Holistic Life Coach
About Matilde
Hi, I am Matilde. I am a holistic life coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Ayurveda Lifestyle & Diet Consultant, and NLP Practitioner, working with individuals and organisations who want to create sustainable, human-centred ways of working and living.
I support people who are navigating demanding professional roles alongside complex personal lives – often while feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what truly matters to them. Through coaching, I offer a thoughtful, grounded space to reflect, gain clarity, and move towards change that feels realistic, supportive, and sustainable.
My work blends holistic perspectives with practical mindset tools, always shaped collaboratively and adapted to meet you where you are – without pressure to “fix” yourself or conform to a single way of being.
My Perspective
Understanding Your World
I spent many years in a demanding international corporate career, alongside significant life transitions including motherhood and divorce. These experiences gave me first-hand insight into the pressures many professionals face when trying to succeed at work while also caring for their wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self.
I am also autistic (ASD). This lived experience informs how I understand energy regulation, sensory processing, communication differences, and burnout in professional environments. It shapes my coaching perspective – but it does not limit my work. I support neurodivergent and neurotypical clients alike, with a focus on creating environments and strategies that work with different nervous systems and ways of thinking.
My approach is grounded in resilience, self-awareness, and values-led change, rather than pushing through at the cost of wellbeing. An ongoing interest in the mind–body connection, supported by practices such as yoga and my training in positive psychology, Ayurveda, and NLP, underpins the way I work: structured, reflective, and compassionate.
I am a registered member of:
- the Association of Ayurveda Professionals UK (AAPUK)
- the Positive Psychology Guild (PPG)
Bringing Ayurveda, NLP & Positive Psychology Together for Your Growth
As your coach, I bring together the reflective insights of Ayurveda, the evidence-informed principles of positive psychology, and the practical tools of NLP, using all three as flexible frameworks rather than rigid systems.
This integrated approach supports you to understand your patterns, clarify what matters to you, and develop strategies that feel aligned with your values, capacities, and real-life context.
The aim is not optimisation or constant self-improvement, but sustainable change that supports both wellbeing and effectiveness – at work and beyond. Learn about my services here.
Testimonials
For the privacy of my clients, I do not disclose any identifying details in the testimonials below. Each story has been shared with permission and reflects the authentic experiences of individuals I have coached.
Ofsted Deep Dive
In just one coaching session, Matilde helped me reframe my mindset from self-doubt to confidence. I went into my Ofsted deep dive proud of my achievements, and the inspection was a resounding success. Her coaching was truly transformational.
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Before Coaching
As an experienced subject leader, I was used to being recognised for high standards. However, after moving to a new school, I felt anxious and full of self-doubt when my subject was chosen for an Ofsted deep dive. I had only been there a few months. Even though I had already put many practices in place, all I could see were the gaps. I felt embarrassed and convinced I hadn’t done enough.
During Coaching
Through my coaching with Matilde, I gained clarity, calmness, and confidence. In just one session, she helped me reframe my mindset. My negative thoughts shifted into pride in what I had achieved.
After Coaching
When I met the Ofsted inspectors, I approached the meeting from a place of confidence. I openly stated that I had only been at the school for a short time but was proud of the progress made. The inspection was a resounding success. The inspectors highlighted my subject as the strongest in the school and described me as a passionate leader whose subject would thrive under my leadership.
Without Matilde’s coaching, I would not have had the clarity, pride, or confidence that allowed me to present myself so positively. It was truly transformational.
Finding Purpose in Work
Matilde brought a sense of order and structure to our sessions, offering fresh perspectives and clear actions to move forward. Her genuine desire for my success was contagious, and I would happily seek further coaching from her and recommend her to anyone seeking an experienced coach.
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Before Coaching
When I first started coaching with Matilde, I was struggling to find real purpose in my job. I often felt uncertain about my direction. Matilde was a pleasure to work with. She offered fresh perspectives and kept my thoughts on track during our sessions. Her sense of order and structure helped me consider views I would not have seen on my own.
During Coaching
She provided clear actions to help me move forward and drew on a wealth of experience when talking through problems. More importantly, I always felt her genuine desire for my success and development. Her motivation was contagious, and I found it inspiring.
After Coaching
I enjoyed our sessions enormously. I came away with greater clarity and a much stronger sense of purpose in my work. I would happily seek further coaching from Matilde and recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and knowledgeable coach.
Life Purpose and Career Clarity
With Matilde’s help I found clarity in my values and goals, and I now feel I’ve discovered work that I love. Her laser focus, empathy, and accountability have made all the difference in moving me closer to my purpose.
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Before Coaching
My major goal was to retrain, find a life purpose, and discover work that truly felt fulfilling. When I started coaching, I felt stuck and unsure how to align my values with a meaningful career path. With Matilde’s help, I believe I’ve now found that clarity.
During Coaching
Through our sessions, Matilde helped me dig deep into identifying my values and understanding what truly matters to me. From there, she guided me in establishing clear and achievable goals. She kept the conversation moving with precision, always focusing on the issues that mattered. I never lost sight of what I wanted to achieve. Her accountability pushed me to take action and created enormous progress.
After Coaching
What stood out most was Matilde’s laser focus, authenticity, and empathy. She created a space where I felt supported and gently challenged in the right ways. Our sessions were incredibly productive. They brought me closer not only to achieving my goals but also to feeling confident that I’m on the right path in life and work.
I am very thankful. I would highly recommend Matilde as a life coach to anyone searching for clarity, purpose, and the motivation to make meaningful changes.
Balancing Analysis and Intuition
Matilde helped me see that my analytical nature, which I thought was holding me back, could actually be a strength if I learned how to balance it with intuition. Her metaphors and guidance shifted my perspective, and I now feel more confident in navigating relationships with clarity and trust in myself.
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Before Coaching
I have always been someone who overanalyses everything. Often, I couldn’t see the bigger picture. In one session, Matilde used the metaphor of an impressionist painting – when you look too closely you only see dots, but when you step back you see the beauty of the whole. That metaphor struck a deep chord with me.
During Coaching
She helped me understand that my analytical nature is actually a gift. I simply needed to balance it with intuition and experience, rather than let fear or speculation take over. We explored how my fear of losing the positive aspects of my current life was keeping me from building meaningful relationships. Matilde encouraged me to let the past inform me but not dictate my future.
She also showed me that I naturally build connections when I feel affinity. This realisation helped me see that I’m not as introverted as I sometimes believed. Her suggestions for starting small, authentic connections – instead of rushing into labels or expectations – felt aligned with my nature and gave me a practical next step.
After Coaching
What I value most is that Matilde helped me see myself differently. Instead of someone held back by overthinking, I now see myself as someone able to use both analysis and intuition to create relationships that truly matter. It was a profound shift in how I approach both myself and others.
Find Balance, Clarity and Purpose
By bringing together holistic perspectives, practical coaching tools, and evidence-informed positive psychology, I support you to develop ways of living and working that feel balanced, clear, and aligned with what matters most to you.
This approach recognises that wellbeing looks different for different people. Rather than striving for constant growth or performance, the focus is on creating conditions where you can work, relate, and make choices in ways that are sustainable, meaningful, and supportive of your individual needs.
Together, we will take practical, compassionate steps towards shaping a life that reflects your values, supports your wellbeing, and fits the reality of who you are and how you live.
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