Helping People Thrive — Not Just Cope
I am a positive psychologist, speaker, and coach with a Master’s in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology.
I work with organisations and individuals who want more than surface-level wellbeing. They want meaningful, sustainable growth — even in times of uncertainty and change.
Creating Meaningful & Sustainable Growth
Grounded in positive psychology — the science of optimal human functioning — my work supports people in developing greater clarity, resilience, confidence and direction. Through workshops, structured coaching programmes, reflective wellbeing tools, and group coaching experiences, I help individuals and organisations move beyond surface-level wellbeing and create meaningful, lasting change. My aim is simple:
To help people create the conditions for a life rich in wellbeing, meaning, and accomplishment.
- About Lisa Avery
Positive Psychologist | Trainer | Coach
I am a Positive Psychologist, Trainer, and Coach working across education, government, the NHS, charities, and the corporate world. My work is grounded in positive psychology and focused on meaningful, sustainable growth.
With a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, my mission is to empower individuals and organisations toward greater happiness, clarity, and lasting success.
Every session blends science, reflection, practical strategy, and human warmth — helping people move from insight to intentional action.
Work with me
Ways We Can Work Together
Whether you are an organisation seeking meaningful wellbeing support, or an individual looking for clarity, confidence and direction, I offer a range of coaching and workshop experiences designed to support lasting growth.
Organisational Workshops
Research-grounded workshops for organisations, blending science, reflection and practical tools to support sustainable wellbeing and growth.
One-to-One Coaching
Individual coaching for professionals navigating growth, leadership or transition. A reflective space to build clarity, strengthen resilience, and develop sustainable motivation.
Group Coaching for Women
A supportive three-month coaching circle designed to help women gain clarity, build confidence, and step into new possibilities for personal and professional growth.
What is Positive Psychology?
Positive psychology is the study of optimal human functioning.
It focuses on identifying, exploring and amplifying a strong sense of passion, purpose and performance in individuals, teams and organisations.
It takes a strengths- based approach which inspires the ultimate self- mastery through a journey which explores psychological flexibility, emotional agility and resilience.
It’s an engaging, enlightening and empowering branch of psychology, backed by research and packed with practical exercises to bring the science to life.
All work is customised to meet the specific needs of each client. Delivery options include flexible formats designed to create meaningful and lasting impact.
How It’s Delivered
We work with a wide range of sectors, including education, corporate, charity, sport and individuals. The breath and depth of positive psychology is such that it lends itself beautifully to each of these sectors. Please see the specific pages for more information.
Who do we work with?
Measurement is important for us to gauge the efficacity of our wellbeing interventions. This is both quantitative (using empirically validated scales from Positive Psychology) and qualitative (seeking participant, departmental and organisational feedback).
What are the benefits?
- Greater self-awareness
- Increased emotional agility
- Strength-based development
- Deeper engagement
- Enhanced performance
- Greater psychological flexibility
- Healthier relationships
- Strengthened resilience
- Improved wellbeing
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If you would like to explore how coaching or workshops could support you or your organisation, feel free to get in touch.