about kate
I live on a farm in Wiltshire, UK with my husband, three teenagers, three dogs and two Shetland ponies. I’m a Northerner and hail from Bolton originally although I’ve been living in Wiltshire now for over 20 years. I studied Psychology at the University of Manchester, where my fascination with how people think, feel, and grow really began. After years of teaching and supporting children, I realised my passion lay in helping adults navigate their own challenges and potential — and I haven’t looked back since.
I feel most at home in green spaces, especially the English countryside, where I can slow down, breathe, and reconnect. You’ll often find me with a book in hand in the garden, or off exploring somewhere new with my family.
ABOUT KATE OATLEY
People have always been at the heart of my work. My degree in Psychology sparked a lifelong curiosity about how we think, feel, and grow — and how understanding that can help us thrive. With experience spanning education to leadership, I’m driven by a genuine desire to understand, support, and empower others to reach their potential.
My whole career has been a melting pot of experiences that have led me to this point. I’ve always had a strong sense of needing to do what feels right at the time and so I’ve never felt tied to a particular career. When I burnt out quite spectacularly aged 25 after being in a corporate world that just didn’t align with my values (although I didn’t have the vocabulary or understanding of this at the time), I knew it was time to rediscover who I was and what brought me joy. Since then, I made a commitment to myself to never be dragged down by a job I just didn’t subscribe to fully.
Fast forward 20+ years and it feels serendipitous that I should be able to combine all of my skills and experiences to work as a coach. My approach values every client as a whole person, whatever their background or experience, and is grounded in my own core values. Working in alignment with these means I create a non-judgemental, psychologically safe space where clients can explore and navigate their challenges with honesty and confidence. Together, we focus on purposeful, wholehearted, and action-oriented outcomes that create meaningful change.
As a coach, I am a member of the Association for Coaching and I adhere to the Global Code of Ethics for coaches. I receive regular peer supervision as well as group supervision via the European Mentoring and Coaching Council - EMCC. My commitment to CPD through these organisations ensures I am abreast of changes and updates within the coaching industry.
