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Testimonials

Individual clients

“In working with Simonne these last few months, I have begun to realise that she challenges, focuses and steers me like a ship en route to a path of excellence. She uses incredible insight, wisdom, compassion and kindness to get to the truth of things and is unrelentless in creating acknowledgement of this process. I now have a more relaxed attitude about money – no longer embarassed to discuss it or experiencing the 'lack' mentality I had originally when we first started coaching. And I'm experiencing a whole new self confidence in my gifts.” Liz, nurse & business owner

“Simonne is a financial advisor for the 21st century. Not only does she give you expert advice and guidance on finances for you, she truly understands the psychology behind why and how you spend your money, providing bespoke coaching to get you you to spend (and save!) more wisely. A girl's best friend.” Anna, communications consultant

"I found your approach just perfect. A great combination of practical help and subtle questioning of what's going on beneath the surface and am certain this will have a deep impact in many ways." Jacqui

“The Life Planning process has been one of the most inspirational and valuable things I have ever done. I've never felt greater clarity about my goals and my vocation, and who I am. I found it transformational and felt a great sense of presence and calm.” Sue, travel writer

"I can't thank you enough for your focus, encouragement and honesty." NR

"I asked Simonne for some help in getting my head round a new business venture, and working out how much money I could afford/was comfortable with risking. Working with her has been brilliant. I've found out all sorts of things about myself that I didn't know, and she's helped me to feel very calm about my investments. Throughly recommended, and worth every penny.” Julia, Director

“After one meeting I immediately felt that the money issue had been reduced in size, and that talking to Simonne had swiftly normalised the situation. There's still plenty of room for improvement, but she helped me to internalise the reassurance that it wasn't too late to improve my relationship with money, or that the issue was somehow tied to my personality (rather than experience). She also helped me to see how much fun/freedom/choice I can have with the funds I have now that I feel entitled to them. I really appreciate her time and insight.” Carly, business owner

"Simonne's understanding of financial issues is amazing, but her deeper insight into our psychological relationship with money is her greatest gift to her clients. As her result of my work with her, I have made a 180 degree turn in my professional life and have begun to completely re-organise my financial affairs!” Connie, Senior Consultant

“Simonne's pragmatic and insightful coaching style has really helped us establish sound financial processes and business strategies which have supported our business growth. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with their numbers!” Pam, business owner

"Simonne is not only a financial guru who can make the most complex and boring money matters straightforward and accessible, she has integrity and a strong sense of loyalty towards her clients. Simonne differs from other financial advisors I have met - she is emotionally intelligent and has an innate appreciation of the irrational and often fearful relationship many of us have with money."Lucy, freelance journalist

"My wife & I have used Simonne's services to help us get our personal finances in order. In a number of areas Simonne's guidance has either saved us or made us substantially more money than the cost of her advice. One key piece of advice gained me a £5k tax rebate." Chris, director

"Simonne is a coach in the true sense of the word. As well as understanding the nuts and bolts of finance Simonne is very inspirational in encouraging you to explore your relationship to your finances. This is where her coaching skills come to the for and you find yourself thinking about money and your approach to it in quite a different way. I have found Simonne's sessions very useful and I would certainly both recommend her and book her again in the future.” Simona, photographer

"Simonne is an outstanding coach and mentor with a sympathetic and encouraging style. I would highly recommend her as she combines financial expertise with excellent interpersonal skills. She is highly professional but also extremely personable and approachable.” Fiona, writer & coach

“Simonne helped us with some financial planning without confusing us or making us buy something we didn't want, need, or understand. More than can be said for any other 'financial advisor' I have ever dealt with. She is a person of great integrity and knowledge, with the ability to make tricky stuff understandable. Highly recommended!” Jeremy, practice leader

"Simonne offers an invaluable service that I have called on periodically for what is in essence a financial MOT. This has included a set of useful tools and analysis for questions ranging from'do we have enough to retire' to how certain assets should best be deployed. She provides intelligent guidance where needed and referral to other resources where she feels that would be appropriate.” Corinna, director

"It’s been very revealing of the true picture of my finances. From that, I’ve gained further insights – sometimes startlingly clear – into how money can follow emotion. This process got to the heart of the issue, financially and emotionally. It kickstarted a whole new approach to money – and with it, an altered, more active and dynamic approach to life and destiny. The best £150 you will EVER spend.” Laura

“Simonne is a fantastic coach in the true sense of the word. She starts from where you are and takes you to where you want to be. And all this she does patiently, thoroughly, with great knowledge, and at a very fair cost. She is happy to work with you to achieve long-term aims, but is also there for you when you have to make a decision in a hurry. Simonne has been there to help me with financial decision-making for over 10 years now, and I - and now my husband with me - will continue to work with her for as long as she will let us!” Helen, VSO worker

