My Approach to Coaching and Training

Quantum physics meets attachment styles
through the lens of polyvagal theory!

Cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, embodiment practices and consciousness studies have brought about advances in how we understand our brain and our reactions that were previously unthinkable. Research shows that not just our brains, but our bodies store memories, emotions and trauma. We now know that by simultaneously addressing the mental, emotional and physical aspects of our human experience we can promote rapid transformational growth. By re-regulating our nervous system, we can create lasting shifts in our everyday lives. We can finally integrate our experience into our understanding of ourselves and of the world – instead of being held hostage by it.

Get back to loving your life, feeling safe in your body
and having hope in this crazy world!

Why work with me?

I’m an engineer, so I like straightforward practical things that work. And you want someone who understands what you are going through, someone who can help sort it out. I have spent the best part of the last 20 years working in places like Sudan, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Colombia, Rwanda, & post-tsunami Indonesia etc.

I know that life can throw a lot at us when we are working in humanitarian roles, on top of the job, it can be physically exhausting and emotionally numbing. We can feel swamped in a world where the suffering never seems to end. But as human beings we are also wired for resilience and we have the ability to find our way back to it.

Gisella McGuinness

Gisella McGuinness

I've taken my life experiences working in the field, the latest scientific discoveries in neuroscience, my embodiment practices & my psycho-somatic coaching training and distilled the learning. So I can support you in making the changes that you want to see in your life. If you are feeling stuck, a one-off session is a great way to get a fresh perspective tailored to your unique needs and life circumstances. Or go deeper with more sessions over a longer period of time, it’s all up to you. On your side, you have to be open to viewing things from a different perspective, learning new things and putting in the effort it takes to achieve change. But you are not going it alone.

If you would like to stop just surviving and start thriving, then let your body show you the way.

Click the link below for a chat
it’s completely confidential, totally free and without any obligation on your side – to see if we are a good fit. And if we’re not, I will do my best to point you in the direction of something that is.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Gisella is a genuine and heartfelt coach who holds space beautifully and directs me to where I need to go to uncover more about myself. Through Gisella's coaching and embodiment practices, she intuitively guides me through the sessions in a gentle way that is at the pace I need to really begin the unravelling and healing. Thank you, Gisella!” Kelly

  • “Gisella is a compassionate coach, a beautiful space holder and a deep listener. She helped me see my material through the experience of the body so I could let go of mental narratives that kept me confused and stuck, begin to recognise and tolerate difficult feelings and finally let them pass.” Lyndsey

  • “Gisella is firm and gentle at the same time; with firmness she was leading me through different exercises and with gentleness she was giving me space and supporting me in the process. She showed me embodied poses with excellence and great care. In one hour working with her I reached great progress. By working with her it was obvious for me that she has a lot of knowledge and experience. I sincerely recommend working with her.”

    Jana

  • “A big thank you to Gisella. She guided me with such a calmness through the session that i felt comfortable and safe the whole time. We worked out some embodied postures that are easy to do and can be integrated in my daily life with ease and help me with my topic. I recommend her with all my heart.” Stella

  • “Gisella is a sound, passionate and dedicated person and above all a great listener, I would recommend her to anyone looking to resolve things in their life.” Natalie

“Only those who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world manage to do so.”
— Henry Dunant