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My background is varied, but there is a common thread running through it all: people, communication and helping others achieve their goals. I have a background in psychology and business, and in 2017 I gained my CELTA qualification and began working more extensively in English language teaching. Since then, I have worked with international speakers of English of all ages — from young children and teenagers to university students, professionals and adults — both online and in person.

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I have supported children and young people from international families as they settle into the Scottish education system, helping them develop their English, reading and writing skills and, importantly, the confidence to participate and express themselves at school. I have also spent almost a decade supporting refugees, asylum seekers and other international speakers of English, helping them use English with greater confidence in everyday life and in their communities.

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In 2018, I began my training in Neurolanguage Coaching® and became a certified Professional Neurolanguage® Coach. This brought together my interest in psychology, language and personal development and gave me a way of working that focuses not just on what you want to achieve, but on how you learn, communicate and build confidence.

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Today, I work with international speakers of English across a range of academic, professional and personal contexts. I particularly specialise in helping PhD students prepare for their viva, combining detailed, thesis-specific preparation with coaching to help them communicate their expertise with confidence and clarity.

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But viva preparation is just one part of what I do. Whether you're preparing for an important presentation, developing your professional communication, supporting your child with English, or simply wanting to feel more confident expressing yourself, I create personalised programmes around you, your goals and your strengths.

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I don't believe you need to speak “perfect” English to communicate effectively. I believe you need to find your own voice and develop the confidence to use it.

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My aim is to help you communicate in English with confidence, clarity and credibility — in whatever situation matters to you.