Kay Burdis-Hunt - Life Coach
Bio
Leaving home at 17 I served in the armed forces and then in civi street my working experience includes logistics, recruitment & HR.
Following a personal interest in human behaviour I embarked on a psychology degree, gaining a greater understanding of the link between emotions, thoughts and behaviour and the impact of these on relationships, career and wider social interactions.
Working then for many years at a senior level in mental health I developed empathy, a non-judgemental approach and a level of professionalism and ethics which remains with me today. I trained as a Life Coach utilising cognitive behavioural theory in 2016 and further qualifications in stress management and performance coaching. Recently I completed a Masters’ degree in Psychology, coaching young people for wellbeing and resilience and an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing coaching.
Kay Burdis-HuntCertified Coach
Life coaching is an holistic, ethical process fostering a trust-based relationship, encouraging self-awareness and actions towards achieving your goals. The process is solution-focused, encouraging you to monitor progress and identify blocks to change. Each session agrees a focus and desired outcome, with the fundamental coaching goals in mind.
Experience
I have worked as a Life coach since 2016 utilising cognitive behavioural and positive psychology theory and models. Life coaching looks at all areas of your life as each area impacts on the others. You then choose the area for focus.
My coaching sessions bring a non-judgemental approach which is goal driven, by you. I provide an empowering space to facilitating you to exceed prior levels of personal development or professional performance, where positive change for greater life satisfaction, happiness and success is achieved.
Coaching areas include mental health and wellbeing, relationships, confidence, personal development, stress management or conflict, confidence and motivation.
We will work together for you to understand your character strengths and personal values, with a focus on solutions.
Sometimes identifying ‘what’ you want to change in your life can be difficult. As your coach I will help you to navigate thought processes, consider different perspectives and identify realistic achievable goals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION MSc Forensic Psychology. BSc (Hons) Psychology.
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma in Mental Health & Wellbeing Coaching. Certificate in Stress Management and Performance Coaching. Certificate in Coaching. Certificate in Life Coaching.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Graduate member of The British Psychological Society. Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching. Associate member of The International Society for Coaching Psychology. Senior Member of Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists
Reviews
I initially chose to work with Kay regarding plotting a new direction with my business and ended up using my new found tools to help with my children who had experienced difficult times following my divorce. On the business side, I have now set a great positive course, (I was previously floundering) leading to my semi-retirement. I now have firm, but achievable goals. I know where I am heading and have a route planned on how to get there. I have a positive and excited attitude to my future and feel that a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. The answers were there all the time, Kay helped me answer my own questions. I have used my new positive attitude sucessfully in dealing with the needs of my children. Thank you Kay.
P.B
I have known kay for many years and she has coached me through so many aspects of life that I have found challenging. She is not only supportive and non-judgemental, but has really listened to me and reflected on ways to help me though personal issues with anxiety, confidence, stress and motivation. My time spent with kay has truly impacted my life and developed me into a person I am proud to be. Her range of practical techniques and knowledge of how the brain works has given me new understandings of dealing with personal struggles, something that I have shared with friends who have told how much it has helped them as well! I cannot recommend talking to Kay enough, thank you Kay!!
J Woodward
Having now started working with Kay I cannot recommend her enough, from the minute we started working together, I have felt like I am getting to where I want to be, and better understanding all aspects of my life. Kay is someone I see as a long term part of my life and a key part of future success, development and happiness. If you're debating a life coach you don't need to go anywhere else!