Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness may be extremely rewarding, but it can also be isolating, overwhelming, frustrating and physically and emotionally draining... and I know because I too am an unpaid family caregiver.

(Family caregivers, also called informal caregivers, are people who give care to family usually without payment)

Unfortunately almost all informal or family caregivers, especially those who are still in employment, experience symptoms of burnout, including anxiety and other mental health issues, arising from their role.

So rest assured, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and I am here to help!

Through my REFOCUS™️ caregiver coaching, you will learn proven methods to reduce stress and regain a sense of purpose.

What Will Happen

During the coaching sessions, which can be online or face to face:

• You will have a private and safe space to talk about how YOU are
• We will discuss your future plans and what you want to do for yourself
• We will make an action plan and set both short and long term goals that allow you sufficient breaks in between 
• I will help you identify your own problem areas (such as anxiety or stress) that may be preventing you from moving forward and discuss ways of tackling them step-by-step.
• You will be given tips for effective communication with the loved one you are caring for as well as other family members in order to minimise conflict and develop better relationships
• We will look at time management techniques and you will learn how to delegate routine tasks to others
• We will discuss self-care and self-improvement through exercising, regular sleep and healthy eating habits and much more!

What To Expect

As a result of the coaching sessions, you can expect (among other things):

• To feel less guilty
• To feel less overwhelmed
• To feel less alone
• To feel better about yourself and others

PLEASE NOTE:

This is NOT one size fits all, which is why we always start with a consultation to discover what YOU need and take it from there...

Company Consultancy

As companies are embracing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, it is important for them to remember and also focus on working caregivers.

Unfortunately this is a segment of the workforce that is so often overlooked and neglected in company EDI efforts and so I work with companies to ensure that this does not happen.

How I Can Help:

• Raise awareness of caring and caring issues in the workplace, through lunch and learns 
• Review current policies and practice to ensure they are of benefit to caregivers
• Assist with identifying working caregivers 
• Provide support and workshops for caregivers
• Provide training and support for line managers 
• Plus more!
   

What Clients Say

About Me

Hi! My name is Simone Bell and I am a Qualified and Experienced Life Coach, Consultant, Trainer, Author and Professional Speaker.

As an unpaid, family caregiver myself, I understand the emotional toil and frustration of caregiving and so I teach others who are taking care of an adult loved one with a chronic illness how to take care of themselves FIRST.

So what do I know? Well, as I have mentioned, I am a caregiver to my wonderful husband, Nikoma (aka Nik), as he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis two years into our marriage (The pic is us on our big day in St Lucia :-). At the time of his diagnosis, I was also pregnant with our first child and so you can imagine the fear and uncertainty that followed. 

After a long time of grieving, strain and bitterness on both sides, I learned that in order to be the best caregiver to Nik and the best mum to our daughter, I had to take care of me.

It's been a long journey of self-discovery but along the way I realised that there were so many other unpaid family caregivers out there who were juggling employment, parenthood and everything else that life brings, but they were suffering and feeling like they were the only one experiencing what they were - and so began my mission to help!

My lived experience also equips me to support women who are at a crossroads in their lives and I work alongside them, helping them to reconnect with their sense of self and regain a sense of purpose.  

Lastly, but just as importantly, I work with companies who employ carers so that they can support and retain employees who have caring responsibilities.

If any of the above sounds like something you need support with then please get in touch.

Talk soon,

Simone