Coaching For Dads
Katie’s coaching for dads in stepfamilies offers a calm, confidential, non-judgmental space to talk honestly about the pressures you’re facing — the ones you often feel you should “just get on with”, but that are heavy to carry alone.
Being both a loving, supportive partner and a present, caring father is a huge responsibility. And in a blended family, the pull can feel even stronger.
Many dads describe feeling:
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stuck in the middle between their partner and their children
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stretched thin trying to meet everyone’s needs
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torn between guilt for the past and pressure in the present
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unsure how to manage tension between the people they love most
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caught in difficult dynamics with an ex-partner
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responsible for keeping the peace at all costs
You’re not alone — and there is a way to navigate this with more confidence, calm, and clarity.
What coaching helps you do
Coaching gives you space to slow down, reflect, and get a clear understanding of the partner, parent, and role model you want to be.
Together, we explore:
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how to support your partner without damaging your relationship with your children
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how to respond to conflict or emotional overwhelm with steadiness
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how to handle challenging or unpredictable behaviour from an ex
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how to set boundaries that feel fair, not harsh
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how to communicate clearly so everyone feels heard
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how to create a family environment that feels grounded, united, and calmer
You’ll leave each session with practical tools — not theory — that you can put into practice straight away.
Why this matters
When you show up with clarity, empathy, and consistency, everything in the family system improves: your relationship, your children’s sense of security, and your own wellbeing.
Coaching gives you the space and support to do that — without feeling like you’re failing, taking sides, or holding it all together alone. With Katie as your thought partner, you'll tackle the big (and small) issues and ensure that your family can thrive.
Sam, Essex
Looking back, I was completely burying my head in the sand about the impact my ex was having on my new relationship. I was terrified she’d turn my kids against me, so I avoided conflict and never stood up for myself. Working with Katie helped me realise I could set boundaries without making things worse, and actually improve the time I spend with my children. I was sceptical about coaching at first, but it’s been a game-changer. I genuinely recommend Katie to any dads feeling stuck.
Alex, Dorset
Coaching was a last resort for me. I didn’t know what else to do. I just wanted everyone to get along, but I kept avoiding things, hoping they’d sort themselves out. My kids weren’t happy, my partner wasn’t happy, and I felt stuck in the middle. Working with Katie made me take a proper look at how I was showing up. She asked the kind of questions that really made me think. I started to see how I could make changes and show my kids they mattered without leaving my partner feeling sidelined. I wasn’t sure coaching would help, but I’m glad I gave it a go.
Josh, Northampton
After losing my wife, I was just trying to keep things steady for the kids. When I started a new relationship, I didn’t realise how much I was still carrying. Coaching with Katie helped me face some tough truths and find a way to support my kids while also being fair to my partner. It’s made a real difference.