Coaching supports your retirement planning beyond money

I can help you navigate this change by working with you to reimagine life beyond work and establish what comes next.

Retirement is a major life transition — emotionally, socially and financially.

Work and our working life is often central to our identity and it gives us meaning and purpose.

I can help you explore your values, strengths and interests so you can build a meaningful and satisfying post-work life.

Are you....

…wanting clarity about your goals and priorities at this new stage of your life?

…unsure about your life beyond work?

… feeling a loss of identity and meaning?

…trying to understand who you are and what you want now?

…leaving work early because of redundancy and want to consider what’s next?

…Struggling after your children have left home?

…Wondering what next after divorce or the loss of your life partner?

…Trying to find your feet again after serious illness?

What is coaching?

Retirement and major life changes can bring a mix of freedom, uncertainty and possibility. You may be asking yourself what comes next, who you are beyond work or family roles, or how to create a life that feels purposeful, fulfilling and truly your own.

Through warm, supportive life transition coaching, I offer a calm and confidential space to pause, reflect and make sense of this new chapter. Together, we will explore what matters most to you, uncover what may be holding you back, and identify practical steps that help you move forward with clarity, confidence and renewed purpose.

So why come for coaching?

You may want coaching for many reasons including:

  • Clarifying your values, priorities and sense of purpose

  • Navigating changes in identity, routine, relationships and responsibilities

  • Exploring meaningful interests, creative projects, learning opportunities or new ways to contribute.

  • Building confidence as you make decisions about your next steps and future direction.

  • Strengthening your social connections and creating a life that feels balanced and rich.

  • Developing practical strategies for managing self-doubt, anxiety, or low self-esteem.

Coaching is a forward-looking conversation that helps you reconnect with your own wisdom, strengths and choices. It is different from counselling or mentoring: rather than giving advice or focusing mainly on the past, coaching helps you explore possibilities, set intentions and take manageable action.

Coaching that’s personal, practical and supportive

My role is to actively listen, ask thoughtful questions and gently support you to see things from fresh perspectives. Sessions can help you challenge limiting beliefs, recognise your strengths and create a realistic plan for the life you want to shape next.

Working together with you - helping you move forward

If you are approaching retirement, adjusting to life after work, or simply sensing that something needs to change, coaching can help you take the first step. Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation and explore how coaching could support you.

Begin your next chapter with clarity and purpose

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you are interested in coaching, please complete the contact form or email me at support@stepforwardwithlouise.co.uk‍ ‍and I will get back to you withing 2 working days.

  • I will be in touch to arrange an initial free half hour session. This will  take place either online or by phone. We can discuss what you would like to focus on and how the coaching relationship works. There will also be the opportunity for you to ask any questions that you might have.

  • Sessions take place at my home in Frome, where I have a designated space for coaching. I live about mile from the centre of Frome. I am also happy to offer online coaching sessions if that suits you better.

  • I contract initially to work with you for 6 sessions, each lasting an hour. If you wish to continue after this and we mutually agree that this is appropriate for your needs, we can book in additional sessions in blocks of three as required.

  • Your first half hour consultation session is free.

    If you decide that coaching is for you then the cost per session is a sliding scale from £55-£100 per hour. When you come to book, you choose the hourly rate that feels appropriate for you.

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