Holistic Life & Performance Coach, Support Trainer & worker for young people

Holistic Life & Performance Coach and Amateur Boxer; passion for human beings, personal growth, self-development, mental health, psychological wellbeing, post-traumatic growth, and body-mind connection.

1:1 on individuals at different ages & stages in their lives, working with traumas/healing/growth/goals/flourishing/wellbeing: observing, listening, having powerful conversations, validating existence, asking questions, facilitating safety/approval/acceptance, individual & person – centred approach (various types of coaching). Facilitating psychological safety, trust, and authenticity whilst supporting one in discovering who one truly dares to be.

Having coached for over 850 hours under professional supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing CPD. Strongly convinced by the power of self & body awareness, empathy, listening, transformative conversations, and emotional intelligence. Enabling individuals to understand themselves more profoundly, connect with their authentic selves, and see the possibilities in life - finding the best expression of themselves whilst unleashing the fullest potential within.

1:1 and group young people (young people, student, adults, children) - setting goals & action steps towards their dreams, providing psychological and wellbeing support holistically. Being a support Trainer & Coach for young people and adults who are being part of self-transformational workshops and community programmes (T-level students, secondary school students, college & university students).

Humanistic approaches, positive & psychology, transformational-, trauma-orientated-, person-centred highlighted. Currently freelancing amongst organisations, companies, charities, and different projects as a Coach, whilst supporting people via own Sandra Suomela Coaching- practise.

-MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology (University of East London)
-BSc in Behavioural Sciences (University of Helsinki)
-EMCC Accredited Coach
-NLP Diploma Certificate
-Safeguarding Certificates (Level 1 & 2)
-DBS (Adults & Children)