Hello,

I'm Ruby - a Wellbeing Coach.

I support people who care about social justice to gain better balance through coaching and therapy, so you can show up with confidence and purpose.

If you're feeling stuck, and would like to find a way to move forwards with an issue, I can help. A coaching session involves being truly listened to, exploring a safe, confidential, reflective space to think. Helping you work through a difficult situation in your life and understand, befriend or transcend your behaviour patterns.

By helping you navigate a new path forwards and asking incisive questions, I work to boost self-compassion and resilience for any challenges or periods of transition in your life, no matter how big or small.

Who I work with:

> A Wellbeing Coach for the NHS Leadership Academy and private clients;

> UK Chapter Lead at Mindful Return, coaching and facilitating a support programme for mums returning to work;

> Marketing & Events Lead at Julie's Bicycle, an environmental charity supporting the cultural sector;

> Coach-Therapist for the Climate-Aware Therapeutic Support Directory

In addition to coaching, I'm a Bloomberg Tech Fellow and business development lead with 17 years’ managerial experience in the non profit sector, particularly committed to supporting social and climate justice causes, and the incredible people driving them.

I'm passionate about promoting wellbeing, and facilitating lasting positive behaviour change in my teams, audience and clients.

I'm based in South London with my young son and partner, and in my spare time I can get geeky about yoga, arts, board games, and music.

I support individuals through challenging periods in their lives to find balance, clarity and purpose.

Why you, why now?

You may have an issue / question to bring to our session to work through together, something you’re looking to shift or develop. A nagging of un-utilised potential. Or maybe just a sense that you know something needs to change, even if you don’t know quite what that is! And now is a time you’re willing to reflect, and take action. I will help hold you accountable to making progress on your goals or let go of behaviour patterns standing in your way.

What can I help with?

Confidence and resilience; behaviour change; self care and dealing with burnout; career development; redundancy; life transitions, including returning to work after maternity; working with shame / the inner critic; managing stress and anxiety; shifting procrastination and more.

Please use the contact form below to get in touch with any questions or book an introductory call.

"Ruby has been incredible to work with. I’ve done coaching in the past and found it frustrating and largely unhelpful so I started this coaching in a very skeptical state of mind. In less than three months, not only has Ruby entirely converted me, she’s also instigated me starting a new job and massively improved my levels of confidence and motivation.

At the start of these sessions Ruby asked what my ideal outcome would be and I said a new job in a specific sector that would allow me to expand my freelance work. After 5 years feeling very stuck in a rut and unable to change my job, circumstances and low mood I now have exactly that.

I honestly wouldn’t have applied for the new role let alone had the confidence to get it without Ruby's coaching. Her gentle but persistent way of getting me to consider the various issues I was facing was really effective and I especially appreciated that she worked in a way to suit me and my practical approach to things. I can’t recommend Ruby enough. She’s quite literally changed my life."

Rebecca, Marketing & Communications Consultant (Coaching client)

For Wellbeing or Leadership Coaching please use the contact form below to book a complimentary 30 minute introductory session and find out how I can best support you.

For NHS managers and leaders, find me on the NHS Leadership Academy Coaching & Mentoring Hub.

For mums returning to work after maternity leave, please check out Mindful Return, a 4-week facilitated course and community dedicated to supporting you through this transitional period.

For young people seeking mentoring support, please register with Arts Emergency or Catalyse Change.

For anyone affected by the Climate Crisis or eco-related distress, please find me on the Climate Aware Therapeutic Alliance (where up to 3 sessions can be accessed free of charge).

"I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone looking for a Coach. She has a very gentle approach which makes you feel instantly safe and able to speak freely. Through great questioning, she expertly helps you sort through your ideas and create strategies on what to do next when you feel stuck."

Charlotte, Management & Leadership Trainer (Coaching client)

I care about the quality of my training, and top this up regularly with an ongoing commitment to CPD and supervision.  

Wellbeing Coaching:

I began my person-centred coaching training in 2016 with a Life Coaching Foundation, and in 2023 I qualified with a Coaching Diploma (equivalent to ILM Level 7). I also have an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health & Wellbeing Coaching. I've been trained predominantly by Relational Dynamics, Culture at Work, Kingstown College, Academy of Executive Coaching and The Coaching Academy. 

