THE FOUNDATION

What is relational coaching?

Relational coaching is a dynamic, collaborative approach that puts the quality of the relationship between coach and coachee at the centre of the work—not as a nice-to-have, but as the primary driver of change and growth.

Under the relational coaching umbrella you’ll find Gestalt coaching, Person-Centred coaching, Existential coaching, Humanistic coaching, and Dialogic/Interpersonal coaching—amongst others.

Relational coaches risk themselves by engaging fully in what is, at its best, an unpredictable and intimate process.

In relational coaching, you show up as yourself. You use your whole person as an instrument of change. The relationship between coach and client is one of genuine equality—both bring skills, knowledge, and perspective; both share their thoughts, sensations, and feelings; and both are open to being changed by one another. The process is one of collaborative creative enquiry, designed to expand the client’s awareness and restore their sense of choice.

“Creativity is an act of bravery. It states: I am willing to risk ridicule and failure so that I may experience this day with newness and freshness…” —Zinker, J., Creative Process in Gestalt Therapy, 1978, p. 3

This kind of work demands presence, congruence, creativity, courage—and what might best be described as Agapeic love: an unconditional, generous orientation towards the other that makes real encounter possible.

Authentic love … is non-manipulative, non-clinging, non-demanding … My love for the client is agapeic—more of a feeling of good will toward humanity … I seek my clients good, whether I like him or not … Agape love from the therapist engenders trust … (and) It is this “love” in all its forms which lubricates the creative process…
—Zinker, J., Creative Process in Gestalt Therapy, 1978, p. 6

WHY WE EXIST

Finding your tribe

I’d like to start a coaching revolution, and I’d love for you to be part of it!

There are plenty of coaching communities out there. But very few—if any—dedicated specifically to relational practitioners.

And yet I believe that relational coaching is not just the future of coaching—it holds the power to transform us and the world for the better. 

I created this community because I couldn’t find one anywhere else—a dedicated space for coaches who work relationally, or aspire to, and who want to practise, reflect, and grow alongside peers who truly get this way of working.

Have you also been longing for such a relational space?
Have you ever been in a peer coaching session, quietly worried about being judged for showing up relationally?

Maybe you’ve been accused—however gently—of:

♥ talking too much
♥  interrupting the client
♥  sharing too much of yourself
♥  not being focused enough on goals or concrete outcomes
♥  not holding your client accountable or agreeing action items

If any of that resonates, you’re in the right place!

Relational coaching is an incredibly powerful way to work. And yet it’s not always fully understood, or fully lived. Many of us trained or interested in relational humanistic approaches can find ourselves in professional isolation—with few peers who truly get the work we’re doing, or the depth we’re committed to.

This Relational Coaching Circle community exists to change that.

It’s a place to meet each other, practice together, reflect on our work honestly, encourage and motivate one another, and support one another’s growth as relational practitioners.

No performance. No competition.

Just a safe relational learning space for professional exchange and growth.

WHAT HAPPENS IN SESSIONS

How we learn together

We meet every 6–8 weeks on a Wednesday.
Sessions run for 90 minutes and are built around peer learning and real practice—not presentations or lectures.

Sessions are kept intentionally small (maximum 20 participants) to preserve the quality of connection and conversation.
On the day, the Zoom room opens on a first-come basis. Once 20 participants have joined, the room closes.

Free of charge · Small group (max. 20) · Confidential (no recording)

IS THIS FOR YOU?

You are welcome to join us if

♥ you have trained in a relational coaching modality—for e.g., Gestalt, Person-Centred, Existential, Humanistic, Ashridge, etc.—and want to deepen your practice in community with peers.

♥ you are a qualified coach who has not specifically trained in relational coaching but is planning to—and are looking for a community of like-minded practitioners to learn and grow alongside.

♥ you are curious about relational coaching, interested to learn more about it—and are looking for a relational community to join and learn alongside.

And, if in doubt, just reach out.

2026–2027 CALENDAR

Upcoming sessions

We alternate between two time slots to accommodate members across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), the Americas, and Asia-Pacific (incl. Australia/NZ). All sessions are on Wednesdays and last 90 minutes.

Registration is required.

• Once you join the community, you’ll receive a welcome email to register to your session of choice. You may join as many or as few as you want.
• Places are limited to 20 participants per session to preserve the quality of connection and conversation.
• On the day, the Zoom room opens on a first-come basis. Once 20 participants have joined, the room closes. Registration does not guarantee a place—arriving on time does.

YOUR HOST

What coaches are saying about working with me