Life Coaching

coaching with body and nature for compassionate connection, deeper awareness and grounded change

this might be for you if

You often feel overwhelmed by your mind, your habits, or the pace of life

You sense something needs to change, and want space to explore what that means

You want to choose how you act and respond, rather than feeling stuck in patterns

You want a deeper connection with yourself, others, your body, and the natural world

You’re curious about what might be getting in your way, and how to work with it — internally or externally

You’re tired of systems, expectations, or the pressure to live or ‘heal’ the “right” way

You want to make changes and choices on your own terms, in your own way, at your pace

You feel there is something more to being, and can’t quite name it yet

You’re willing to be in the unknown with curiosity and responsibility

Life Coaching Options

  • outdoors, in person

    - for Lononder and people who want in person connection in nature

    - we meet in an East or North East London nature space, or I can come to a space near you if this works for both of us (this may cost more)

    - we walk, sit, roll, lie and communicate; you get coached with me and nature

  • outdoors, virtually

    - for people who are not in London or find virtually connection more accessible

    - we go to our nature spaces separately, this could be your garden or local park

    - we have a phone call, text and or use photos and videos to connect; you get coached with me and Nature

  • inside, virtually

    - for when the weather is not ideal or being outside is not what we need. For people who find indoors more accessible.

    - we meet on zoom, have a phone call or text; you get coached with me and nature.

  • “With her support, I’ve become more compassionate with myself, more present in my day-to-day life, and more connected to the kind of life I want to live."

    —Life coaching client

  • “Maristella is a game changing coach, coaching with her has transformed my life in more ways the one"

    —Life coaching client

About Stella

I bring together

  • coaching training grounded in International Coaching Federation (ICF) professional standards

  • awareness, practices and approaches routed in the social and radical models of disability

  • love, gratitude and respect for nature’s role in guiding me and us

  • a deep and lived understanding of supporting and meeting human needs, in relationship to environments.

  • an awareness of and compassion towards barriers, trauma and the experiences of intersecting systems of oppression.

  • 15+ years building a profile career in access specialising in creative access in theatre and participatory arts settings.

  • Experience supporting clients who encounter barriers in many areas of life, including those who identify as Deaf and, or disabled, neurodivergent, learning disabled or live with chronic and fluctuating physical or mental health states and conditions

  • a consistent desire to maintain presence, ease and joy whilst navigating the shared experiences

How it works

  • Book a free 30-minute connection call

    We explore what you desire and what you need.

    You get to ask any questions.

    We find out if we are a good match.

  • Choose your pace and place

    You can choose single sessions or blocks. Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or flexible.

    I coach from East and North East London Nature spaces, outdoors. Or online or phone.

    We agree fees and contracting.

  • We work together

    Space to think, feel, explore, untangle and make sense of what’s present.

    Accountability and check-ins between coaching conversations is available if needed.