Catherine Jacobs, CPsychol, AFBPsS

Welcome to my website

I'm a Research Psychologist and an Executive and Leadership Coach. In both roles, I work collaboratively and to high professional standards to further develop people's understanding of below the surface patterns of copying and relating to others..  Based in London, I work with people both online and face-to-face. 

As a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society,  I've have worked and for thirty years as an academic and trainer for social workers and psychologists working  in children's services with evidence-based assessments for relationship patterns and mental health risks and resiliencies.
As an Executive Coach, I help leaders working in today's complex and often stressful environments, building rapport and psychological safety to work together in clarifying roles, the impact of wider systems and to better achieve personal and work related developmental goals. With my background in mental health, I specialise in work related stress, burn out and overwhelm, challenging relationships, task and team management and an  evidence-based approach to coaching. 

Coaching with me

Our workplace environments are often fast-paced and  pressurised with a lot of constant change to deal with and to help this I offer developmental coaching for individual executives and managers with a particular focus on working with organisational contexts and psychological dynamics.  

Coaching conversations with me provide leaders with much needed time and space to pause, process and allow fresh solutions to emerge.  As a coach I work authentically and sensitively to create safe learning environments for my clients. We will work reflectively and collaboratively allowing you to develop and grow to meet your potential. I am currently working towards Senior Practitioner status with the European Mentoring Coaching Council, as part of Tavistock Consulting’s renowned Executive Coaching Programme, 2024-2025.

Typical coaching contracts are for six sessions, usually at monthly intervals, giving us time to explore your leadership identity and goals in depth. To give you a flavour of who I work with, my current clients include: - Associate Professors in Higher Education, a Director of an Architectural Firm, Head of Marketing for a Sporting organisation, Head of Service for a Local Authority and a Public Health Consultant.

Whilst I complete my training as an EMCC Senior Practitioner, I am offering contracts with lower fee sessions of £90. Do get in touch to arrange a thirty-minute, free,  initial consultation over zoom or the phone. 

For more information on my academic training programmes please visit https://www.lifespantraining.org.uk 
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Testimonials
 

Attachment Style Training 

Social Worker, Yorkshire

The Attachment Style interview Training course fulfilled my aims and helped me to look at ways to focus my work during assessment. It gave me a better understanding of the support people need.. The trainer, Catherine Jacobs, gave very good examples, listened and helped me work through the practical applications of attachment theory. She was very approachable and encouraged discussion. 

Residential Worker, London

Excellent attachment training – great having the gap to do a pilot – really helped to consolidate the learning. An excellent tool which will be valuable in developing support/treatment plans for young people.
Leadership & Executive Coaching

E.M, Senior Lecturer, London

With her mental health background and professionalism, I built a rapport and trusting relationship with Catherine quickly. Over the six coaching sessions we worked together on specific goals around promotion and NED roles. Many other usual themes emerged from our in depth conversations that are helping me in my roles, personal and professional development.

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