Mandy’s Coaching Approach

I believe that the key to cultivating healthy, joyful, and present relationships with others begins with an understanding and acceptance of oneself.

My coaching approach combines introspection, mindfulness practices, and tailored strategies to help you gain clarity, rediscover your passions, and align your actions with your authentic values. My aim is to help you to develop a compassionate mindset that extends to yourself and others, fostering a greater understanding and connection in your relationships and interactions. Through our work together, you can awaken your true self, cultivate compassion, and live a more conscious, purpose-driven life. 

In my work, I rely on Internal Family Systems, The Enneagram, and meditation techniques to guide you on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and personal growth. As you develop a kinder relationship with yourself, you'll begin to witness a ripple effect in your interactions with those around you. By embracing your true essence and honoring your needs and values, you'll naturally create a more positive and empathetic presence in your relationships.

Coaching sessions are designed to empower you with valuable tools and insights to navigate complex dynamics with family, deepen friendships, and foster a more collaborative atmosphere with colleagues. Together, we will cover a range of modalities, communication methodologies, and self-awareness exercises to give you a better access to Self.  As you grow in self-awareness and compassion, you'll discover the power of leading with empathy and understanding, fostering an environment of trust and support in your relationships. 

The Practical Parts

  • Compassionate coaching integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Enneagram, and meditation techniques to nurture self-compassion and empathy. Together, we will explore your internal dynamics, identifying different parts and understanding their motivations. Utilizing IFS, you’ll learn to embrace and heal these parts with kindness. The Enneagram provides valuable insights into your unique personality patterns and inner landscape. Meditation serves as a powerful tool for navigating the complexities of the inner world. With compassionate coaching, you can develop a profound sense of self-acceptance, fostering compassion for yourself and others, leading to transformative growth and positive relationships.

  • The Internal Family Systems model is a powerful and compassionate framework that recognizes each person as a unique system of inner parts. These parts represent different aspects of your personality, emotions, and experiences. With my guidance, you will explore these parts and gain a profound understanding of their roles, needs, and interconnections.

    As you delve into the realm of IFS, you'll uncover your true essence beyond the surface-level thoughts and behaviors. This particular approach will help you develop a compassionate and non-judgmental relationship with every part of yourself, fostering a harmonious internal dialogue.

    Through this empowering process, you will identify and heal parts that may have been carrying burdens from past experiences, allowing you to release emotional weight and move towards greater freedom and authenticity. The IFS model will enable you to cultivate self-compassion and reclaim the wisdom and strengths that reside within you.

    You will learn practical techniques to harmonize and integrate your inner parts, leading to a more balanced and centered sense of self. Armed with this newfound awareness, you'll confidently navigate life's challenges, make empowered choices, and foster deeper connections with others.

    Read more on the Internal Family Systems model developed by Richard Swartz here.

  • The Enneagram, first and foremost, is a symbol, made distinct by its nine-points that operates as a map for transformation. Rooted in ancient wisdom and modern psychological insights, it describes nine distinct personality types, each with its own core fears, desires, and defense mechanisms. The wisdom of the symbol contains a dynamic and insightful personality and energetic system that offers a profound understanding of human behavior and motivations. It has a transformative power in fostering self-awareness, empathy, and personal growth. Using the Enneagram as a map, you can gain valuable insights into your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and purpose.

    Read more on the Enneagram symbol here.

  • Gurdjieff, the influential spiritual teacher and philosopher whom many attribute to bringing the teachings of the Enneagram into the modern era, employed a concept similar to parts work, although he did not use the term "Internal Family Systems" specifically. In his teachings, Gurdjieff referred to these inner aspects as "subpersonalities" or "I's." According to Gurdjieff's ideas, individuals consist of a multitude of inner subpersonalities or parts, each with its own distinct thoughts, emotions, and desires. These parts often operate independently, leading to inner conflicts and inconsistent behaviors.

    Gurdjieff emphasized the importance of self-awareness and self-observation to understand these different parts of oneself. He believed that by recognizing and integrating these subpersonalities, individuals could gain greater self-mastery and alignment. This process is similar to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) concept, where practitioners explore and understand their inner parts, nurturing a compassionate relationship with them and promoting harmony within the psyche.

    While the terminology and approaches differ, the underlying principles of acknowledging and working with inner parts to achieve inner harmony and personal growth align with both Gurdjieff's teachings and the Internal Family Systems therapy. Both emphasize the importance of self-awareness and inner exploration to foster a deeper understanding of oneself and cultivate a more integrated and authentic relationship to your Self energy. This connection with Self helps cultivate inner healing and wisdom.

  • Coaching allows for exploration of different modalities outside of traditional psychotherapy. While, I have experience, training, and accreditation as a Chartered Psychologist in the UK, I do not practice as a psychotherapist.

