Trusted Mentor and Coach Award
Why did you first step into mentorship or coaching?
My journey into coaching was born from both personal experience and professional frustration. As a first-time mum, despite my professional knowledge, I was still blindsided by the ways motherhood impacted my relationship, sexuality, and sense of identity. While there was information on looking after a newborn, there was very little guidance about what happens to you as a woman, a partner, a sensual being. That realisation lit a fire in me.
Society offers little support for women navigating major life transitions of postpartum, and perimenopause. Sex education is often limited to anatomy, reproduction, and fear-based messages about consent and contraception. We’re rarely taught how to evolve sexually as we age, how to reclaim desire after illness, birth, or emotional disconnection. I noticed a gap in information and permission. Women were not only uninformed, they were unempowered.
I work as a Sex Therapist because I knew women deserved more. They deserve safe, supportive, and shame-free spaces to explore their needs, question what they’ve been told about sex, and reconnect with their desires. The window between postpartum and menopause is a pivotal one, that is shrinking and it’s a time when women can either lose themselves or find their fire. What drives me is helping and seeing women reclaim their confidence, pleasure, and power.
When women reconnect with their full personalities, including their sensual and sexual selves, they become unstoppable. They lead more bravely, speak more clearly, and love more fully.
What philosophy or values guide how you mentor others?
My core philosophy is rooted in practical empowerment: If I wouldn’t do it or don’t have time for it, I won’t expect my clients to either. As a solution-focused therapist and educator, I deeply value efficiency and impact. Many women are busy, overstretched, and exhausted. I ensure that every strategy I offer is both achievable and valuable. Small, consistent shifts often create the most powerful transformations. I believe education is power. Everything that I offer, every fact is scientifically or research supported. Too many myths exist in the sexual arena, and they damage people’s abilities to explore and communicate honestly.
I also believe that pleasure is not a luxury, it’s a right and our power. When women experience true, embodied pleasure, whether sexual or sensual, they begin to access their confidence, assert boundaries, speak their truth, and make better decisions for themselves. I don’t just teach pleasure as an act of intimacy with others, I teach it as a way of being more connected with yourself.
My approach is also underpinned by compassion and realism. I know how hard it is for women to put themselves first in a culture that encourages self-sacrifice. But I remind my clients that their needs matter. That joy, connection, and confidence are not indulgent, they’re essential. I guide with honesty, warmth, and directness, ensuring that each client feels supported, seen, and stretched in the right ways.
Tell us about a mentee/client transformation you're proud of.
One transformation that stands out involved a woman navigating a new long-distance relationship while also facing menopause-related changes. She was struggling with a sudden drop in desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, and a sense of shame that she couldn’t “perform” in the way she used to.
Our work began with normalising her experience. Reminding her that hormonal shifts, stress, and new relationship energy don’t always sync the way we expect. From there, we focused on helping her rediscover her erotic identity in a new context. She explored new ways to touch herself, communicate her evolving needs, and redefined what intimacy meant for her.
With support, she was able to confidently communicate to her partner what worked for her, what didn’t, and what she wanted to try. They began experimenting with “teledildonics” and other long-distance practices for intimacy, not just to bridge the physical distance, but to co-create pleasure together in real time. What followed was a deepening of emotional intimacy. Her desire naturally reignited because the focus shifted from rebuilding desire to having the sex she wanted, and he felt more confident and connected because she was guiding him rather than withdrawing.
Her story is a powerful reminder that desire is not about youth, it’s about communication, creativity, and the courage to evolve.
How do you continue to grow so you can serve better?
I am committed to lifelong learning, not only because I believe in professional integrity and development, but because I want to offer the best to the women and couples I support. I regularly participate in professional development through health practitioner communities, sexual health education groups, and ongoing study. I recently attended and presented at the World Association for Sexual Health Congress, which deepened my knowledge in areas such as aging and sexuality, ethical non-monogamy, and advances in sexual health fundamentals.
I also stay closely connected with medical professionals, particularly in the menopause and FGM/C spaces. Many women come to me after receiving minimal or dismissive responses from GPs. So I work to bridge that gap by collaborating with doctors, specialists, and researchers to stay abreast of the latest evidence and approaches.
I test every tool I recommend, whether it’s a communication script, a sexual wellness product, or a mindfulness practice. I also regularly liaise with sex toy and lubricant companies so I can confidently guide clients through the growing world of sexual wellness technologies and high-quality products.
Most importantly, I do the work myself. I try the rituals, the conversations, the uncomfortable mindset shifts. I am not separate from my clients, I walk beside them.
What advice do you have for women stepping into leadership roles?
Own your expertise and remember that it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Whether your knowledge comes from formal education, lived experience, or intuitive insight, it is valid. You don’t need to wait for a title or permission to lead.
Leadership is not about being perfect or always having the answers. It’s about being trustworthy, responsive, and honest, especially with yourself. There will be people who don’t get you, who doubt you, or who aren’t ready for the kind of change you represent. That’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. It’s a sign you’re doing something bold. Focus your energy on the people who are ready to walk with you. Learn from feedback without losing your centre. And know that success doesn’t come from being liked, it comes from being aligned. If something isn’t working, pivot with curiosity, not shame.
Above all, remember that leadership, especially for women, often requires unlearning: unlearning perfectionism, people-pleasing, and playing small. You already have everything you need to lead so do it confidently with self-validation and enjoy.