Practical Physiology Coaching

Simple, science based tools to help you feel steadier, clearer and more regulated in daily life

Many experiences we call stress, overwhelm, anxiety, tension, or racing thoughts have strong physiological components.Your breathing, CO₂ balance, and autonomic state shape how your brain interprets the world — influencing mood, clarity, energy, and resilience.Physiology-based coaching helps you understand what your body is doing and learn simple tools to support steadiness, clarity, and recovery.It is practical, light-touch, and grounded in how the body actually works.This is not psychotherapy or trauma processing.You don’t need to talk about your past or explore emotional material.
The focus is on physiology — and how to support it in real life.

What This Can Help With

People come to physiology coaching for many reasons, including:- feeling stressed or overwhelmed
- tension or effortful breathing
- difficulty switching off
- feeling reactive under pressure
- disrupted sleep or low resilience
- busy minds and an inability to settle
- physical effects of chronic load
- wanting to feel more “grounded” and clearThis approach is designed to fit real lives — especially busy ones.

How It Works

1. Breathing mechanics

Restoring efficient diaphragm movement and reducing unnecessary tension.

2. Breathing Biochemistry

Improving comfort, efficiency, and stability of breathing.

3. Autonomic Regulation

Supporting a steadier baseline and quicker settling during stress.

Sessions blend these three elements depending on what you need.
You don’t have to choose a technique — everything is integrated into a simple, coherent approach.

What Happens In A Session

Sessions are calm, practical, and collaborative.A typical session includes:- understanding what you want to improve
- exploring how your breathing and physiology work right now
- understanding and learning two or three clear tools - targeted to your specific needs - you can use during daily lifeYou can read the full session description here (PDF).
(“What Happens in a Session” document)

Before You Book

A few important points:- This is physiology coaching, not psychotherapy.- Some tools take 10–20 seconds; others work best with 5–10 minutes when you have time.- A small amount of engagement is needed for change.- You are in charge of whether another session is needed, there is no expectation of ongoing sessions unless helpful- Some people come for 1-3 sessions, others choose to train deeper over a longer time period, some come for periodic check-ins- Not suitable for crisis or specialist mental health needs.Full “Before You Book” details (PDF).
(link to “Before You Book” document)

My Background

I’m a GP with over 15 years of consulting experience, and I am certified in:- HeartMath® (autonomic regulation & coherence)- Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor (functional breathing & CO₂ physiology)- The Breathing Class® (breathing mechanics)Everything I offer is grounded in physiology, evidence, and years of real-world clinical practice — designed to be practical, respectful, and easy to integrate into daily life.

Book a Session

£80 · 1 hour · Online or in person (Lancaster)If you’re unsure whether this approach is right for you, you’re welcome to ask any questions before booking.Please contact me for questions or booking at[email protected]

Want to understand the approach in more depth?
You can download the full explainer:Physiology-Based Coaching: What It Is, Why It Helps, and Whether It’s Right for You (PDF)

Scope of Practice

The document below sets out clearly what I offer in these sessions, and the boundaries that keep this work safe and transparent:

• Scope Of Practice