If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, you’re not alone.
Most mothers don’t notice the loss until “fine”
becomes the default.
Your value does not come from what motherhood produces. It comes from who you are within it.
A mother’s awareness of her inner world shapes not only her own growth and development, but also the tone of her home, her children’s emotional skills, and ultimately the relationships they carry into adulthood. Her growth is not optional. It is foundational.
This is the heart of my work:
Helping mothers recognise the value of who they are, not only the value they bring to others.
Books & Writing
Many mothers spend years saying “I’m fine” while navigating emotions they were never taught to understand.
My book I’m Fine: What Three Children Taught Me About Embracing Emotions and Parenting explores the emotional experience of motherhood through the different stages of raising children.
At its heart is the idea that if we want to raise emotionally aware children, we first need to learn the language of emotions ourselves. Through personal stories, reflection, and gentle coaching insights, I’m Fine invites mothers to become more aware of their inner world so emotions become a natural part of how families understand one another, navigate challenges, and stay deeply connected.
I also contributed a chapter to the #1 bestselling parenting book The Perfectly Imperfect Family, a collaboration of honest voices sharing the real stories behind modern parenting.
This space is for women who…
Have spent years pouring into family, work, and responsibility, and are now wondering where they went;
Long to reconnect with their emotional needs, not just manage everyone else’s;
Are ready to be seen as more than the role they’ve played;
Are looking for tools, support, and conversation that go beyond surface-level self-care;
Feel a quiet pull toward something more, something that includes them.
Know, quietly, that their inner life matters too.
Coaching, writing, and reflective resources that will help you…
Reconnect with your sense of self; your worth, your voice, and your place in the world;
Make space for your own needs without guilt, fear or apology;
Recognise patterns in your thoughts, reactions, and relationships, and gently shift them;
Strengthen connection within your family through presence, not perfection;
Creat a life that includes you, not just the roles you’ve played.
Hi, I’m Leonora
I was a capable, committed mother who put everyone else first and quietly lost connection with myself.
From the outside, everything looked fine. On the inside, I felt increasingly disconnected from who I was and unsure why motherhood felt heavier than I expected it to.
I didn’t yet understand my inner world. I didn’t recognise that the self-criticism, restlessness, and the constant pressure I carried were signals asking for attention, not evidence that I was failing.
The shift came when I realised my needs and identity weren’t things to defer, but part of the life I was already living. Change didn’t transform motherhood overnight, but it changed how I lived inside it.
That is why I now work with mothers.
As a coach, writer, and mother of three, I support women who want to remain connected to their families without disappearing themselves. I help mothers recognise the value of who they are, develop language for their inner experience, and make space for growth that belongs inside motherhood, not after it.
Because identity doesn’t stop mattering when a woman becomes a mother. It matters more.
Change need not be
complicated.
I have no agenda or secret formula except to hold a space whereby you can pursue change. Trained as an ICF coach with a background in Industrial Pscyhology and Communications, and decades of parenting experience, I have the skills to draw alongside you in your quest for clarity and fulfilment by:
providing a space that is kind, authentic and non-judgemental;
creating an opportunity for you to be curious about change;
helping you understand your values in order to set goals that are aligned with what matters most to you;
encouraging you to take action steps despite the prescence of difficult thoughts and feelings;
recognise your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, and how they impact your life and the people around you.
At the root of coaching is you and your needs.
You decide the focus, direction and pace.
I adopt a transparent approach where I share as much or as little of my story as you would like.
The relationship is one of trust and authenticity.
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals”
– Henry David Thoreau
How it works:
Step One
A Starting Point
A commitment to coaching is an investment in your future. It is therefore essential that we are a good fit.
We’ll begin with a FREE 30 min Discovery Call where you will have an opportunity to ask questions, explore options and gain clarity and the motivation to take the next step.
Step Two
Commitment to Self
Once you’ve made the decision, we’ll work out a plan that works best for you. Six sessions is a good starting point but we can work with as few as three.
This journey is about you and your commitment to self. Giving yourself a realistic amount of time to do the work and experience the benefits is important for long lasting change.
Step Three
Where, When and How
I offer 1:1 video calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Skype or WhatsApp. In person sessions are also available. I am flexible and will help find a time that works best for you.
The frequency depends on you, your priorities and desired rate of progress.
Client love
What to expect:
INSIGHT
Working with a coach offers a place to slow down and make sense of where you are, creating space to reconnect with what matters and consider what comes next.
CLARITY
Sometimes we can get so stuck in our heads that we lose sight of what’s important. My role is to offer space, support, and tools to help bring about clarity. The goal is a clearer focus and the development of priorities.
ACTION
Each session will involve an ‘action step’ to move you closer to your goal. Together, we will identify your priorities and map out a realistic timescale to keep you focused and motivated.
Ready to unlock your potential?
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