Psychology-informed career and life coaching with Rachel Oliver-Herbert, drawing on 15 years as a life coach and 10 as a career coach. Specialist support for international students, graduates and professionals.
See how I helpHello
Turning barriersinto breakthroughs
Careers don't happen in isolation from confidence, habits, relationships and life changes, so I coach the whole person, not just the CV. I help people work out what they want, believe they can have it, and build a plan to get there.
Specialisms
Where my expertise runs deepest: ten years of career coaching and fifteen of life coaching, focused on the people and moments I know best.
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My core specialism · 1,200+ coached
International students & graduates
Understand UK employer expectations, communicate your global experience, and build the confidence to compete for the roles you want.
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Career · STEM
STEM careers
Software engineers, civil engineers, architects and technical specialists: articulate the skills beyond the technical and step into leadership.
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Career · Leadership
Leadership & advancement
Sharpen your leadership presence, develop your executive voice and build a roadmap to promotion and senior roles.
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Life · Confidence
Confidence & self-belief
Psychology-informed techniques quiet the inner critic and build assertiveness, so you show up as your best self.
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Life · Transitions
Career change & return to work
Explore a new direction or return after a break. Reframe your experience and step back in with confidence.
What people say
Trusted by hundreds of clients across one-to-one coaching, workshops and mentoring. A few words from Rachel's LinkedIn recommendations — fifteen in all.
Read them on LinkedIn-
LinkedIn recommendation
“An outstanding career coach, deeply passionate about her students' success. Caring, empathetic, always going above and beyond.”
Naziha Badich · Career Coach · April 2023
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LinkedIn recommendation
“Her guidance helped me build confidence, improve my professional skills and better understand the expectations of the workplace.”
Varun Redkar · Rail Infrastructure Engineer · March 2026
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LinkedIn recommendation
“Rachel believed in my potential and supported me every step of the way. Her guidance and unwavering support were instrumental in securing not one, but two amazing placement offers.”
Sarath Sekhar · Construction Delivery Manager, EDF · June 2023
Coaching packages
Choose the track that fits where you are. Every package is delivered online or in person and starts with a free 20-minute discovery call. Prices are indicative; payment plans available on request.
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Free discovery call
A free 20-minute conversation to understand where you are, what you want to change, and whether we're the right fit. No obligation.
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Pay as you go
Ideal for a specific challenge, one-off prep or a fresh perspective. Your first session is 60 minutes, with shorter follow-ups when you need them.
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Bronze
A focused start to build momentum on one clear goal, with coaching between sessions to keep you moving.
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Silver
Sustained support over several sessions to make real, lasting progress — the most popular way to work with me.
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Gold
Deep, end-to-end coaching for a significant change — a career move, a transition, or rebuilding confidence from the ground up.
How I work
Coaching that turns insight into action. Psychology-informed, practical and personal — no templates. Your goals, background and pace shape the plan.
Discover
A free 20-minute call to understand where you are, what you want to change, and whether we're the right fit.
Understand
Proven, psychology-informed techniques to see clearly what's holding you back, from imposter syndrome to fear of failure.
Plan
Together we turn clarity into achievable goals and a practical plan built around you — never a template.
Act
Every session ends with clear next steps, tools and accountability, so insight becomes real, lasting change.
About Rachel
I'm Rachel Oliver-Herbert, a career and life coach of over 15 years. My work spans two disciplines — 15 years coaching life and 10 coaching careers — and that combination shapes everything I do. A large part of my work supports international students and graduates: I've coached 1,200+ people across 160 nationalities, and built partnerships with 60+ employers, alongside one-to-one coaching, workshops and mentoring.
Track record
- 15 yearsLife coaching
- 10 yearsCareer coaching
- 12,000+People supported
- 60+Employer partnerships
- FHEAFellow, Advance HE
Life coaching
Goals & direction
Decide what really matters to you and turn it into achievable goals with a clear plan — and structure to work through your options when you feel stuck.
Habits & motivation
Create routines that stick, overcome procrastination and stay accountable to what you've committed to.
Relationships
Improve communication and understand your own needs, so your relationships feel clearer and more balanced.
Life transitions
Adjust to retirement, parenthood, a move or another major change with support and perspective.
Fair questions
Do sessions happen online or in person?
Both. Every package is delivered online or in person, with flexible scheduling to suit you.
Is there a free consultation?
Yes. Every package includes a free 20-minute discovery call so we can understand where you are and whether we're a good fit — with no obligation.
Do you coach international students and graduates?
Yes — it's my core specialism. I've coached 1,200+ people across 160 nationalities to understand UK employer expectations and communicate their global experience with confidence.
What's the difference between career and life coaching?
Careers don't happen in isolation from confidence, habits and life changes, so I coach the whole person. Choose the track that fits — many clients draw on both.
How much does coaching cost?
Pay as you go is £90 for 60 minutes and £55 for 30-minute follow-ups. Packages start at £299. All prices are indicative — get in touch to tailor one, and payment plans are available on request.
Let's talk
Whether you're after career guidance, interview coaching, confidence building or life coaching, book a call and we'll take the first step together.
info@barriersintobreakthroughs.com- Sessions
- Online & in person
- Scheduling
- Flexible, to suit you
Book a call
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call, online or in person. Tell me a little about where you are and what you'd like to change, and I'll reply to find a time that suits you.
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