Client Testimonials
"Jane was recommended to us by a friend when traditional counselling wasn’t providing useful solutions for our teenage daughter. Jane helped our daughter look forward, frame a happy future and bring optimism, drive and purpose back into her mindset.
We also then worked with Jane as a couple, which proved useful, even though we are a long way into the parenting journey. I now find myself quoting Jane often in our family discussions. I wholeheartedly recommend Jane."
"Jane Dockerill has been part of our family dynamic for the past three years, helping us navigate the occasionally choppy waters that come with being a blended family. She has personally coached two of our teenagers, helping them at crossroads in their personal lives to see the options and decisions open to them, in a caring, supportive way.
She has also been a useful addition to collective discussions as a family, helping everyone to have their say in a calm environment, meaning the promises kept become action steps taken - which is a big ask sometimes!
Jane is an easy communicator, she explains complicated situations and emotions in a way that we can all understand, and always has a solution in her back pocket to help anyone change their perspective on a challenging situation. She is warm, friendly and great at her job - I recommend her to everyone. "
- Andrea McLean
"What I bring prepared to the session, always leads us down other paths...
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I walk away after every session feeling pumped and motivated and always have plans that I need to action. EVERYONE should speak to someone like Jane, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done!"
- Director, Complete Coaching
"My relationship was crumbling, I felt lost and lonely.
Jane guided me to ask myself questions about what I truly wanted.
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My wife and I are still happily married."
- Tom, 41
"Jane is the kind of person everyone needs in the “toolkit of life”.
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I was very lucky to meet Jane in a professional capacity at the start of my journey into parenthood (9 years ago) and I can honestly say that if it hadn’t been for her gentle approach to coaching me through those early days, I’m not sure how my mental health would have survived."
- Yasemin, 43
"Jane was kind and non-judgmental whilst empowering me to take responsibility for helping all family members adapt to our new household set up. Jane also helped me to create helpful new family routines, shared responsibilities, as well as recognise when to take a step back and let things play out.
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By supporting me whilst I reset behaviour expectations and boundaries, I felt equipped to support and respond appropriately to the different emotions experienced by each family member.
By following Jane’s suggestions and structure, I felt more able to accept and enjoy the process of becoming a proper family."
- Lucy & Ben
"I was pretty broken when I started with Jane. The way she heard me, and listened ,created a safety I’ve never felt before, even in therapy.
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Jane’s years of experience helping women to find their power and recover from trauma was invaluable to my journey. I felt like Jane was holding up a mirror, directing me to see, the version of me I’d forgotten."
"During the last four months, I have been working with Jane on many things – indeed, far more than I realised would be helpful for me.
Covering areas like time management to confidence building, prioritising to people management, leadership skills to personal growth, and so much more. In addition, working with Jane is providing a valuable opportunity to stop and take stock, to talk things through – and to reflect and share thoughts.
I find that Jane seems to know how to offer the right level of support each time we meet – and she listens carefully and without judgement.
The opportunity to work with Jane came at the right time for me – and I am so grateful for the hard work Jane is putting in – and the support she is providing. I know there is still a lot of work to do, but I am in no doubt that, working with Jane, I will continue to keep moving in the right direction!"
~ Jo Rimmer
"I have interviewed Jane Dockerill numerous times in my career - she is my ‘go-to’ whenever I need a guest who has professional and personal experience of the unique stresses and complications that come with being a blended family.
Jane is an easy communicator, she explains complicated situations and emotions in a way that we can all understand, and always has a solution in her back pocket to help anyone change their perspective on a challenging situation. She is warm, friendly and a brilliant guest, I recommend her to everyone."
- Andrea McLean
"We decided to use Jane @BeFree Life Coaching to initially support our management development program. We have a wide range of roles, responsibilities and experience and we felt it important to allow the management team to express themselves and to try to achieve their individual potential.
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This has benefited both the individuals and the company.
NLP & Life Coaching with Jane is now a key part of our on-going staff & management development program."
- C.E.O. Autoguard Warranties
"I have had the great privilege of working with Jane for several years now. I initially sought her support during a particularly difficult period in my life and an incredibly challenging relationship.Her insight, understanding and the tools she helped me to adopt were vital in enabling me to move from crisis to stability.
