Novara Counselling and Coaching Services

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Novara comes from a combination of the Latin word nova (new) and aura (energy, presence, calmness). It embodies calmness, serenity, growth, and fresh beginnings. I chose the name Novara because it reflects the heart of my work — creating a safe, supportive space where you can start to heal, reconnect with yourself, and step into new possibilities.

Counselling and Coaching – A Unique Blend

Over the years, I’ve worked with people who found that counselling alone didn’t give them the tools to move forward, and others who came to coaching but needed the deeper healing that therapy provides. This led me to train as an integrative counsellor. My approach as a dual practitioner weaves together the depth and compassion of counselling with the clarity and focus of coaching. You don’t have to choose between healing and growth—both can happen side by side. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, creating space for healing, insight, and gentle transformation.

Welcome. I work from a private practice space in a quiet cul-de-sac in North Hykeham, Lincoln, close to the A46 bypass. The space is confidential, cozy and designed so you won’t overlap with other clients—giving you the privacy and safety you need.

About Me

I am a member of the BACP and follow their Ethical Framework, which means your wellbeing, confidentiality, and integrity are always at the centre of our work together.

My path into this profession has been shaped by a deep interest in people and life. I studied practical philosophy with The School of Philosophy and Economic Science for many years, as well as Meditation.

From there, I trained as a life coach whilst completing a Coaching Mastery Programme, later specialising as a Mother-Daughter Coach, before completing my training as an Integrative Therapist.

This journey means I can offer both depth and flexibility, combining counselling and coaching in a way that supports your unique needs.

Outside of my practice, I love nature, naps, and reading. My favourite colour is the ocean.

Kerry Castledine

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, then I can change. “

Carl Rogers

Certified Mother-Daughter Coach

I offer a warm, supportive space for mothers and daughters to strengthen their relationship, heal old patterns, and build a more connected future together by using  “The Mother-Daughter Attachment® Model”.

The mother–daughter relationship shapes emotional wellbeing for a lifetime. When communication breaks down or old patterns resurface, distance can grow. Mother-Daughter Coaching and Therapy provides a supportive, expert-led space to repair connection, strengthen trust, and create a healthier, more secure bond, now and for generations to come. See my mother-daughter coaching & therapy page for more details.

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Testimonials

Bradley October 2025
Going for coaching and being asked the right questions really helped me break away from a vicious circle I found myself in and for that, I am truly grateful to Kerry and also myself for reaching out when I did. Coaching really helped me to get to know myself better, its very much an investment in yourself, which when taken on board, can pay out in more ways than money alone can.  If anyone is looking for a life coach who wants to see you succeed as much as you do, I’d 100% recommend Kerry. She is amazing at what she does and really helps you find the core of who you are. Thank you for so much all your help and continued support Kerry.
A happy client – April 2025
Having been through a very difficult time in my life and becoming lost with who I was, I desperately needed help moving forward. 
From my first session, I was made to feel totally at ease and I was able to open up to Kerry without judgement. Having had several sessions with Kerry now, I can honestly say that my life has changed dramatically. Kerry is very knowledgeable about what she does, giving me guidance, support and teaching me how to truly look at myself. I’ve begun a journey of self discovery and the pathway has become so incredibly enlightening. I’m a firm believer in things happening in life for a reason, and for me, meeting Kerry was one of them. 
Kerry, thank you for being my guiding light.
Laura x July 2024
My mum had already started sessions with Kerry and recommended I get in touch.
Kerry helped me so much with a big product launch. I was fearful and felt that I had lots to work through mentally, but Kerry was so calm, and deeply knowledgeable and has really helped me navigate this year and my goals beyond anything I could previously imagine.

Kerry is totally fantastic and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. It’s been a life changing experience. I’m a firm believer in things happening in life for a reason, and for me, meeting Kerry was one of them. 
Kerry, thank you for being my guiding light.
Beth, july 2024
Kerry has really gotten to the heart of my issues through a mixture of mother-daughter therapy and general/career coaching. She validates my struggles, whilst also showing me how to draw upon those experiences to get unstuck and find solutions. She recommends lots of resources, and she always gives you a small task or piece of “homework” to keep your mind ticking over between sessions so that you don’t feel too adrift.

We have some fantastic conservations – each session is worth its weight in gold! I have learnt a lot about myself, and I’ve begun to move into a career that I am excited about thanks to coaching. Kerry is a lovely lady and amazing at what she does – don’t hesitate! 
 NS, Lincolnshire 2024
Life coaching with Kerry has been all about looking forwards and upwards. To develop an achievable, realistic strategy for self-improvement. There is no judgement, there is no forced perspective. It’s all done on my terms, with my consent and based entirely on my experience – just with Kerry’s help to see it clearly. 
 
