About
Cushla Phillips
Head Coach
With extensive experience in understanding and addressing interpersonal challenges, I founded Summit Coaching to provide specialised support in enhancing and enriching relationships. I love the metaphor of climbing a mountain as a representation of the dedication, time, and effort required to build, develop, and sustain meaningful connections. While relationships can sometimes be complex and demanding, they are also deeply rewarding and vital to our well-being. Research consistently shows that strong, positive relationships contribute significantly to a longer, healthier life.
As a qualified Social Worker, Counsellor, and Coach, I am committed to ongoing learning and professional development. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce, a Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Community Work, and a Master in Counselling, complemented by studies in Hypnotherapy and EMDR. Additionally, I engage in extensive personal research on relationships, parenting, and neuroscience. I integrate these professional insights and my own personal experiences into my coaching practice.
Thank you for considering Summit Coaching. Please, feel free to contact me with any questions.
Jess Braddick
Programme design, Research and Admin
I have been working with people for the last 8 years in the youth and mental health fields and what I have learnt is how important the quality of our relationships is to our well being.
The way we communicate with ourselves affects how we communicate with our loved ones, the way we communicate with our loved ones informs how we relate to our wider communities.
To improve our world, we have got to start with relationship work. I have a passion for research, turning big concepts into practical everyday habits and working behind the scenes to help facilitate change and growth in your life.
Testimonials
“Coaching with Cushla has enabled me to really focus on and understand what was holding me back from taking the next steps in my career.
I can now make sense of what was holding me back and held me accountable to make actionable change.
Coaching has provided me with a space to look back at my life experience and enable me to take some exciting next steps and move towards an even more meaningful and rewarding career.
It has really helped me explore what is important in my work and life.”
WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK OF US
"We began working with Cushla when our relationship needed it the most and it was the best decision we could have made. Her knowledge and insight has been invaluable, and what we have learnt in our time with her has not only saved but strengthened our bond as a couple and as a family. We now have healthy communication habits, and can tackle problems naturally as a team. She has been our saving grace, and we are incredibly grateful for her mahi. We can’t speak highly enough of her - the rewards are by far worth the investment."
“My wife and I went to Cushla when our marriage was in crisis. She discovered that the key problem was a lack of good communication with a lack of understanding of each others needs. With her help we are well on our way to overcoming these barriers and now have a stronger and loving relationship.
We have absolutely no doubt that our marriage wouldn’t have survived. This was something neither of us wanted, but we couldn’t fix our issues ourselves. It was only with Cushla’s help that we have been able to move on to a relationship that is the best it has ever been. Thank you so much Cushla”