“Simonne is excellent at finding creative ways to tailor her support to many different learning styles and ways of handing finances.” John, career advisor

“Simonne really turned my finances around. Sympathetic yet realistic, compassionate and creative she has been a constant source of support and good advice tailored to my needs for the past four years. I don't know what I would have done without her.” Patsy, freelance journalist

“Simonne helps me to get in control of my finances and to find creative ways to work with my own mental and emotional blocks regarding money. She brings a spirit of curiosity and creativity, and endless patience and persistence. Her guidance has been invaluable on business and personal fronts, and in helping me to focus on what is important to me in the long term. My confidence and focus have both increased and i am increasingly able to live out my potential as a result.” Harriet, director

“We are friends too, but Simonne has never let this get in the way of her professional, tough compassionate approach to our work together. She is warm, intuitive, expert, utterly supportive, trusting and trustworthy. She's creative, articulate and empathic. She takes genuine responsibility for her side of the dialogue at the same time as showing a real respect for my view. She has never shied away from charged or challenging issues, and I regard her as a real ally always.” Charlotte, poet

"Due to a major change in my personal finances, Simonne was recommended to me as someone who could help me understand more about money and how to make the most of it! She gave me confidence to handle my own affairs and to prepare a realistic budget that didn't ignore those extras. I would have no hesitation in recommending Simonne's services and indeed have told many people about her unique company and wonderful book Sheconomics - a must for all ladies!" Louise, freelance personal assistant

“I saw Simonne present about financial coaching at a Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce workshop and subsequently hired her as my personal financial coach. She's very good. Simonne is a good listener, encouraging and enthusiastic to help me reach my financial goals. She also challenges me and has helped me to break through a mental barrier I have regarding figures. I like that she's a finance expert, but independent of any products, and that she provides a service that is flexible to meet client needs. I love the fact that she is there especially for women" Penny, writer & coach

"Simonne has helped me and my partner enormously with our financial planning since I took redundancy in 2003. She offers a service quite unlike anyone else's looking at life goals and aspirations as well as more prosaic things like pension planning - and her generic advice goes well beyond the usual range of investments." Stephen, vice chair & non-exec director

"Simonne's thoughtful and professional approach is reflected in both her financial expertise and appreciation of the psychological aspects of money management. She is a great communicator who listens well and illuminates technical issues for the layperson. It is this combination which makes Wise Monkey distinctive and successful. I recommend Simonne wholeheartedly." Catherine, independent consultant

"It's been invaluable to be able to talk in confidence, knowing you've taken time to understand my circumstances and challenges and that you respect my own particular attitude to financial matters. Thanks for all your suggested options and support. It's good to know you're there when I need you." Miriam, retired

"I feel more positive about the future and better equipped and motivated to tackle my finances. You helped me identify my priorities, examine my difficulties and move towards a plan of action. It's great to know that there's someone out there I can return to for further support in the future." Barbara

"Thanks for the meeting, which was excellent, and your messages. You are frighteningly good! We suddenly feel like experts in a field that has always intimidated us." John, director of development

"I have worked with Simonne over several years and very much enjoy working with her. I still have much work to do in relation to dealing with my finances but my work with Simonne has helped significantly. I have become increasingly aware of what I think and do in relation to my spending. She helps me to explore the therapeutic issues related to dealings with my finances, e.g. issues such as what's behind my desire to spend excessively. Simonne’s input often helps me to neutralise any panic I may feel in relation to a particular financial issue. She continues to provide support and guidance of a high quality, helping me to develop more confidence in my dealings with financial issues." Susan, lawyer

"I feel very grateful to Simonne for all she has done over the years. She has contributed enormously to our happiness and peace of mind in financial matters." Sylvette, retired

"I think you really offer a fantastic sensitive and informative service, especially for people like myself who are new to the financial world (almost feel ashamed to say that being nearly 50 yrs old!) and in need of a reasonable amount of support in this area. You bridge the gap between the investor and their potential investment manager/financial dealer – a divide which many people who are new to dealing with finances find intimidating and frightening to cross. I feel really comfortable and secure in the knowledge that you are out there if I need to talk something financial over with you - great!"Joy

"Meetings with Simonne have been very helpful. At the end of each meeting I had a clear list of things to do and all the suggestions made were useful and relevant. My finances were a complete mess before I met Simonne and now I feel that they are in as good a state as they could be for my current circumstances, Thank you!" Hilary, Scientist

"Simonne has an impressive knowledge of personal finances and I found this expertise really valuable to help me make sense of my current financial situation. I would have no hesitation recommending Simonne to others - she offers a knowledgeable and friendly service.” London fundraiser

