Meet our Team

I am a multi‑award‑winning recovery and wellbeing coach with over 30 years’ experience in the mental health and wellbeing sector. She now works exclusively as a coach, supporting clients through structured, evidence‑informed coaching approaches designed to build confidence, resilience and healthy routines.

Shelley draws on her professional background, lived experience, and extensive training to offer practical, forward‑focused coaching. Her work supports clients with motivation, behaviour change, emotional wellbeing, eating‑disorder recovery coaching and neurodiversity‑affirming strategies.

Shelley does not provide therapy, counselling, clinical assessment, diagnosis or mental health treatment.

Wellbeing and nutritional wellness are close to my heart, offering a holistic coaching approach. I offer a bio-psycho-social assessment and then alongside the other members of the team, offer a tailored treatment therapeutic coaching approach for each individual. I am an expert by experience as well as my professional knowledge, experience and have recovered from (many years ago) an eating disorder and depression. I am experienced and knowledgeable in working with neurodiversity.  

I am an experienced Eating Disorder therapist, with a counseling background as well as a qualified integrative therapist with a Masters degree in Integrative

Psychotherapy. I have 6+ years experience of working with people with eating disorders including in-patient experience. What that means in plain English is that I have sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to work with the complexities of an eating disorder - but not only the eating disorder. I adopt a compassionate, but challenging stance and a coaching style that aims to empower clients. I have completed FBT, CBT-E, and MANTRA training (all ways of working specifically with eating disorders) as well as having a Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) working towards accreditation.

​I love travel and hiking and have recently completed the Lake District section of the coast-to-coast walk. I have 3 children and a black lab.

A truly passionate, and well experienced Dietitian with a keen and genuine interest in supporting individuals achieve their unique nutrition and wellness Goals. My professional career as a Dietitian, begun 15years ago, at Mt. Kenya University. As a student Dietitian, I had some work experience opportunities in Government and private clinical sectors in Kenya. This widened my clinical skills in acute dietetics in paediatrics and Adults.

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I particularly took a keen interest in Holistic wellness during my research project whilst pursuing my master’s degree in public health nutrition at Coventry University, in the year 2017.

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Over the past 5 years, I have been providing nutrition support for individuals and their families as a registered Dietitian here in the UK. I am an expert in offering tailored dietetic support to individuals with a range of various health concerns, including weight management, and eating disorders. I am a firm believer in the whole person perspective therefore my care intervention is primarily driven by factors that contribute to wholistic wellness. This includes considering mental, physical, and spiritual factors. Being part of Flourish Therapy Clinic and partnering with various professionals in key areas which make up the whole person perspective puts me on a path that confirms that I am living my most authentic passion.

Zoe McFarlane is a neurodivergent-affirming coach and mentor specialising in supporting autistic and ADHD adults through  personalised 1:1 coaching. With an MSc in Psychology, lived experience and memberships with both the British Psychological Society and
Association of Coaching, Zoe brings evidence-based frameworks and specialised training to her work with neurodivergent clients.

Zoe's coaching provides complementary support to therapeutic interventions, focusing on practical strategy development, goal setting, identification of personal strengths and values,
and building sustainable routines that honour neurodivergent needs. Her approach is particularly valuable for clients navigating identity questions, life transitions, workplace
challenges, or relationship dynamics.
Drawing on published research and training with the National Autistic Society, Zoe employs neurodivergent-affirming methodologies that celebrate difference rather than pathologising it.
Her coaching can support clients in translating therapeutic insights into actionable change, developing self-advocacy skills, and creating  personalised approaches to  wellbeing that work with their thinking styles.
Zoe's collaborative coaching style emphasises client autonomy, strength-based exploration,
and practical problem-solving. She works alongside therapeutic teams to provide holistic support, ensuring clients have access to both clinical expertise and developmental coaching tailored to their neurodivergent experience.

I am a passionate and driven psychology graduate with an MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, UK and a BSc in Psychology with Counselling Skills from Middlesex University Dubai. My academic and professional journey has been shaped by hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings across the UK and UAE, where I have supported multidisciplinary teams, coordinated treatment plans, and directly engaged with clients and families. From creating evidence-based outcome reports at Flourish Therapy Clinic in Preston to observing psychiatric and psychological assessments at the American Wellness Center in Dubai, I have cultivated a deep curiosity for how clinical psychology transforms lives. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge rigorous clinical research with empathetic, client-centered care—whether through managing complex clinical administration, engaging children in therapeutic activities, or contributing to psychoeducational content. I am eager to bring this blend of analytical skill, cultural sensitivity, and genuine commitment to mental health into my future roles, with a strong ambition to grow as a clinical psychologist who makes a meaningful difference.​

 

Currently, I work as a Social Media Coordinator at Flourish Therapy Clinic, where I create, schedule, and publish engaging social media posts and reels on mental health and eating disorders to increase awareness and audience engagement.​

 

Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy dancing, painting, and outdoor activities such as hiking and trekking, which have helped me develop leadership and teamwork skills.

I am currently an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in BSc
(Hons) Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, with
a deep passion for mental health and therapy. My academic experiences
have equipped me with a strong understanding of psychological theories
and therapeutic methods. I am excited to apply this knowledge in a
clinical setting whilst gaining hands-on experience at the Flourish
Therapy Clinic. I am highly ambitious and committed to supporting
individuals in their mental health journeys.

I am dedicated to promoting a supportive, respectful, and trustworthy
environment, ensuring smooth client interactions while contributing to
the team’s success. I actively assist with administrative tasks, tracking
treatment progress, and essential operations. My determination to learn
and collaborate allows me to adapt to new challenges and support the
needs of the team.