Ruth Cooper-Dickson
Resilience, wellbeing and trauma-informed coach
Positive psychology practitioner BA (Hons), MA, MSc.

About Ruth
Ruth Cooper-Dickson is an accredited trauma-informed thrivership and wellbeing coach. She is an experienced positive psychology practitioner and specialises in post-traumatic growth.
Ruth is focused on helping those who have experienced adverse life situations and difficulties to thrive. Ruth has her own lived experience of trauma, burnout and mental-ill health diagnosis’ moving through her own recovery to healing journey. Ruth’s journey prompted her to serve others through coaching by offering individuals a safe and sometimes challenging space to focus on what they need to unlock and grow in order to thrive.
Ruth holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, coupled with accreditation as an EMCC Coaching Practitioner. Ruth is also a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Her academic research sits within the coaching sphere and how it can facilitate the outcome of post-traumatic growth, a topic she speaks and writes about in the media.
Coaching & Courses

Trauma-informed Thrivership Coaching
- Get clear on why you are stuck, where do you want to be and how you will get there
- Build your own practical tools and strategies to boost your Mental Wealth
- Step into a safe place to explore how feelings, emotions and behaviours are blocking you from thriving
- If you live local to Hertfordshire, Ruth is based at the Wellness Hub in Berkhamsted 4pm-8pm Tuesday & 10am-4pm Friday for in person sessions

Upcoming January & February 2023
Ruth’s next in-person talk will take place at the Wellness Hub on February 28th 2023 & 7.30pm. This will be a complimentary event and a chance to listen in, network and browse the shop.
LIFE MOT
Ruth is offering a Life MOT throughout January and February. This is a one hour 1:1 coaching session to talk through all key segments of your life to gently focus and kickstart your new year. Includes a follow-up action plan to start your journey.
Just £75 (refunded if you choose an ongoing coaching package).
Click below if you are interested to book a Life MOT, or for more information when the event timings are confirmed.

Speaker, Writer, Posttraumatic Growth Researcher
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