Maybe you're thinking...
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I can't keep doing this.
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I want to leave teaching, but I need the money.
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I still love teaching. I just don't love what it's doing to my life.
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Should I apply for that leadership role?
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Have I got what it takes to go for headship?
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Could I reduce my hours and earn money another way?
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Is it teaching I need to leave — or just this school?
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What else could I actually do?
You don't need to arrive with the answer.
Sometimes getting unstuck isn't about making a dramatic career change. It's about having the space to untangle what isn't working, what matters to you now, and what options you actually have.
That's where I come in.
Meet Denise Barnes Founder
of
Your Narrative Coaching
Hi, I'm Denise. I get teaching.
I've spent more than 25 years in education — as a teacher, senior leader, coach and former inspector.
So when you tell me about the Sunday-night dread, workload, politics, guilt about leaving, fear of losing your salary or that voice asking “But what else can I actually do?” — you don't need to spend half the session explaining how education works.
I already know.
I'm not here to persuade you to leave teaching — or convince you to stay. I'm here to give you a confidential, agenda-free space to work out what you want next.
Jane H.
“Working with Denise has been genuinely transformative. She creates a calm, supportive space where I feel safe to be completely honest. Her ability to listen deeply and ask the right questions helped me see things with a clarity I hadn’t accessed before. I always leave feeling lighter, clearer and more grounded.”
L. Seals.
“Working with Denise has been life-changing for me — not only as a leader, but as a person. Her sessions gave me the space to slow down, make sense of what I was carrying and reconnect with my purpose. I now feel better equipped to support my team without losing my sense of self.”
Charlotte H.
“Denise has made a profound difference to how I navigate both everyday situations and the more complex challenges in my life. Her calm, grounded presence creates a sense of clarity and control I hadn’t been able to access on my own. Her guidance has been truly invaluable.”
Sam W.
“Denise offered a safe, non-judgemental space where I felt fully heard and understood. Her questions were thoughtful, her insights honest, and her presence calm and grounding. The difference it made to my decision-making and wellbeing was significant.”
Services
Teacher Clarity Coaching Session
90 minutes | £197
A private 1:1 coaching session for when something needs to change — but you're not yet sure what.
Bring the messy version.
You might be considering leaving, changing schools, applying for promotion, reducing your hours, building an income on the side — or simply know that something isn't working anymore.
We'll slow it down, untangle what's going on and work out your next steps.
No judgement. No agenda. No pressure to make a dramatic decision.
£50 to book. £147 after your session.
The Clarity Guarantee
I want you to leave our session feeling that our time together has been genuinely valuable.
If, at the end of our 90 minutes, you don’t feel you’ve gained greater clarity about your situation or your next steps, tell me before we finish and I’ll refund your session fee.