"I've been thinking over past day or so of times in my life which could have gone very differently if I'd had your input. Your work is very important. Above all, putting money and money management into the mental health frame. I don't think anybody's done that yet - and then making it real by enabling solution in the future rather than shame for the past." Jane

“The most valuable aspect of our sessions so far has been feeling that I could be honest about my situation and that I wasn't being judged. It was a relief to discuss things that I'd never been able to share with anyone before. Your calm and professional manner inspires confidence.” Sue, self-employed

"I have found your service really helpful and you, very sympathetic indeed, The reasonable fee makes it possible (and financially worthwhile) for even those desperate people who will have come to you as a last resort. Added to this, your work is much like a therapist or counsellor and I have found you to be as supportive as they would be and very clever in immersing yourself into one's pathetic financial problems, right down to the last detail. I really do quite look forward to squirreling away tiny sums and have already, in the past week or two, enjoyed scouring round for the cheapest everything and resisting all temptations to buy just a little tiny treat. I feel very much more aware and in control. So . . . many, many thanks" Mary, retired

"The process has been very useful and exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to change the way I thought about money. What I was not looking for was someone telling me I was spending too much or not earning enough and this did not happen. The small changes we made together enabled me to make much greater life changes that have really made a difference." Tanya, occupational psychologist and coach

"Simonne offers an excellent service. She's helped me to manage my money in a way that enables me to make the personal and career decisions I want. Her advice is very practical and sensible and I feel confident in her ability to give sound advice." Cath, Travel writer

"Thanks so much for all your help Simonne. You helped to inspire a sense of empowerment in my own life and an ability to take control of it." Juliet, youth worker

"One session has made a profound and fundamental difference in terms of clarifying my financial vision for the future, ‘cleaning up’ my current financial state (including how to best apply a recent bonus to create the future and clear up the past!), and I feel energised and drawn to have a session with you at least once a quarter (at a minimum!) to help ensure I’m keeping on track and managing potential ‘blind spots’ in my spending and investment patterns. I feel confident you already have started to help me provide a framework to think about my finances in a way that is building a self-sustaining skill every time we connect. Looking forward to working with you in the days to come." Director, London Management Consultancy Firm

"Thank you Simonne. I found our session extremely useful! The tools and information were fantastic. I have a clear picture of my vision and action tasks to achieve this. Your input has helped to give me real clarity about what I need to do and how to achieve it realistically!" Sacha

"I have found Simonne's advice concerning financial matters invaluable over the past few years. By being a truly independent mentor her proposals and recommendations are realistic and tailored to my needs and situation." Stephanie, pharmacist

"I feel happier about money now. It's no longer a guilty secret. I'm now able to take control of my spending habits and take responsibility for them. I feel a lot happier in life because I know where I'm going, rather than shoving the problem in a drawer." Sarah, speech and language therapist

"My money situation is now totally under control. I don't have a spending problem anymore. Thank you for changing my life." Clodagh, sales director

"I now have an idea about what I need to do for financial planning in the short, medium and long term. It has made me realise that I need to spend more time on this area of my life, and take it more seriously - no more putting it off for the future!'' Fiona, PR consultant

"After our meeting, I not only had the information I needed but came away feeling more confident and knowing exactly where to start to set myself up as self-employed." Mems, researcher

"Thanks for your assistance - it really helped me put things into perspective; the 'kick-start' that I needed!" Diane, life coach

Financial Coach training delegates

"Thoroughly enjoyed it. I am going home bursting with ideas and information – completely inspired!"

"Plenty of variety, movement and participation, taking on board comments and adapting content and structure"

"You are both excellent coaches/teachers and (most importantly) also have the highest integrity and drive to help others. I thoroughly enjoyed the week and will recommend this course to others."

"Simonne is an excellent coach and trainer. I have found her to be very open and supportive to work with. As a trainer she is excellent at listening and adapting the material to suit those involved, ensuring optimum benefit from her sessions."

Workshop participants

"Super workshop. Excellent content and explanations. Thank you."

"I now feel more confident about making my money work for me and have some idea of where to go for advice and to buy financial products that suit me. Thank you - a good day and hopefully a fruitful one!"

"The session was excellent! Very informative and useful to the present situation - lots to take away and use. A great help."

"I feel far more positive about understanding debt and credit."

"Excellent day. You are so good at making it both interesting and interactive. Your approach to money management inspires me to take more control."

"The sessions were very enlightening and enjoyable!"

"Great session and very helpful handout - lots of useful detail, which I intend to put into practice straight away."

"Very well presented… the issues were clearly explained and the tips on clearing debt were invaluable."

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