Kerry is professional, witty, supportive, and deeply empathetic. She is like my conscience and guide. Her professionalism never wavers, and I feel like she knows me better than myself.   Life coaching with Kerry has been like speaking to myself in the mirror. Kerry holds the mirror still in front of me, so I can truly see myself – She doesn’t waver, doesn’t distort the image, and doesn’t just describe me in her terms. With Kerry, I can be brutally honest to and about myself; free of judgement and safe in the knowledge that her confidential sessions are perfectly crafted to help me develop into the best person I didn’t even know I could be.
Happy mum to 11 year old 2024
Our daughter spent time with Kerry to help her make the decision about secondary school and where she would like to go. Kerry spent time talking to myself beforehand about my daughter and her background.  
She instantly felt comfortable in Kerry’s presence and really enjoyed the sessions she had. Kerry was easy to talk to and asked pertinent questions to coach our daughter into making a choice that she felt happy with. 
Kerry is incredibly knowledgeable and her experience is reflected in the advice and strategies she has presented us with that have made such a difference. 
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you so much.
Rachel, south shields 2023
I recently had an amazing 1:1 coaching session with Kerry. Her warm, caring nature helped me to feel relaxed and at ease from the very beginning of the session. Kerry helped to me to dig deep and find the solutions I’d been searching for. I found the experience incredibly empowering. It’s like the answers were there all the time, within me, I just needed someone to help me unearth them. Kerry was that person for me!
Megan, Lincoln 2022
I can honestly say the hours I’ve spent with Kerry have been some of the most impactful of my life. Kerry has opened my mind to many new concepts, has given me more of an insight as to who I am, and has most importantly shown me that traits I saw previously as ‘weak’ are actually my superpowers. I will always be grateful for this essential part of my personal growth journey, a part I never knew I needed.
Louise, Lincoln 2021
I couldn’t recommend anyone better to go to for life coaching! I learn so much about myself, how I see the world, who I am and what I stand for, and Kerry helped me work through things in such a kind, positive way. Every session, whether it was laughs or tears, I left feeling positive, like I knew myself a little bit more. I would highly recommend life coaching sessions with Kerry to anyone who is ready to come face to face with themselves and strengthen your own relationship with yourself!
Anete August 2024
Thank you so much for your time and gentle approach. I think it's pivoted our relationship massively 🙂 We'll stay in touch!
Eve August 2025
Thank you so much for your time and gentle approach. I just want to say that I am very grateful for your support to Ani and me. You are very kind and warm and non-judgmental - and it allows us to open up. You are very genuine and very caring.  Thank you so much!! We'll stay in touch!
A happy mother-daughter couple 2024
I came to Kerry after reaching a breaking point in my life having suffered a nervous breakdown in 2023. Having found Kerry I knew she would be the right coach for us. Fortunately, my mother was a willing participant and joined the coaching with an open mindset, and because of this, the mother-daughter coaching model worked incredibly well. With Kerry’s kind and empathic support, my mother and I could, for the first time in our lives, communicate deep-rooted feelings that had previously been met with anger or, more commonly, were swept under the carpet. After our final session, my mother and I were smiling. We’d even met in person for lunch, and I didn’t feel any shame or guilt , I was able to be authentically me, and my mother was too. I have also noticed a change in how I am parenting my teenage daughter, meaning I am now more capable of breaking the chain of anger, resentment, guilt and shame. I have also learnt that listening to actually hear and respond accordingly is where the magic happens.
 
Thank you, Kerry. The coaching you have provided has been game-changing, and both my mother and I are incredibly grateful.
Rosjke Hasseldine, Director & founder of Mother-Daughter Coaching international/author/speaker 2024
Mother-daughter coaching is Kerry’s calling. It is clear to me that she has been traveling to this work all her life, and she definitely has an instinct for mother-daughter work. I see her instinct for mother-daughter coaching in how easily she can identify the often-hidden dynamics between mothers and daughters, and how clearly she connects the dots between patriarchal harm and trauma and what is happening between a mother and daughters.

If you are looking for mother-daughter coaching, I would definitely contact Kerry. She will help you see yourself, and your mother-daughter relationship from a new perspective. She will help you reclaim your voice and boundaries. And she will help you heal your mother-daughter relationship, and facilitate generational healing and change.
Yvonne, East Lincolnshire 2023
I recently contacted Kerry for some Mother Daughter Coaching. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I just knew that I wanted to understand the relationship between my mum and me, and the reason I was so attached to her.

All I can say is the whole process has been transformational for me. I’ve definitely been on a journey, that has not only helped me understand my mum’s relationship with her own mother, but it’s also helped me understand the reasons why she has parented the way she has, and also where I have become the ‘line of change’, parenting in a completely different style to my mum. It’s also helped me view my mum through softer eyes, and be far less judgmental. I highly recommend Kerry as a Mother-Daughter Coach.