​Purpose Recovery Coaching for Professionals ​After Redundancy, Retirement & Career Change

When work stops, it's not just your income that changes. You can lose identity, confidence, structure, status and a sense of purpose. I help professionals rebuild those foundations and find a clear, confident direction for what comes next.

WHO I HELP
I work with professionals who are at a turning point — whether that's been chosen or forced upon them.

You might be dealing with redundancy and wondering who you are without your job title. You might have retired and expected to feel relieved, but instead feel lost, purposeless or invisible. Or you might be returning to work after a long absence and dreading that first day back.

Whatever brought you here, the feeling is often the same: Who am I now? What do I do next? Is it too late?

It's not too late. And you don't have to figure it out alone.

I specialise in what I call career identity loss — that disorientating feeling when the role that defined you disappears and nothing has replaced it yet. It's a form of grief that most people don't recognise or talk about, but it's very real, and it doesn't have to define your future.

"Everyone deserves a coach like Vicky" Tom, London
What is Purpose Recovery Coaching?
Purpose Recovery Coaching is specialist coaching for people whose sense of identity, direction or meaning has been disrupted by a major career transition or trauma.

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WHAT I OFFER
I offer a range of coaching courses to suit where you are right now:

Flourish Programme — 4 months of structured coaching, group support, workbooks and my personal WhatsApp support. My most comprehensive offer for professionals ready to fully rebuild.

Rediscover Programme — 3 months of core transformation work. Release what's holding you back, rediscover who you are, and redefine your direction.

Coaching Only — Five 60-minute one-to-one coaching sessions to be used as required within a 6-month period. Flexible support on your terms.

Clarity Jump Start — A wellbeing workbook and 90-minute deep-dive session with preparation workbook and video. Perfect if you're not ready for a full programme but need clarity now.

Every journey starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. No pressure, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about where you are and how I can help. And every journey ends with a free Check-in session - 4 weeks later to see if you are still on track.

Testimonials

     

 I took part in a clarity call with Vicky at a point when I was leaving teaching after nearly 30 years and feeling completely overwhelmed. I couldn't work out if I was retiring or pivoting into something new, and I had so many ideas that I was drowning in them rather than moving forward. Vicky helped me cut through the noise and see which direction was actually my passion, not just another option on the list. She introduced simple techniques like journaling and meditating and these gave me the clarity I needed to find my path. She facilitated the whole process with real skill and care. I would highly recommend Vicky and her services to anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed by too many choices. Start with the Clarity course and see where it takes you. It made a genuine difference for me. 

Sarah M
From Headteacher to Celebrant
     

 An outstanding professional. Vicky afforded me the ability to gain complete clarity over my future goals and helped me establish a clear route to achieving those goals. Would not be where I am without her. 

David
     

 "Vicky helped me reconnect with my core values, my true strengths and define my purpose. I began to see myself not as someone who had been rejected but as someone with a huge amount to offer. Now I've fallen back in love with my work and my life. Working with Vicky didn't just help me find a job, it helped me find myself again." 

Sarah
Project Manager turned Teacher
     

 Vicky helped me see that retirement wasn't an ending - it was a chance to finally build a life on my own terms. I'm happier and I've got a sense of purpose and worth that doesn't depend on my job or rank. I'm not retired at all - I'm living my best life!" 

Peter
Retired Police Officer
  

F.A.Q

Purpose recovery coaching is a specialist form of coaching designed for professionals who have lost their sense of identity and direction following redundancy, retirement, or a major career change. It helps you understand who you are beyond your job title, rebuild your confidence, and create a clear plan for a purposeful next chapter.
We start with a free 45-minute discovery call where I learn about your situation and we work out if coaching is right for you. From there, I offer structured programmes ranging from a single 90-minute clarity session and workbook, to a full 4-month programme with one-to-one coaching, group support, workbooks, and ongoing WhatsApp support. Everything is tailored to where you are right now.
The professionals who invest a small, deliberate portion of their payout in the right support don't just recover faster — they build something better. The ones who wait until the money has gone and the confidence has eroded further have a much harder road. Coaching is not an expense; it's the single most strategic investment you can make in your next chapter.
Absolutely. I work with professionals of all ages — from their mid-40s to their mid-70s. Age is never the barrier; it's the story you tell yourself about what your age means. My clients have decades of skills, experience and wisdom. Coaching helps you see that clearly and use it with purpose.
No. While I'm based in Norfolk, East Anglia, I work with clients right across the UK and internationally. All coaching sessions take place via video call, so you can work with me from anywhere. I also offer in-person sessions for clients in the East Anglia area.
I offer four options: the Clarity Jump Start (a single 90-minute session for immediate clarity), Coaching Only (five flexible sessions over 6 months), Rediscover (3 months of core transformation), and Flourish (my full 4-month programme with coaching, group calls, workbooks and WhatsApp support). Every journey starts with a free discovery call where we work out which option is right for you.

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