About
Hi, I’m Cath—a divorce coach and co-parenting specialist for smart, successful professionals who feel lost in the emotional chaos of separation.
Whether you're in the middle of a divorce or facing daily tension with your ex while trying to co-parent, you're likely exhausted, second-guessing everything, and wondering how something so personal became so hard to navigate.
My clients are used to having it together. They run teams, manage households, make smart decisions. But behind closed doors, they're overwhelmed, emotionally drained from constant conflict, lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about their children, and feeling like they’ve lost their footing.
Some are navigating the legal and emotional minefield of divorce or deciding if divorce is the right decision for them. Others are locked in difficult co-parenting dynamics that leave them frustrated and unheard. What they all have in common is this: they want less drama, more clarity, and a calmer, more confident way forward, for themselves and for their children.
I specialise in helping you take back control of your life, clearing the emotional fog and guiding you with practical steps so you can reduce conflict, protect your peace, and show up as the parent and person you want to be. Whatever stage you’re at, you don’t have to do it alone.
Through my specially designed roadmaps, my clients go from struggling to deal with daily life to feeling in control. They communicate calmly, co-parent more effectively and handle the process like a pro!
I’m an accredited divorce coach (and former primary teacher) with a heartfelt mission to support people through the ups and downs of divorce. Having been through it myself, I know exactly how overwhelming and uncertain it can feel. My own experience inspired me to help others navigate this journey with confidence and clarity. You can read more about my story in my blog post, ‘Starting over: lessons I’ve learned since my divorce’.
Skills and Background
With my background in teaching and coaching, I bring a unique mix of empathy, practical advice, and down-to-earth strategies to help my clients. As a teacher and headteacher for almost 30 years, I have worked with hundreds of families and have had expert training and experience of how to support children. I have seen the good, bad and downright ugly divorces play out and seen the impact it can have on children. But understand that in many cases, divorce can be a positive thing! Consider the model of relationships your children are getting from you and the other parent. It is not the divorce can causes the damage, its the conflict!
I believe divorce doesn’t have to mean endless conflict and stress—especially when kids are involved. My goal is to help you create a calmer, more cooperative process that puts everyone’s wellbeing first, especially your children’s. My own divorce was the most difficult experience of my life but I now have a successful co-parenting relationship with my son’s father and we are both immensely proud of him. We both had to find a new way of working, which at times was incredibly stressful and upsetting, but we got there, and you can too! Even with the most difficult exes you can find a way of working that protects your kids and your peace! You may even be thinking it is impossible with your ex, but the change in dynamics starts with you and the shifts I teach can make a world of difference!
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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