Dr Philippa Ridley – The Resilience Dr

When you feel stuck or things are too much it may be you need support in working out the best way forward for yourself

In an overwhelming world you need to identify what you really value in life and sustainably commit to actions that honour those aspects of yourself and individual experience

Build your resilience to stress, anxiety and depression by a combination of ACT and positive psychology coaching

Learn skills to combat unhelpful overthinking, let go of those things you can’t control and focus on what you do have influence over

Find and use your strengths and resources to face your challenges head on

Improve  your work/life balance

Improve your general well-being now and build your future capacity for a fuller life

“Your perspective, insightful reflections and  questions have helped me take a greater responsibility for building my own future. But with greater gratitude, a sense of ‘good enoughness’ and better focus on my personal life. I am doing less sleep-walking through life.” Mark

” It is really positive and energising to be challenged to really think about the reality and how to get there. I am now able to see the wood, not the trees and cannot remember a time I felt so optimistic.”  Louise

“I immediately felt at ease and in a safe, non-judgemental environment thanks to your friendly and sensitive manner. You have helped me put a lot of things into perspective and I have become more conscious of my priorities at work and home and balancing these.” Elisabeth

What can I offer you:

the experience of 20+ years as a GP communicating with patients, helping them cope with  their health issues and psychological distress

a certified life-coach  (UGcert Uni of Cambridge 2018), grounded in positive psychology and cognitive behavioural coaching practice, BPS approved certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 2022, outdoor coaching course 2024

a supportive, collaborative and honest coaching relationship

a warm heart, an open-mind and a holistic approach

Flexible online appointments all week including evening, option for outdoor coaching sessions, face to face office appointments in Bury St Edmunds on Tuesdays only

Coaching really makes a difference. It can be very empowering. But you need to understand what your part involves:

It requires you to dig deep, be really honest with yourself and trust me as your coach to help you find the answers to what you need/want and how to get there

It takes time, energy and motivation to make changes, whether those changes are in your mindset, your habits or in the bigger life choices

I help lots of people who are struggling. However occasionally a client isn’t ready for coaching and need a different approach or psychotherapeutic intervention. I can assess that on our first meeting.

It is not a passive process of me giving you advice. Although I can inform you on the science behind well-being and resilience, you are the expert in your life. To use the ” life’s journey” metaphor, my role is help you get in the driving seat, help you chose your favourite destination and take your preferred scenic route! But it is essentially you are responsible for the action: the actual driving part!