You probably won’t know whether I’m the right coach for you from a list of qualifications or polished marketing copy. More often, people know from that very first conversation — whether they feel understood, whether the way I work resonates with them, and whether they feel comfortable talking openly with me.

If you’d like to know a little more about me, here it is.

I’m Julia Burkin, an award-winning life and relationship coach based in Lincolnshire.

I work in a calm, honest and grounded way. No fluff. No judgement. No pretending life is simple when it isn’t.

Before becoming a coach, I worked in senior leadership roles across construction, housing management and community engagement. Over the years, I’ve helped people navigate difficult situations, high emotions and the pressures that come with real life.

I also understand life’s challenges personally, not just professionally.

I left home at a young age, rebuilt my life more than once, and eventually found a very different kind of relationship and partnership with my husband, Steve. Between us, we understand many of the things people quietly bring into coaching sessions — stress, grief, change, family pressures, and the challenge of working out who you are after life takes an unexpected turn.

Family matters deeply to me. I’m a wife, a mum of four, and a proud grandmother to six grandchildren. I also share my home with two dogs and enjoy spending time in our caravan whenever I can. I live in a small village just outside Grantham.

I genuinely believe that our environment affects how safe we feel to open up. That’s why I aim to create a space where you can speak honestly, feel heard, and explore what matters most to you without fear of judgement.