Tracy Bevan
I’m Tracy Bevan and I am a Coaching Psychologist. I use transformative Positive Psychology approaches to work with clients to support them to thrive. I have a Masters in Psychology, a Level 5 Diploma in Positive Psychology Coaching Practice and I am a professional member of the Positive Psychology Guild and a graduate member of the British Psychology Society (Coaching Division).
I supported people to manage life changes for over 25 years as a housing professional and now put that knowledge and experience to work as a transformative positive psychology coach.
Originally from London, I have lost none of my big city humour, but these days, I enjoy a more sedate life in the beautiful county of Cheshire where I live with my husband three children and Koko the dog. I am passionate about reigniting hope and laughter in those who have lost their way, supporting people who are searching for their next adventure or simply looking to make their world a little brighter. I bring this dream to reality through my one-to-one work with coaching clients.
Find out more at positivebeing.co.uk
Tracy’s Blog
Emotional Recovery : Remembering To Honour Your Mind, Body And Soul
Ever felt that bone-tired exhaustion after a long day dealing with customers or supporting a family member in crisis? The emotional effort we exert with these tasks can be as draining as a full body workout but because it is ‘invisible’ we may not recognise the effort...
Let’s Stop Trying To be Happy
I know, not what you might expect from a positive psychologist but sometimes we need to step back to get a broader perspective. Whilst I love that the science of wellbeing has become increasingly mainstream, this does leave it at risk of over-simplification which can...
Evolving Identities
This week I left my job. Something most of us have done at some point, but this time it wasn’t just the job I was saying goodbye to. I left my role as a housing professional after 25 years, and it has taken time to get my head around that! I knew I was nervous to...
Positive Psychology and Mental Health : Clearing The Path
The ethics of working with clients who are mentally unwell is a hot topic in the world of positive psychology and coaching. It can seem a grey space, especially as clients aren’t always aware of the differences between counselling, psychology, therapy or coaching or...
Building Your Psychological Safety
Listen to the audio version of this article This photo of a spider’s web, with one section in need of some serious renovation, resonated this month! Everything can be ticking along nicely then something, or someone, accidentally wanders into one of those flimsy...
Strengths: Getting Back to Basics
Listen to the audio version of this article. Journeys are best begun with an initial reconnaissance. We want to get our bearings, check out what supplies we have in our backpacks, decide on a destination. A self-development journey is no different and learning...
Positive Menopause; Taming The Dragon
By the time you get to your 40s and 50s you think you have a pretty good handle on who you are, then along comes menopause and everything can get turned on its head. It is a time in life that often involves considerable external pressures so it may not be obvious that...
Boundaries: Learning To Put Yourself At The Centre Of Your Decisions
Asking For What You Need Boundaries are not all about saying no to what we don’t want, equally important can be asking for the things we do, but that doesn’t always feel comfortable or easy. So how to do it? The answer is straightforward, you just have to practice,...
Remembering to Uncurl: Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
The world moves so quickly. It’s not surprising that our minds and bodies can sometimes struggle to keep up. Evolution takes a long time. A really long time. We often forget because our brains are wonderfully plastic and constantly adapting but some parts still...
Staff Wellbeing: Lessons From A Global Pandemic
Acknowledging the value of staff wellbeing has come a long way in the last few years. The pandemic bought the topic into sharp relief and did much to convert policies into practical action. There was a genuine need to check in with isolated employees to make sure they...
Wellbeing At Christmas: The Three Gifts of Mindfulness, Balance and Compassion
Love it or hate it, Christmas is upon us once more! As I get older I find myself more often in the ‘love it’ camp but I still have to watch that I don’t let things don’t slip over into ‘The Season of Too Much’. If I do, I start to feel overstretched and it can become...
Reframing Change: Staying Resilient As Life Happens
This September my daughters left for their first term at university. They are twins so milestones arrive in duplicate. No dipping toes into changing family dynamics for me; it’s a head first dive into an empty nest situation, and it has churned up a lot of emotions....
Starting A New Job In The Post-Covid Workplace
The company I work for went through a merger this month and I’ve been planted into a new role. In many ways it is very similar to my previous position but with any new organisation comes new ways of doing things; new policies, new procedures and crucially a new...
Becoming a Positive Psychology Practitioner
From Student To Practitioner I’ve always loved transitions. Moving from one place to another, starting things, packing up. It is a time full of potential and I relish the change. I’m meeting new people and feel buoyed up by optimism. It’s energizing. In my current...