Hi, I’m Sarah
I live with long-term pain and I manage it better now than I ever thought possible.
That wasn’t always the case. There was a time when life felt smaller, more limited, and uncertain. But over time, I found a different way forward, one built on understanding, small steps, and learning how to work with my body, not against it.
In my 40s, I made the decision to change direction and follow a real passion for mental health and psychology. I completed my degree, and soon after stepped into a role as a Health and Wellbeing Coach within a PCN, where I trained in supporting people living with persistent pain.
Working with hundreds of people, I began to notice a pattern - so many were slowly withdrawing from the things that made life feel meaningful. That’s what led me to create my own programme: something more human, more supportive, and focused on helping people gently rebuild their lives.
I haven’t looked back since.
Outside of my work, I’m happiest spending time with my family, on evening walks, feeling the sun on my face (in any season), or barefoot at the beach when I can be. I believe in slowing things down, finding what matters, and creating a life that feels good again — even alongside pain.
Training and experience
My work is grounded in both training and lived experience.
I have a First Class degree in Psychology and am a PCI-accredited coach, with further training in persistent pain support, including the Live Well with Pain - 10 Footsteps Programme for Practitioners. I also hold a certificate in Trauma-Informed Coaching.
My approach brings this knowledge together with something I've always believed: that wellbeing is whole-person. The nervous system, daily life, confidence, calm, they're all connected, and the way I work reflects that.
Alongside this, I live with long-term pain myself. The most valuable learning hasn’t just come from books or courses, but from finding ways to calm a sensitive, overwhelmed system and gently rebuild a life that feels good again. That understanding sits at the heart of how I support others.
“You don’t have to fix everything - you can begin by finding a steadier way forward.” Sarah Whitehouse
Why I do what I do
I believe you can rebuild your life alongside pain, with the right support, one step at a time.