Reviews

3 reviews (5.0)

April 12, 2015

Petra provided a safe, welcoming space for me to explore what was holding me back in my personal and professional life. Even when I was frustrated with myself (“oh god I'm not here again?!”) she would have this gentle way of exploring the issue to reveal a new angle or a new layer that I wasn't able to see myself. Her astute, kind questions allowed me to explore things at a deeper level and helped to shine a light on personal beliefs that were holding me back. She guided me to discover my own truths and in the end, her genuine, caring presence helped me become a better friend to myself. I feel lighter and more focused thanks to her!

Katherine Forster, Writer, Ottawa, Canada

February 19, 2015

-What change I bring about for you? I realised a lot of things that seem very obvious now – that work is required to achieve success and rather than working out what is required for the work to be begun, starting the work is more important. I was challenged to embark on a difficult aim - 100 gigs in a year, and once I started I realised that it might be less difficult than it looked from the outside. I also learned that it's easier to be frightened of things that you are avoiding... I feel quite different about attempting to achieve goals. -How would you describe my approach? It was pretty relaxed. It felt quite person centred – I would talk a lot and you would ask specific questions at the right time. You would call my attention to particular things you were hearing and when I came to a breakthrough it always felt as though it had come from me, which I think is much more powerful than someone telling me what they thought. -What did you get from our work together? A sense of where I wanted to go and how to get there. -Is there anything you would have liked to be different? I got most from being challenged. The question 'are you interested or are you committed?' was a major one for me. I might have liked to be dared to do more things a little earlier (though it might have felt a bit confrontational in the first few weeks). -What are Petra's strengths? Extremely perceptive. Petra always felt like she had a very clear understanding of what was getting in my way, more so than I did, and would guide me towards realising what the issue was rather than telling me. -Would you recommend Petra and if so why? Totally. I got a lot from it. Petra is an extremely supportive, encouraging, perceptive coach, and after only 5 sessions I am much better equipped to achieve my goals. -Do you have any other comments you'd like to make? Thanks for a fantastic experience.

Simon Brooke, Comedian, London

February 19, 2015

- What change I bring about for you? You encouraged openness with myself. As a result of speaking with you, I take myself more seriously, and honour myself. -What did you get from our work together? I now have a greater understanding of my needs. With Petra I can make confessions and explore the elements of my thinking and feelings of which I am slightly ashamed. I am inclined to speak about these areas seriously and without diminishing them through joviality, or exaggerating. -Would you recommend Petra and if so why? I would recommend Petra if your aim is to explore yourself and your motives, to drive your life forward. Her approach is to guide her client to an exploration of self, thoughts, motives etc. This, for me, is effective in getting to an uncomfortable root and tackling it, and then working on goals and aspirations from a clear space. -What are Petra's strengths? Petra holds silence very well. She encourages reflection during the session, and this is not always comfortable, but she is unflinching. To consolidate what I have said above: Petra provides a perfect space in which to explore myself, my darker side, and to have the strength to face the light.

Sitwat Asad, Transformational Coach, London