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Coaching with Empathy

About Me.

Hi, I’m Christine, an accredited Breakup and Divorce Coach. I help people at every stage of a breakup to rebuild their lives with clarity and confidence.

 

My path to coaching hasn’t been a straight line. I first trained as an architect and worked at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, later gained a teaching qualification and also taught English as a Foreign Language, and I spent several years serving in the military before settling in rural Devon.

I’ve been through divorce myself, so I know just how overwhelming and isolating it can feel. That experience, along with my training, means I bring both understanding and practical tools to support my clients in moving forward.

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When I was going through my divorce.... a few years ago, I felt completely lost - emotionally, mentally and even practically. Working with Chris was a turning point. She gave me the tools to navigate the hardest moments, the confidence to make clear decisions and the space to process my emotions without judgement. Her empathy is genuine, her guidance is grounded and she has an incredible way of helping you see hope when everything feels uncertain. I can honestly say I came out stronger, more self-assured and ready to start my new chapter because of her support. I'll be forever grateful.

I felt safe with Christine because I felt genuinely heard... she listened closely, paid attention to the details I shared, and never made me feel rushed or like I had to tidy up my thoughts before speaking. I could take my time, and she stayed with me through it, which made it easier for me to be honest. I also noticed how she helped me stay focused without taking over. When I drifted into old worries or got stuck in the same loops, she guided me back to what actually mattered. It didn’t feel like she was directing the conversation for me. It felt like she was helping me see things more clearly so I could make sense of them myself. Her empathy feels steady and genuine. She remembers things I’ve said, she responds thoughtfully, and she creates an atmosphere where I don’t feel judged. Over time, that made it easy for me to trust her. I found myself opening up more because I knew she would handle whatever I shared with care and clarity. Working with her has felt grounding. I feel supported, but I also feel like I’m the one doing the work and finding my way forward. She’s simply there in a way that makes the process feel manageable and safe.

Christine has such a natural gift for helping... people feel supported and empowered during one of the hardest times they can face. She’s compassionate, insightful and genuinely dedicated to making a difference. I highly recommend her to anybody going through it.

After an incredibly painful marital breakdown two years ago... I embarked on talking therapy with a counsellor. After the two years, I decided it was possibly less fruitful to continue digging up old pasts and look towards a coaching approach which would assist me in moving forward with my relationships, understand what was going on behind the scenes in my quest to transform how I felt about love and my relationship towards myself and others. Finding Chris was a masterstroke. Our first few sessions were incredibly heavy going but I embraced the methodology and held trust in the models and methodology we were embarking on. I found Chris to be incredibly professional and knowledgeable, brutally honest and she was able to challenge me and pull me up on a great deal of our interactions, making me reconsider a huge amount of my past challenges and behavioural patterns. I honestly feel that the homework, joint sessions and relationship built together forms one of the best decision-making processes of my entire adult life. Through our sessions I have learnt about self-worth, building boundaries and identifying red flags. I use our work in every field of my life now and truly believe I have finally (after fifty five tender years) turned, not just a page but many future chapters of my new life!

Beauty and Freedom in Coaching

Breakup & Divorce Coaching

Breakup & Divorce Coaching

CHRISTINE PATERSON DEACON

Helping individuals heal from heartbreak, rediscover their strength, and rebuild a life they truly love after the end of a relationship.

Breakup & Divorce
Coaching 

Work With Me.

Asking for help is an acknowledgement of who you are and where you want to be. That’s exactly where coaching begins.

 

It starts with a free discovery call, giving you the chance to share where you’re at and what you’re hoping to change or achieve. From there, we work together through online sessions tailored to your goals, at a pace that suits you. Everything is done remotely, so you can access support from wherever you are – safely, confidentially, and with no judgement. Whether you are fresh out of a breakup, in the middle of a divorce, or still untangling the emotions you are feeling in your current relationship, coaching is about moving forward – with support, clarity, and a plan.

If you have made the decision not to use a solicitor then as a professional Mackenzie Friend I can also offer you the practical support and understanding to help you feel more prepared, organised and confident.

 

The important message is that you don’t have to go through this alone.

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