**Founder of MINDFUL SWIMMERS Coaching | Certified Coach & Graphic Designer | Fine Arts | Mental Health First Aider (Adults)**

"I help people enhance their lives, embrace change, and maintain their health and well-being."

The **Motivational Interviewing (MI) Method** empowers individuals to take control of their lives while addressing their non-medical needs in a holistic manner. MI techniques are specifically designed to enable people to manage their own health and well-being effectively.

Key principles of MI include:

- Encouraging clients to identify their problems and explore potential solutions.

- Advocating a client-centered, self-directed approach.

- Recognising that MI is not a one-size-fits-all solution, it seeks to uncover and evoke the strengths already present within the individual.

- Emphasising the importance of unconditional positive regard for fostering constructive dialogue and encouraging change.

- Understanding that giving unsolicited advice can hinder the therapeutic relationship.

Why does empathy work? It is crucial to avoid making assumptions about what motivates an individual or the changes they may need.