About Me

What I do today
comes from
my own journey

A blend of professional and personal experiences that, over time, has reshaped the way I see people, wellbeing, and what truly matters.

Maria Ferrara

My journey

Before becoming a Lifestyle coach, I spent over twenty years in the humanitarian sector, working in conflict zones, standing alongside affected communities and supporting frontline workers.

I had to adapt quickly, listen deeply, and recognise what truly matters when life gets difficult.

Over time, I realised that true wellbeing isn't sparked by a single moment; it's a gradual awareness that becomes part of how we live.

For me, that meant reconnecting with nature, movement, travel, and a constant curiosity to learn. I started to prioritise rest, be more conscious of my eating habits, and carefully choose the relationships I give my time and energy to.

Wellbeing isn't a destination
It's a practice we cultivate, day after day

This is where my path began

Training

Bringing different areas of expertise together

My background integrates coaching with health and wellbeing, paying particular attention to the body, the nervous system, trauma, and the changes associated with different stages of life.

I continuously train to expand my knowledge in areas that bring the greatest value to the women I support.

  • Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner, with Dr Wendy Sweet.
  • Certified NLP Health Coach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), with Robert Dilts — one of the world's leading experts in NLP — together with Suzanne Smith and Tim Hallbom.
  • Certified in Health Coaching with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.
  • Certified Professional Life Coach, accredited by the ICF (International Coaching Federation).
  • Master Coach in Leadership & Communication, also accredited by the ICF.
  • NLP Master Coach Practitioner, completed with Robert Dilts.
  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner — the method developed by Peter Levine, one of the leading figures in the field, working with the body and nervous system in the processing of trauma.

There comes a time when
it's worth pausing

To listen to what can genuinely support your wellbeing

It's the very moment that changed my own path, too
If today feels right for you, this could be a good place to begin