José Penrose, Life Coach

José Penrose

Qualifying in 1999 as a person centred, Rogerian counsellor, I worked as a volunteer with a youth counselling service whilst setting up my own practice in Woking. In 2001 I completed a Diploma in Brief Solution-Focused Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy, and now successfully treat clients for a wide range of problems, including weight and obesity, smoking cessation, panic attacks and phobias, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship and sexual problems. Many of the clients I see seem very stuck — unable to move forward to achieve both their personal and professional goals. This realisation led me to an interest in life coaching. I now have a certificate in performance coaching, completed in 2001, and a Diploma in Life Coaching from Newcastle College. My practice is growing fast, with clients from national and international companies and sports centres, as well as individuals. I also run coaching experience and skills courses, assisted by two colleagues, to give managers basic coaching skills to use with their staff which dramatically improve performance.