Coaching

Coaching to release trauma and build resources so you will have capacity to embrace challenge, deal with stress and switch off when it is time to go home.

Whether you choose a workshop or coaching, your programme is designed to swiftly empower you to be able to recognise and release trauma. All programmes are reviewed frequently with the time-frame created to fit your needs.

Unlike a stressful experience, a traumatic episode will be re-experienced when triggered until such time as it is released.

Many people choose to push away a traumatic experience, not wanting to feel the pain. This results in disassociation which can lead to PTSD.

Consider whether you have avoidant tendencies in your behaviour:

Do you choose to distance yourself from your emotions?

Do you numb your pain through escapism- could be alcohol, drugs or even overwork?

There are few people who do not experience trauma in their lives, and some people experience a great deal of trauma, whether through tough life experiences or at work.

The greater the trauma and the longer the build-up, the more urgent and imperative the release.

Trauma builds without us realising. It is cumulative if not released and has serious long term health implications.

Trauma impacts every part of the brain and can cause damage in the long term. It is stored in the nervous system and when triggered can be felt as a jolt in the body and can result in flashbacks.

Everyone’s response to trauma and vicarious trauma is unique. That’s why it is important there are choices provided in the workshops and coaching in relation to how to release. Whichever method you choose needs to feel right.

Once trauma is released, your capacity to take on challenges, deal with stress and switch off when it is time to go home will increase significantly.

Tavistock Institute in Coaching for Leadership- Psychodynamic Approach.

Training

Tavistock Coaching training enables me to work with clients on a deeper psychological level resulting in long-term change. I am qualified to work with a client’s unconscious process and find that this can make all the difference.

I adhere to the professional code of conduct laid down by APECS.

Mentor for Resolution and for The Girls Network

Qualified Barrister, having been Called in 1998 and practiced at One Crown Office Row, Brighton.

“Gifted advocate who has built an expansive family law practice with extensive experience in finance and private law children cases. Her focus is on financial remedy cases involving high-value assets such as residential and commercial properties and pensions.”
Strengths: “Camilla went above and beyond in terms of her work. She is approachable and pragmatic in her approach, providing honest advice.” Chambers and Partners 2021.

Qualified yoga teacher. I currently teach private classes on zoom and at home as well as classes at Inbodhi, Brighton.

A free initial phone call with Camilla is available to determine which package is for you.

Coaching Packages

Please get in touch for pricing and further information.

I offer a sliding scale of pricing to accommodate different needs.

Sessions are available on zoom or face to face. I can come to your office or offer a meeting room in London or Brighton.

I have chosen to specialise in helping clients to develop resilience as I believe it is the key to enjoying a healthier, happier life and to having the confidence to achieve goals.

Testimonials

Working with Camilla over the past few months has been hugely beneficial for my personal growth. Together we have evaluated aspects of my mindset and approach to situations, both in life and in work, that have had a hugely positive impact on my professional and personal relationships. Our sessions have allowed me to identify unhelpful habits, provided me with tools to help gain better self-awareness and perspective when it is needed and set useful short and long term goals. It’s been an incredibly positive experience and one that I would strongly recommend to others in any professional field.

Claudia Corbisiero Director/Producer

I have always considered myself an ear for everyone else's problems; someone who helps people by talking them through what's on their mind or referring them to someone who can, like a life coach. Naively, I always thought a life coach was a person other people needed. Not me. My eyes were opened when I started my coaching sessions with Camilla Wells. I didn't know at the time how much I needed someone to get me talking about myself and my needs and worries - something I'd neglected in my hectic work and personal life. Camilla held me accountable - in all the right ways - for looking after myself. With no judgement, she related to my personal experiences and helped to empower me to make positive changes, which have not only benefited me but the people around me too.

Emma Everitt Producer

Working with Camilla was something I didn't know I needed until I started. First of all having someone who just listened to me and let me say everything and anything that was on my mind was incredible but then also how she actually took notice of every word and related it to things that I could never have tied together on my own. She allowed me to take a step back and look at life and work in a more holistic way and see how I can get the most out of my strengths and work through my weaknesses. I feel like she has helped me so much in dealing with how to approach sensitive things both in work and in life in a way that makes it as straightforward and productive as possible for everyone involved. The sessions also go so quickly as the conversation is so free flowing due to the comfortable environment that she creates. I've happily recommended Camilla to friends and colleagues.

Charlie Rollins Assistant Producer.

I have been so grateful to have been offered coaching. I did not realise how much I needed to off-load and found the ability to do that with someone objective and neutral so helpful. I have made so much progress in terms of changing the way I view aspects of my life. It has made me so much happier. I found Camilla has such broad knowledge and experience and the tools she shared are so effective.

Director

I find work life balance so difficult especially since covid when I work mostly at home and never feel able to switch off. Before I started coaching, my anxiety levels were so high. I felt that I could never relax or switch off. Coaching has helped me gain back my life and perspective. It took me a while to really open up but the rewards have been life changing. So grateful!

Producer

Camilla's supervision/coaching has been a really important part of my professional (and personal) development recently. She has provided me with a holistic overview of my life and practice and was able to provide a valuable insight into some areas which wouldn't be covered by practice reviews, or other assistance. It really helped me to know that Camilla is someone who has practised in the same area as me, and I felt that she really understood where I was coming from. I also found the breathing exercises that we did at the start of the sessions provided a springboard space to pause and properly reflect and I was grateful to be able to take this time apart from the rest of the world to work on myself. I would highly recommend Camilla's coaching/supervision to other junior barristers, or professionals at any stage of their careers – she is friendly, understanding and insightful.

Junior Barrister (Supervision)

Camilla has been a reassuring, calm, supportive presence and a great sounding board over the past few months. Her legal background has been invaluable in understanding the challenges and pressures that a career in law can bring. My sessions with her have helped me to think about how to achieve a healthy and sustainable work/ life balance and have given me a sense of self-awareness and perspective in what has been a crazy year. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Brighton Solicitor

I came to Camilla because my limiting beliefs and lack of confidence were holding me back at work. I was nose diving after applying for an AVP role unsuccessfully. Camilla has focused me and got me back to feeling confident and creative. She's put practical steps in place while working on deeper development needs. As a result of our coaching, I've got a new verve and enthusiasm for my job and I am showing up to work as my best self. I've put in place a robust roadmap and action plan which she has helped me implement and I am back on an exciting leadership journey.

Head of Creative and Copy

Camilla has been so helpful both in terms of her gentle observations and help with changing some of my patterns of behaviour that don’t serve me and in relation to practical pointers in my work. It is wonderful to work with a Coach who has such a sound understanding of the stresses of being a Lawyer. I find I don’t have to explain much. The progress I have made through Coaching has been swift. The sessions go so quickly but there is so much I want to note down afterwards. I will definitely come back for more Coaching in the future when/if I need it.

Lawyer