I am a long-time lurker posting for the first time. I feel like I have something of value to contribute to the community, so here is me shooting my shot!

I have just completed a Bachelor of Psychology degree. I found it to be quite research-focused. Effective counselling and therapeutic methods were taught, but minimally. As classes were centred on theory-heavy learning, I felt unable to practice my therapeutic skills and gain rigorous feedback. This was frustrating because I began formally studying psychology so I could work with people firsthand, as opposed to conducting randomised controlled trials (there is nothing wrong with lab work, it is just not my cup of tea). 

Over the past four years, I have consistently been informed by my fellow interlocutors that I am a good listener and have provided value through being an effective sounding board. 

I became a student of psychology because I am a knowledge nut, and understanding how people tick is what keeps me ticking. I am empathetic and believe that caring for others is one of the most personally fulfilling and important things I can do to make the world a better place. 

About me: 

I believe in living within my means and embodying a low-waste approach to life. I am an avid kelp forest enthusiast and experimentalist in the kitchen. I have been on a rollercoaster ride all my life, finally understanding why when I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. 

Friends and non-friends have reported that I am more honest and attentive than the average conversationalist in their lives. Recently, someone I spoke with over a month ago told me that they have thought about the conversation we had every day since it took place. It seems to have prompted them to change their social interaction strategy for 2026. Past and current bosses have reported that I am good at taking critical feedback and reworking any problem areas. I have been informed that while often blunt and unexpected, my straightforwardness, combined with my willingness to listen and empathise, has helped people feel comfortable self-introspecting. They have subsequently gained valuable insights from the process. 

Based on such feedback, I would like to test my fit with helping people through coaching. I am offering one 45-minute coaching session free of charge. This is so you can get to know me and talk about what your goals are for subsequent sessions. If we end up being a good fit and decide to continue, each subsequent session will be 15 USD (at least for the first 10 sessions; I may increase the cost based on how I go). 

What you can do to help me: 

• Sign up for a session with me (free) and provide structured and/or unstructured feedback (and any advice you may want to offer) on how I can improve/what you would want added/subtracted/completely changed 
  Link to book a session: https://calendar.app.google/yRdtBkB1JUP4HqhJ9
• Suggest specific directions I could take or niches I could target
• Explain why you think people sign up for coaching or what they expect to gain from getting coached (or even from a single session)  

As I am experimenting, I expect to make mistakes and not know what the best thing to do/say is every single time. I would appreciate prompt feedback and any suggestions on how you think I could improve. 

Please note that you do not need to sign up for a session if you just want to provide prospective feedback, opinions & suggestions. Please write me direct messages or comments under this post. 

Thank you for your time spent reading this post!