About Me
Hi, I’m Cath, a Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach, former primary headteacher, and a mum who’s navigated co-parenting myself.
I know first-hand how difficult it is to juggle work, parenting, and everything else, while also dealing with messages or situations that can completely throw you off.
I know what it’s like to read something and feel it sit with you for the rest of the day, while still needing to show up, stay calm, and carry on for your children.
I know how hard it is to hold that together, especially when you’re worried, upset, or stressed underneath it all, and trying not to let your children feel the weight of that.
I also understand the quieter parts that people don’t always talk about.
Not seeing your children every day like you used to.
Worrying about them when they’re with the other parent.
Having no control over what happens in the other house, especially when it not the way you would do things.
The missed moments.
The changed plans.
The last-minute decisions.
The disagreements about what’s best.
It can feel relentless at times.
Alongside my own experience, I bring a background in education and leadership, and now support other parents who are navigating similar situations.
My focus is on helping you find a steadier way through it so co-parenting feels more manageable, less consuming, and doesn’t take over your entire day.
Not perfect.
But calmer, clearer, and more in your control.
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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