What organisations have to say about me...
"...Thanks so much for all the effort you put in ahead of the call and for being so generous with your time and knowledge.
We’re absolutely committed to being the best we can be and as I said on the call, this insight is gold dust.
I’d love to speak with you again as we progress and if you think of anything else that airlines (or airports) should be doing better then please do reach out..."
Catherine Broome, Head of Customer Care - Virgin Atlantic (Jul 2023)
Marianna Corbett, Executive Director, Global Markets - Nomura International PLC (Jan 2023)
"Natalie has been an integral part of the SNAP family since she registered with us a few years ago. She is a qualified counsellor, the author of the blog Better to be Different, and a dedicated parent to two neurodiverse children. Her compassion, expertise, and personal experience make her uniquely equipped to guide parents through the emotional challenges of raising children with special educational needs and disabilities. We are so pleased that Natalie will be coming into SNAP to deliver her course 'Emotional Resilience for Parents of Children with SEND' which is designed to help parents navigate the complex emotions that come with this journey in the autumn term and also in 2025.
I highly recommend Natalie to any parent seeking support, resilience, and a sense of community in their parenting journey"
Karen Boath, CEO - SNAP, Special Needs and Parents (Aug 2024)
What clients have to say about me...
"I found the group therapy sessions amazing. So supportive and I always felt that I could speak if I needed to but with no pressure to do so. Each session was very well prepared by Natalie and the sessions covered topics which were relevant to the group. Natalie was very supportive, empathic and kept the group to task. Natalie is extremely knowledgeable and professional as well as having a personal and deep understanding of the challenges and problems that the members of the group had. I would highly recommend"
- Lisa Walters, SEN Parent (Aug 2023)
"Natalie is the most supportive person I have ever met. She can turn my confused thoughts into practical and helpful steps without any judgement. Natalie makes you feel you can follow a plan even if you are the most disorganised mess! The results I have seen in myself and in others on LL are remarkable and sustainable. Thank you Natalie for helping me."
- Tracey Hilton, Client (Aug 2023)
"I had met Natalie via her Facebook page following my son’s ASD diagnosis. Natalie’s posts had highlighted the joy and positivity that can be found in life with a neurodiverse child at a time when things seemed overwhelming and negative. Natalie’s course builds focus on the needs of the parent (or carer) of a child with special needs to help them talk about the emotions and impact this can have on them, their immediate and extended family. A chance to process and understand what is happening which then leads to a sense of strength and also equips you with skills and strategies to help your child, yourself and your family thrive after such a diagnosis. The group setting also brings people together in a network who are experiencing the same journey. This allows further insights, support and the ability to share, often through tears and laughter, the stories you have to tell of a journey that’s a little different to most but not to them. I have found my tribe and I thank Natalie for introducing me"
- Joanna Francis, SEN Parent (Aug 2023)
"Can’t recommend these groups enough! Natalie is such an amazing person who has helped us explore so many topics and strategies to help us on our journey. It’s also been invaluable to connect with other parents…who just simply get it"
- Anna Cole Peak, SEN Parent (Aug 2023)
"Natalie is most probably the best LighterLife couch you can find!!! And I tried quite a few throughout the years.
Her energy is amazing and her super generous personality is contagious. She got me from 0 to 100% in a few short weeks after struggling to get back on track for 14years.
If you’re serious about your weight loss I’d definitely encourage you to go for her boot camps as well as your normal weekly meetings. Apart from the staggering results you’ll also get to meet the same group of people week on week which will cheer you on along the way."
- Carmen Heber Hall, Client (Feb 2024)
"I came to Natalie a few years ago when I was struggling to cope with divorce, issues with my teenage kids, and the pressures of the pandemic. Her style really works for me because she listens to the mess in my head that spews out, but then challenges my thinking, and helps me see things differently. I call her 'Coach Fernando' because she is constantly training me to empower my own growth and happiness. I am developing an emotional strength and perspective that makes me happier, a better dad to my kids, and has given me the confidence to remarry, and have a close and authentic relationship with my new wife. Natalie has also ran parenting sessions at the investment bank I work at, which were really popular. I have recommended Natalie to many friends who talk to me about how they have benefitted from her sessions."
- Phil Gevaux, Client (Aug 2024)