  • My overarching aim in sessions to help you get to know and learn to trust your own “system”. I believe that your system has the ability to find its own answers and I strive to empower you to get in contact with that inner wisdom.

    I do this by using a fluid and personalized approach, drawing from the rich tools of Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Enneagram, and diverse meditation techniques. Each session is an organic and evolving experience, tailored specifically to your individual needs. For example, we might start by exploring your Enneagram type, understanding your unique patterns and motivations. Utilizing the insights from the Enneagram, we then venture into your internal world through IFS, encountering different parts and understanding their underlying emotions and needs. From there, I adapt meditation practices that resonate with you, empowering you to cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and inner harmony.

    I also understand that some people may not know their Enneagram type, have confusion about their type, or are not interested in working with the Enneagram. That’s not a problem—we can enter the work together from a different perspective.

    As our coaching relationship deepens, each session becomes spontaneous, guided by the your progress and current challenges. This dynamic and personalized approach ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need for their ongoing personal development, leading to transformative and lasting positive change in your life.

  • I offer three session lengths with the intention of meeting you where you are. Each person’s system has different preferences and ways of working and I offer support that matches those needs. Flexibility with the time spent in session is intended to be an offering to help put your system at ease. I also recognize and respect the constraints of cost and time and want to offer varied options. Feel free to reach out to discuss what is the best option for you and your system.

    60-minute sessions

    75-minute sessions

    90-minute sessions

  • I am seeking clients who are looking for a longer-term commitment of working together as this work flourishes from consistent practice together and trust built over time.

    However, I do offer one-off sessions if you would like to get a taste of what the work could be like together.

    Checking in about the progress of the working relationship is also very important to me. You can expect that I will proactively be checking in with you to ensure you are getting all you want and need out of the work together.

  • I currently offer all sessions online via Zoom. Through Zoom, I can connect with individuals from around the world, providing the same level of personalized support and guidance as in-person sessions.

    Although I am currently not offering in-person coaching sessions, I may revisit that in the future.

  • 60-minute session: $100

    75-minute session: $125

    90-minute session: $150

  • Please reach out via email or phone/text to set up a session at:

    mcpierpoint@gmail.com

    +1 (860) 967 1545

Client Testimonials

  • G. B. - Human Resources Director

    Working with Mandy has been a meaningful and powerful experience. She made me feel at ease and clearly explained the IFS process in a way I could understand. I found her to be competent and compassionate which helped me relax and really get down to the work in front of me. After each session I felt encouraged, rejuvenated and had a clear understanding of the next right step in my journey.

  • D.H. - Consultant

    Mandy is one of the most present and kindest people I have ever met. I am continually blown away by how she weaves together so many different sources of wisdom in a way that is relevant to me and my path. I trust she deeply cares about me and in turn has helped me treat myself and different parts of myself with more compassion. Mandy has my highest recommendation.

  • L.J. - Communications Manager

    Mandy’s empathy, compassion and perceptiveness make her a dream to work with. She has given me the language and tools to articulate my feelings and experiences, helping me to navigate the world more openly, realise my goals and understand myself better. Mandy has taught me to be curious about myself, helping me get to know the different parts of my personality and a deeper understanding of my values and how I want to move through life. Mandy’s tailored, positive, and kind approach makes her a wonderful guide into the world of personal development, and there is no one else I’d rather do it with!

  • M.P. - Wife, Mom, Medical Provider

    It has been such a gift and joy to have Mandy as part of my journey toward wholeness!

    We began working together as I wanted a coach to help me start writing (which I have!). I hold dear that she refused to look only at the task, but deeper - into what work would actually create a safe inner space from which to give. Her holistic approach (considering my mind, body, and spirit - not just a productive goal and to-do list) ended up benefiting my entire psyche and perspective on living life well! Part of the problem was I am a pathological producer - give me a task, and it will be done! No matter the cost to my own well-being. She took me outside of this construct and invited me to stiller waters. And I am forever grateful. 1/2

  • M.P. - Wife, Mother, Medical Provider

    ….from there, I had learned about the Internal Family Systems (IFS) idea, and began meeting with her for sessions in that vein. I have been a participant of traditional talk therapy for several years. Never has a model served me as well as IFS. As an enneagram 9, I fight anger - hidden and then explosive as it may be! And IFS is the first method that has helped with my anger! Not that I identified that as a goal, I just suddenly realized it had dissipated. This makes sense, as it emphasizes our need to see and accept even the parts of ourselves we’d rather hide. Mandy is such a gentle and wise guide in these sessions, as they can lead to much vulnerability! She handled my heart and parts with grace and honor. I cannot thank her enough.

    I look forward to many more years growing with her care! 2/2