LSE PhD Students only

The PhD Academy offers one-to-one coaching to help PhD students with a range of issues, from the general stresses that arise while completing a PhD to more specific challenges that a student may be confronting. Coaching is a confidential process that allows you to speak to someone from outside of your academic department.  Through one-to-one coaching, you will gain a different perspective on the challenges you face and discover new tools and techniques to tackle them. 

Once you have booked your session, please make a note of the time as the reminder will have the overall session times.

Coach: Dr Tracey Bussoli

I started out as a PhD student and postdoctoral research scientist with the Medical Research Council, studying the genetics of deafness. I soon realised I was better with people than test tubes so I trained to be a Genetic Counsellor and worked in the NHS for seven years. Following a short stint in property developing during the UK housing boom, I trained to be an Executive Coach with the Coaching Academy, securing a post with The Careers Group, University of London for eight years, often working for their consultancy service.

Along with my counselling background, I have a Diploma in Executive Coaching and I am MBTI level 1 qualified. I attend continuous training in career coaching, including relevant modules on the Warwick CEIGHE course. I am a member of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) as well as member of the Association for Coaching (AC).

I am dedicated to supporting students and professionals, with twelve years of interesting and varied experience. I am a pragmatic, supportive and empathetic professional with a proven track record of success.