Alongside my core coaching qualifications, I have a Foundation in Gestalt Coaching, certificates in Immunity to Change™ Maps and Tests, Mindfulness-Based Self Compassion and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and a Foundation Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Additional Climate Coaching specialism:

For anyone impacted by eco-anxiety in particular, and those focused on environmental or climate justice issues, I am also trained to Climate Change Coaching Mastery level. I have a PGDip in Sustainability and Adaptation Planning from UEL and an Arts Management Qualification in Social and Ecological Justice, Art & Activism. I'm an alumni of the Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet meditation training from Plum Village. 

Counselling:

Whilst I finish up my training to become a Compassionate Inquiry practitioner I am offering reduced rates for counselling sessions. Alongside my Advanced Counsellor & Psychotherapist certification, my approach is Compassionate Inquiry-informed and I am in the middle of studying for my MSc in Integrative Counselling & Coaching.

I am an Accredited EMCC Coach at Practitioner Level, Accredited member of the ACCPH (for Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Student Member, with Professional Indemnity insurance, ICO registration and an enhanced DBS check.

I am a member of the international Climate Coaching Alliance, as well as the Climate Psychology Alliance, and am Certified Carbon Literate.

I have also taken The Ethical Move pledge, to show I'm committed to ethical marketing - communicating inclusively, truthfully, and clearly, with transparency, for the benefit of the common good. That means no empty promises, avoiding manipulation, offering honest pricing, and only making statements I can back up.

My coaching and counselling is offered on a sliding scale so it's more accessible for people who would struggle to afford it otherwise. My rates start from £45 an hour and scale up to £75, depending on affordability tiers. 

Current offers:

I offer pro-bono coaching for some charities and also accept Access to Work recipients.  

In Spring/Summer 2026 I am offering a number of clients a free series of 50minute Compassionate Inquiry® -informed counselling sessions in return for feedback.

If you have a challenge you’d like support with, please get in touch, I'd love to find a way to help you.

"Life affirming. Ruby is an amazing coach who worked with me through an extremely challenging period in my life and allowed me to reclaim my voice, my strength and my narrative which I am so grateful for!"

Fatima, Researcher (Coaching client)

"Ruby led me through sessions of Compassionate Inquiry with a wonderful calm, positive and supportive presence. She gently got me to visit various problem areas ensuring I related my thoughts to emotional responses in my body and how to improve these with self parenting going forward. I am very grateful for her insight and understanding. The sessions have been very impactful and I use the practical tools she taught me regularly."

Lesley, Teacher & Shop Assistant (Compassionate Inquiry client)

I have completed the trauma-informed Professional Compassionate Inquiry® training and additional mentorship programme.  I continue to be a trainee until completion of certification (estimated Spring 2026). 

Compassionate Inquiry® is a transformational psychotherapeutic coaching practice developed by Dr Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur that helps heal historical trauma, whilst building a reconnection with our body and emotions. It is a way of exploring the patterns, adaptations and challenges we experience in our lives, and better understand and overcome limiting beliefs.

 I am currently offering a number of clients a free series of 50minute Compassionate Inquiry-informed therapy sessions in return for feedback and recordings whilst I train.

To support this therapeutic counselling approach, I have Certificates in Therapeutic Coaching Practice, an Advanced Counsellor & Psychotherapist certificate (Level 4, NIOQ) and am in the middle of an MSc in Integrative Counselling & Coaching.

"You helped me get through a difficult time in my life. Your grounded presence helped me to open up quickly and this made it possible to discover and make sense of some of my previously unconscious patterns that have kept me back for a long time. Thank you, Ruby, for being there and giving me the space I needed!

Simone, Digital Project Manager (Compassionate Inquiry client)

"I've gained so much from my sessions with Ruby. She has helped me learn to approach my work - and myself - with more kindness and understanding. She also helped me gain a better understanding of what matters to me and helped me clarify my goals. Thank you so much!" 

Kathryn, Senior Communications Manager (Coaching client)

"Ruby helped me develop future career plans and rebuild my confidence, which has given me strength and hope for my future after going through a painful redundancy process."

Lynne, Marketing & Communications Manager (Coaching client)

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book a free 30minute introductory call to find out how I can help you. You can contact me with the form here or with the details below:

Email: compassion.calling.coach@gmail.com

Arundhati Roy