Integrative Compassion-Focused Coaching & Mentoring
Integrative Compassion-Focused Coaching & Mentoring is grounded in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and trauma-informed principles, and draws on a range of modalities that I’m trained in. It supports health and social care professionals in developing compassionate, trauma-informed, and sustainable professional practice and ways of being through:
- Coaching and reflective practice
- Mindfulness-based and somatic approaches
- Embodiment practices
- Mentoring principles to cultivate ethical, compassionate, and sustainable ways of working
- Strengths-based approaches to build on existing capabilities and resilience
- Supervision-informed practices, including reflective inquiry, ethical awareness, attention to power and boundaries, and care for practitioner wellbeing
This approach helps professionals embed these principles into everyday practice, and supports workplace culture work by supporting leaders and practitioners to embody trauma-informed compassionate ways of being. This work recognises that how we are in our professional roles shapes not only individual wellbeing, but also team culture, ethical practice, and the systems we work within – and that these ways of being often reflect how we relate to ourselves and others in life more broadly.
While this work draws on supervision principles, it does not replace formal line management or required clinical supervision. In terms of the compassion aspect, it draws on Compassionate Mind Training (part of CFT) and other compassion-focused practices, which you can explore in more about here:
Benefits of Integrative Compassion Focused Coaching & Mentoring
Participants typically experience:
- Enhanced reflective practice and self-awareness
- Support for ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
- Greater resilience and sustainability in high-demand roles
- Development of compassionate, trauma-informed approaches to practice
- Practical strategies for integrating somatic awareness and compassion into everyday work and life – becoming lived ways of being
- Opportunities to discuss real work challenges in a safe, supportive space
Who is This for?
Health & social care professionals, including:
- Nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals
- Social care staff
- Practitioners in any role where compassionate, trauma-informed care is central
My Experience & Approach
I draw on extensive training and experience supporting:
- Students (including formal student supervision training)
- Junior staff and rehabilitation assistants
- Colleagues through reflective, developmental, and mentoring relationships
This experience, combined with my background in physiotherapy, integrative somatic practice, and coaching, allows me to provide a supportive, reflective, and practical safe space for exploration and development.
Participants may bring any aspect of their professional practice or experience they wish to explore — including clinical challenges, team or relational dynamics, ethical dilemmas, personal impact of caring roles, or professional development goals.
Sessions can be delivered:
- Individually – tailored 1:1 reflective coaching and mentoring
- In small groups – supporting shared reflection, peer learning, and collaborative development
Within these sessions, we explore real work situations, reflect on practice, and apply Compassion Focused Therapy, trauma-informed principles, and strengths based approaches drawn from positive psychology. This provides space not only to discuss cases and reflect on challenges but also to develop professional skills, build confidence, and enhance capacity for compassionate, effective practice.
You can learn more about my qualifications and approach here:
Next Steps
To explore whether this approach is right for you get in touch with me to book a free 15 minute discovery call:
- Email Ann: info@unityphysio.co.uk
- Call Ann: 07871 240188
- Use the Book Now button below
This work compliments organisational programmes and workshops. For team-based or workplace-focused learning, see my Workplace Workshops & Programmes information here:
Location
You can arrange a virtual appointment for anywhere in the UK or an in person appointment in North Hykeham, Lincoln.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out how Ann can help manage and change fatigue, do what you love, live well and thrive again get in touch to book your appointment, or a free 15 minute call to help you decide if working with Ann is right for you.