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Since then, I have continued to work with Jane on issues relating to my career – overcoming confidence issues becoming a freelancer, understanding my worth in the space in which I operate and in turn creating a valuable business for myself.
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Most crucially however has been her support as I transitioned to the most important role of my life: becoming a mother. A time that can be filled with anxiety and fear – I worked closely with Jane to establish a series of tools, setting boundaries, building confidence that ensured my journey into parenthood was more filled with joy than fear."
- Sarah ,41
"The shift in my mindset was incredible, yet the transition felt so organic and natural.
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I am someone who resists change and Jane’s gentle approach was so helpful. I like the way I left each session with homework and I was held accountable at my next session."
- Lisa
"We picked Jane to coach our 19yr old daughter. Not only is Jane trained in NLP Coaching and Family Therapy, Jane offers lived and learned experience. That to me was crucial.
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I also believe in the universe and timing; Jane and I met (to discuss another matter), we had a conversation, and I knew instantly Jane was the right person for my daughter."
- Nick
"I am 21 and my career in sales is flying, but I had a real wobble when my team grew from 2-6 in a three month period and I was still recruiting for more people. The team dynamics changed and my confidence wobbled.
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My company provided coaching through Jane - I had 4 sessions and they were so helpful for changing my mindset from fear of the unknown to excitement and self belief.
I will without doubt continue to use a Life Coach throughout my career."
- Matt
"Jane helped me regain confidence in myself and my own ability to successfully manage the many challenges that arise when blending a family.
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Jane talked me through common pressure points and explained how to lead constructive discussions with family members whilst a new family dynamic is being established, and beyond."
- Mark
"In the short time I have been working with Jane I have found her to be professional, understanding, thought-provoking, insightful, knowledgeable and very good at what she does.
She put me at ease with this kind of coaching, which is somewhat of an alien concept to me.
I can already see the benefits of our meetings and hope to get as much out of them as I can with her help. "
- Andrew Kernick
"Jane’s skills are many and varied – but her ability to build confidence is by far the most valuable. That and showing me how to access my own intuitive wisdom/tools.
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It is quite fair to say I would not be the women or mother I am in this moment had I not had her guidance and support/coaching over these last few years.
As my daughter grows in age and I grow in experience and confidence I know that Jane will always be there to help me enhance the skills I have so that I can meet new challenges as they arise, and as I evolve."
- Sarah, 41
"I have used Jane’s coaching a few times for different matters. I was stuck and overloaded I couldn’t see the wood for the trees; I am a parent and I wanted a successful career too, a guilt free one.
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I always felt at ease. She is empathic and adept at identifying the root course. Jane asks challenging questions in a way that they don’t feel uncomfortable.
I have also used Jane for parenting advice, which she is incredibly skilled at - I worked on sleeping, boundaries or guilt free parenting.​
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I will continue to use Jane when life gets noisy and I need focus and direction."
- Becky, 31
"I have known Jane for over 10 years, and because of her professional background, she has always been a great reference for me and my wife in bringing up two boys.
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More recently she has been a great coach for helping me to understand the options, pros, and cons for my separation from my wife, whilst always maintaining the balance of what is in the best interest of the children along the way.
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She is a great listener and communicator, and is able to drive the heart of the issue quickly and in an open & no nonsense way, that helps to make the best choice clear for me when the path forward seems muddled because of personal stress and anxiety."
- Howard, 60
"I came to the lovely Jane to help me over come hurdles with my personal development for my business.
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Jane helped me unpick my personal life hurdles that were blocking me progressing in the way I wanted, and empowered me in the most enlightening way. I have learned to apply my personal beliefs with feeling comfortable and healthy boundaries, both inside and outside of work.
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Recognising that boundaries are boundaries and self worth interplays between all hats we wear. Thank you Jane for helping me gain skills for life!"
"I’ve worked with Jane for 12 months. I was very angry and destructive when we started. Making peace with my past and understanding the emotions related to anger really helped me.
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All of my relationships have grown, most importantly my relationship with myself. "