Personal & professional life coaching
The Alcove Listens
A space to pause, talk and feel heard.
I'm Elle, a certified life coach and listener. Private, text-based chat to turn frustrations and limiting beliefs into positive change. No camera, no pressure. Come as you are.
Free support between chats
Grow at your own pace.
Self-help guides, community answers and gentle advice, free for anyone to explore.
Self-care
Self-help guides, growth paths and a one-minute breathing exercise, with practical tips to help you feel better.
Explore self-carePause & reflect
Gentle journalling prompts to explore what matters to you and make a little space for yourself.
Start reflectingCommunity Q&A
Read answers from Elle and others navigating similar things, or ask your own question anonymously.
Visit the Q&ANews & advice
Gentle, practical articles from Elle on wellbeing, relationships, work and family.
Read the latestAbout The Alcove
An intentional pause in a world that never stops asking.
I founded The Alcove in 2026 to offer more than coaching: a sanctuary for clarity, strategy and personal refinement, for anyone navigating life's most pivotal transitions.
My approach combines deep, active empathy with strategic insight, helping you cut through the noise and reconnect with your true intentions. Whether you're refining your personal path or seeking professional clarity, we build a foundation that's as strong as it is authentic.
“We don’t just set goals here. We build the foundations that support them.”More about The Alcove →
Our Spaces
Choose the support that fits.
A Single Entry
A free 15-minute chat with Elle for immediate clarity on a single hurdle, or a gut check on a decision.
Free 15 minutes
The Foundation Block
For anyone wanting to book a course of sessions to work through a specific transition, challenge or new habit.
Contact us for prices
Enquire about a courseOngoing Alcove
Continuous support, accountability and a dedicated sounding board, whenever you need it.
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EnquireLive chat
Reach out the moment you’re ready.
Message Elle 24/7 and she’ll get back to you when she’s available. If she’s not live, just leave your name, age and email so she can reply. During the hours below she’s live on chat for a free 15-minute support session.
Live chat hours
UK time · now 5:42 pm
Meet Elle
Grounded by family, inspired by quiet moments.
Away from the keyboard you’ll usually find me in my favourite role, being Mummy. Exploring the park or sharing a slow morning, my family is my home base and the reason I value intentional time so deeply.
Alongside my coaching, I’m halfway through a degree in Counselling and Psychology, and I’m a member of the BACP, so the support I offer is grounded in ethical, caring practice.
