Oliver Shelbourne

My lessons are supportive, structured, and highly personalised. They are informed by my professional experience working in NHS and prison service settings, where I have supported individuals through periods of crisis, uncertainty, and major life transitions. I use an integrative approach that combines practical academic or career support with reflective, evidence-informed techniques to help students and professionals build confidence, clarity, and direction.

Each lesson is tailored to the individual. We usually begin by identifying what the learner wants to focus on, whether that is academic progress, career development, managing stress or overwhelm, improving motivation, or gaining clarity about future goals. Sessions are calm and collaborative, creating a space where people feel listened to and supported. I draw on integrative techniques such as grounding strategies, reflective questioning, and values-based goal setting, alongside practical tools for organisation, planning, and effective study or work habits.

For academic and career-focused work, I support individuals primarily through the development of self-awareness, drawing on techniques from a range of proven approaches, including Eastern philosophies and reflective practices. This self-understanding is then translated into realistic next steps, such as graduate scheme applications, further study, a career change, or purposeful professional development.

My aim is not only to support academic or career success, but also to enhance overall wellbeing and sense of purpose. Many students and professionals find that sessions help them feel more confident, grounded, and clearer about the direction they want to take in the future. Sessions are practical, reflective, and focused on sustainable growth and meaningful progress.