the Obama Foundation's only European coach.
Leadership & public life
Founder, Elect Her
UK-wide social enterprise that supported over 300 women into elected political life across a decade.
Candidate, Scottish Parliament
Stood for election in 2016.
General Manager, Borders Books and Music (Brighton)
24,000 sq ft retail operation with full P&L responsibility. Led the turnaround of a struggling store before founding the coaching practice in 2003.
Clients have included
CEOs and senior leaders across banking, finance and consulting
University Vice-Chancellor
Senior leaders in pharmaceuticals and the built environment
Leaders in the arts and the charity sector
CEOs delivering food aid in Africa
Verified profiles
ICF UK — Find a Coach
Verified ICF Master Certified Coach listing.
Jesus College, Cambridge
Senior Research Associate profile, Intellectual Forum.
University of Edinburgh Business School
Featured in the School's coaching culture programme.
Psychology Today
Verified counsellor profile (Edinburgh).
Internal Family Systems UK Directory
Listed IFS practitioner.
LinkedIn
Featured conversations
Helena Clayton — Podcast conversation with Lee Chalmers
On coaching, depth, and what it means to lead as a whole human.