I was navigating the change from permanent employment to building my own coaching and consulting practice, along with juggling the demands of being a Mum. I wanted some coaching to unpack and overcome the self-doubt and blocks holding me back. Sandy is such a pleasure to work with – she meets you where your energy and confidence is and helps you build that up by taking meaningful steps that feel manageable. Her humour, authenticity and professionalism make conversations flow easily and I felt safe to be completely open and real with her. Sandy challenged me firmly, but gently, and I always felt like she held me accountable without judgement, only kindness and an unwavering belief in my ability to rise beyond my own mental blocks. She helped me find clarity and to keep persevering through the doubts. Sandy’s trauma-informed approach is especially well suited to women who need support recovering and rebuilding after a coercive relationship. I highly recommend Sandy to anyone seeking a safe space to explore a way forward, rediscover their inner strength and develop practical, manageable tools that help them reclaim their identity, perspective, and power.

"I had some training and support with Sandy Johnston in the Key to Be Free support Services through my NDIS package. Sandy and I quickly formed a strong rapport and she helped me with whatever I needed at the time. She was very understanding and knowledgeable about problems I was experiencing whether it was regarding my accommodation, finances, mental health or family struggles. Sandy was a really supportive coach when I needed it and I would recommend her to anyone looking for one."

"Sandy brings a wealth of lived experience to her work, and balances supporting her clients with grounded, practical approaches to progressing forward, while also providing holistic strategies. Sandy has been instrumental in supporting me through a particularly challenging time in my life, and I'm very grateful for her incredible ability to help me sort through things and hold space for my experience. I appreciate that Sandy has been able to hold space for me, being knowledgeable, empathetic, wise and practical, all at once!"

"I am in awe of how Sandy holds a safe space that feels so intentional and effortless. Her coaching is so natural that you forget that you are in a coaching session with her. Instead it feels like just a deeply engaging conversation with a friend who understands you completely. She has a very keen eye for detail and manages to bring up the right information at the precise time for the desired breakthrough."