Coaching pathway
Family and Disability Life Coaching
Supporting parents and families navigating disability, complex decisions, competing demands, transitions, and everyday life.
Learn more →Ilonka Knowlton
Life Coaching
A service of Solutions Psychiatry
Ilonka Knowlton, Certified Life Coach (CLC)
When life feels complicated, let’s find your next step.
Main areas of coaching. One focus: helping you find your way forward.
20+ years
guiding students, families, and staff through change
Special education experience across Arkansas, US, London, UK, and the Republic of South Africa.
Coaching pathway
Personal Growth and Self-Worth Coaching
Helping individuals explore their sense of self, challenge limiting beliefs, develop confidence, establish boundaries, and make choices more intentionally.
Learn more →Arkansas, US
Lead special education teacher, working daily with families of children with complex medical and learning needs.
London, UK
Special education leadership, including a multi-sensory impairment specialism.
Republic of South Africa
School learner care and family support work with students and parents.
How it works
What to expect from coaching
Whether you know exactly what you want to work on, or you’re not quite sure where to begin, we can start right there.
Our conversations will be guided by what matters to you. Coaching gives you the opportunity to explore those thoughts, make sense of what matters to you, and begin discovering what you might want to do next.
A conversation that starts with you
We begin with whatever is on your mind. You don’t need clearly defined goals to start.
Exploring possibilities
We look at the choices you’re facing, the patterns you’ve noticed, and what may be getting in the way.
Finding your next steps
From greater understanding, you decide what, if anything, you’d like to do differently.
Ready to move forward? Let’s begin.
Whether you have something specific in mind or you’re still figuring out where to begin, coaching offers a space to explore your thoughts, consider your choices, and discover what matters to you.
A few things to know before booking:
Online sessions
Meet from a private, comfortable space without needing to travel.
Your first coaching session
60 minutes: $75. No long-term commitment required.
Self-pay only
Life coaching is not covered by health insurance.
Coaching is not counselling or therapy
Looking for mental health support instead? Explore Counselling & Mental Health Services →
You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. Just a willingness to have a conversation.