About Me
Hi, I'm Cath.
I'm a Separation, Divorce and Co-parenting Coach, a former primary headteacher and, like many of the parents I support, I've navigated separation and co-parenting myself.
I know how quickly family life can change.
One day you're wondering whether your relationship can be saved. The next you're trying to understand the divorce process, make difficult decisions and work out how to protect your children through it all.
Then comes the challenge of building a new way of parenting - often while managing very different expectations, difficult conversations or ongoing conflict with your ex.
I've experienced many of those challenges myself.
The sleepless nights.
The constant second-guessing.
The guilt.
The fear of getting it wrong.
The worry about what it would all mean for the children.
I also know that every family's story is different.
Some separations are relatively amicable. Others are filled with conflict. Wherever you are, my role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to help you think clearly, understand your options and make confident decisions that are right for you and your family.
Alongside my own experience, I bring years of experience as a primary headteacher, giving me a deep understanding of children's emotional wellbeing, family relationships and the challenges parents face during times of change.
Whether you're questioning your relationship, navigating divorce or trying to build a healthier co-parenting relationship, I'm here to help you find your way forward.
Not perfectly.
But with more clarity, more confidence and less overwhelm.
Skills and Background
With my background in teaching and coaching, I bring a mix of practical tools, clear thinking, and grounded strategies to the parents I work with.
After nearly 30 years as a teacher and headteacher, I’ve worked with hundreds of families and seen every version of divorce — the good, the difficult, and the highly complex. What I’ve learned is this: it’s not divorce that impacts children most, it’s ongoing conflict and how it’s handled.
Divorce doesn’t have to mean years of tension taking over your day-to-day life. My work focuses on helping you handle co-parenting situations more calmly and clearly, in a way that protects your energy and your children’s wellbeing.
My own divorce was one of the hardest experiences of my life, and I understand how challenging co-parenting can feel in reality. Today, things are steady. Not because everything is perfect, but because I changed how I handled what was happening.
That’s what made the difference. Getting there took practical shifts in how things were handled — the same kind of approach I now share with my clients.
Even if your ex feels difficult or unpredictable, it is possible to change how you experience co-parenting day to day. With the right tools, you can handle situations more steadily, reduce the impact of conflict, and create a calmer environment for your children.
When I’m not working
When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family or walking through the countryside with my partner. When at home relaxing, I can often be found listening to a podcast or my head stuck in a great book. I have a passion to travel and love to visit different countries around the world, ticking places off on my bucket list.
Press Coverage
The Independent: Why Friendship is Important in Relationships
Female First Magazine: Relationship and Wellness Trends for 2025
The Divorce Magazine: The Unexpected Gifts of Divorce
Awards
In 2025, I was nominated for 3 different awards: Woman Who Achieves, She Inspires and Female Business Awards. I was shortlisted for all 3 of these awards and was a finalist for the Woman Who Achieves Award and the Female Business Awards in two categories! I didn’t win but being nominated and reaching the finals was a proud moment and next year, who knows?!
Catherine Cooke, Founder of Rightstep Coaching: Divorce Coach and Co-parenting Specialist
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