Coaching & Creative Support

I work with artists, designers, and creative people through a blend of coaching and mentoring.

My approach is grounded, kind, and practical — helping you find your own direction while offering guidance and experience when it’s useful. This work is about supporting your practice and helping you move forward with confidence.

Think of it as having someone alongside you: a sounding board, problem-solver, and ally who understands the realities of creative work and everyday life.

Who this support is for

This work is for you if you’re:

• feeling stuck or overwhelmed

• unsure what to focus on next

• returning to your practice after time away

• navigating open calls, projects, or decisions

• wanting structure, clarity, or reassurance

You don’t need to be at a particular career stage — just at a point where you want things to shift.

What we can work on

Sessions are shaped around your needs, but often include:

• Direction — what to make next and why

• Structure — finding a simple, sustainable rhythm

• Project planning — exhibitions, open calls, commissions

• Visibility — website, Instagram, being seen without overwhelm

• Confidence — decision-making and follow-through

• Portfolio — building or refining digital or PDF portfolios

How it works

• Free 30-minute introductory call

• 60-minute sessions (online or in person)

• Post-session notes and suggested next steps by email

• Optional light-touch check-ins between sessions (WhatsApp)

Feedback

“The sessions were genuinely transformative. I feel more grounded, confident, and intentional about my direction as an artist. Steve asked exactly the right questions and helped make the path forward feel achievable and aligned.”

“These sessions gave me real clarity and renewed energy. I feel more confident, focused, and intentional about where I’m heading creatively. The preparation, thoughtful questioning, and follow-up notes made the whole process feel purposeful rather than overwhelming.”
— KH Lewes

“I’ve seen huge improvement in my Instagram engagement after implementing Steve’s suggestions. The sessions were practical, focused, and made a real difference.”

“I was really impressed by how prepared Steve was for every session, and by the thoughtful follow-up afterwards. It was clear he took the process seriously and invested real time and care.”
— JP USA

“It can be a lonely place creating something, especially when you're squeezing it in amongst making a living and living a life. Speaking to Steve about creative ideas, problems, obsticles, uncertainties floating through my head (nb this is not therapy). Sharing my ambitions with him really helped me think through what those ambitions might be, how to be confident in decision making and myself and what I do a bit more seriously. Steve is a personable, insightful and encouraging guy who knows how to ask some incredible questions whilst supporting you to find those answers.”

 — SA Hastings

Pricing & ways to work together

Single Session — £80

A one-hour coaching or mentoring session focused on a specific challenge, decision, or question.

Ideal if you want clarity on something you’re stuck with, or a thoughtful push forward.

Block of Four Sessions — £300

Four one-hour sessions designed to build momentum over time.

This option suits artists who want ongoing support while developing work, planning projects, or navigating a period of change.
Includes brief notes and reflections after each session.

Creative Reset — £495

A focused 6-week programme for artists who feel stuck and want to move forward

The Creative Reset is a more structured option for those who want a defined period of support rather than individual sessions.

Over six weeks, we work together to:

• reconnect you with your ideas

• clarify direction and priorities

• unblock hesitation around next steps or opportunities

• create a realistic plan for the next 3–6 months

Includes:

• 6 × 60-minute 1–1 sessions

• Weekly or fortnightly scheduling

• Light reflection between sessions

This option is ideal if you feel stalled, scattered, or unsure where to put your energy — and want to regain momentum in a supported, manageable way.

Ongoing Monthly Support (by arrangement)

After working together through a block or Creative Reset, ongoing monthly support is available for artists who want continued accountability and thinking space.

Supported places

I want this work to remain accessible to artists at different stages.

Alongside my standard rate of £80 per session, I offer a supported rate of £35 per session for those on low incomes or experiencing financial difficulty — no questions asked.

Supported places are limited to two clients at any one time and are offered on trust.
If you’d like to request a supported place, please mention this when you get in touch.

About me

I’ve been a practising artist for around 20 years and have worked full-time in my practice for the past two.

Before this, I spent many years training, mentoring, and coaching people across a range of organisations. I’ve also designed and delivered creative and practical workshops for marginalised groups — experience that continues to shape how I listen, respond, and support others.

I live just outside Lewes with my two sons and two dogs. My work is rooted in creativity, balance, and connection — and in making space for people to think clearly about what comes next.

Getting started

If any of these options feel like a good fit, the first step is a short, informal conversation.

Book a free 30-minute call- message me via WhatsApp -0780 8313097
Or get in touch via the contact form below

There’s no pressure — just a chance to talk things through.