Life Coaching Sessions & Testimonials

"David sees to the heart of the matter, is supportive and encouraging. His patience, his willingness to help me stick with the programme and his ability to assist in my progress have been really helpful" - Maria, USA

I offer individualised telephone coaching either as a one off, stand-alone coaching session or as a programme of sessions. The sessions I offer are based on research into what techniques are effective. For many the coaching sessions are a practical and enjoyable movement to what and where you want to be.

Initial Coaching Session

This initial telephone coaching session will give you the opportunity to talk through in some depth the issues that are of concern to you and will conclude with you having initial suggested steps to take in relation to your concerns be they self esteem, anxiety, stress, work, relationship or other matters.

This initial session allows for an assessment together with suggested actions for progress. It can be provided on a one-off, stand-alone basis or as an introductory session for a full programme of sessions (see below). Before the session you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire (provided by email) which can then be used as a starting point for discussion in the session. For the session itself we arrange for you to call me at an agreed time on 0117 230 3119.

On the basis of the initial session you can then decide whether further sessions will be helpful for you. For some clients one session will be sufficient, others will want a full programme of sessions to make the most of the coaching support and expertise available to meet your individual needs and wishes.

Programme of Coaching Sessions

If after your initial session you decide that further telephone coaching sessions will be helpful for the issues that you want to improve on, then a programme of further sessions can be offered to address the issues. The number of sessions in the programme can be adjusted to suit your particular needs and intervals between sessions can also be matched to your particular requirements and budget – some people will want weekly sessions whereas others may only require fortnightly or monthly sessions for their individualised programme.

Coaching sessions last for up to 1 hour.

What is Included in a Coaching Programme

A coaching programme will include the following:

An appropriate number of telephone coaching sessions tailored to your individual needs each lasting up to one hour.
A Project Plan can be agreed and updated at each session setting out
- Outcomes aimed for
- Actions agreed for you to try out
- Any assignments for you to undertake between sessions.
Progress on actions will be reviewed at each session and any learning points or assignments completed will be discussed to assist progress.

Money Back Guarantee

Sometimes people know that they want to achieve changes and are willing to invest in coaching sessions so long as they know that they will be successful, but they are apprehensive about taking the step of purchasing sessions because they are worried in case they do not work. I am confident in the techniques that I teach which are based on proven methods and which I have witnessed working successful on countless occasions. I therefore I offer a simple guarantee:

After the first session or any other coaching session I provide, I will give you a full refund on request for the session if you think it has not been helpful for you or has not met your expectations. You can claim the refund at any time up to 14 days after the session and it will be provided immediately.

How to Find Out More

To find out more call 0117 230 3119 or contact by email.

Client Testimonials

Below are some comments from people who have used my telephone life coaching service (where requested pseudonyms have been used to protect confidentiality):

"...the service provides an excellent support system if you have decided to make changes in your life."

"The coaching has helped me to become more aware of negative thought patterns and fears that have held me back in the past and through giving me ‘tools’ to deal with them the coaching has enabled me to start making changes in the way I communicate with people. I have found this is having a positive effect on all my relationships. It has also helped me focus on key issues that are important to me and to gain useful insights.

The coaching sessions were well organised with clear objectives for each session. They were also structured in a way to lead you from having a overview of the areas in your life you may want to make changes in, to a detailed plan for making changes in particular areas ie from general issues to specific solutions. David was organised, reliable and very easy to work with. His sense of humour and practical advice made the whole process much more fun. He was also good at guiding discussions.

I think the service provides an excellent support system if you have decided to make changes in your life." - Louisa, Madrid, Spain

"I have made steps towards improving my relationships with the people that mean the most to me..."

"I have made steps towards improving my relationships with the people that mean the most to me. I am pleased with my progress and have gained my confidence back. Having somebody to point things out that I may not have seen or recognised has been important. Suggestions on things that I could try has made the changes easier. I wanted to learn how to move forward and improve myself and it would not have been possible without the support and knowledge of a coach." Charlotte, London, UK

"Before the coaching I was concerned about my feelings of jealousy with an enduring need to find out whether my partner was unfaithful..."

“Before the coaching I had a feeling of not coping. I was concerned about my feelings of jealousy with an enduring need to find out whether my partner was faithful and the relationship right. I was also very concerned about being judged, particularly when out with my partner...

… I am now more confident in my attributes and abilities. I still sometimes ruminate about the relationships but I now have been fewer concerns about my partner’s fidelity. The balancing statements have helped me in achieving this along with control of my alcohol and caffeine intake. The balancing statements have also helped my confidence along with the positive reminders. I feel more relaxed and in control...

…My confidence has returned to large degree and in turn this has helped to relieve some of my anxieties about being judged.”
- Peter, Cheshire, UK

"You have helped me to stop focusing on the things I shouldn't have been..."

"I'd like to thank you very much for helping in our session. You have helped me to stop focusing on the things I shouldn't have been." Lisa, Sussex, UK

"I am now more able to believe in a future and in myself..."

"David impressed me as he was able to communicate an empathic understanding of my difficulties. I found his approach stimulating and a motivator for change. I am now more able to believe in a future and in myself, and have taken this opportunity to explore how I can gain a more fulfilling and quality work life that complements my family life." - Simon, Kent, UK

"David's recommendations were realistic and balanced..."

"David's recommendations were realistic and balanced, providing encouragement where appropriate and highlighting issues of importance to me. His analysis and observations were perceptive and he was thoroughly professional." - Anna, Dorset, UK

"Previously I was very tired. My mind was all over the place...I now feel more confident...I am also doing more things for myself..."

"Previously I was very tired and sleeping badly on a regular basis. My mind was all over the place with contradicting emotions. I was acting badly towards my partner, James, and was very moody and hard to be with. I was very confused about my relationship. I now feel more confident. I am more aware of my positive traits. I also feel as though I have more control over my situation, however hard it might be...

James and I are making more of an effort in our relationship and I am also more aware of how I come across towards him. I am also doing more things for myself, exercising more, and trying to sort out my skin problems. James and I have been making an effort to spend quality time together and also to go out with friends and be more social...

I feel less guilty regarding my thoughts about my ex. I am more able to look at the positive aspects of my own character and my future. I know that I can achieve my goals." - Beth, London, UK

David Bonham-Carter

Life Coaching & Business Coaching