Andrea has a unique set of skills, qualifications and experience that people seek out when life isn’t going just quite right for them. Around 20 years ago, following the break-up of her first marriage, she realized her desire to help people. At that time she took a career change and joined the police. During the following two years she met and fell in love with the ‘Love of her Life’. Together they had two beautiful children and, sadly, 11 years ago, they separated. The years following this were Andrea’s soul-searching years in which she found Buddhism, spirituality and compassion.

Interlinked with these core qualities [Andrea believes she was born with these] she gained a degree in Psychology, certificates in both Counselling Skills and Coaching and a Diploma in Systemic Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has many years’ experience helping those with difficulties ranging from Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Stroke, Cancer and Bereavement as well as those suffering from Mental Health problems. She also has experience working with Young People, the Unemployed, Lone Parents and those experiencing work related stresses, especially Redundancy. Her strengths lie in motivating people to the point where they are enabled and empowered to move on. She is a person-centred coach who puts the clients needs first. Her experience is diverse and her approach is without judgement, balanced, empathic and compassionate. Simply put, Andrea is a devoted sharer and teacher of the ‘Art of Positive Living’. andrea@andreacollard.com