How is coaching different from counselling?

Counselling often looks back at trauma. Coaching is forward-focused, helping staff build resilience, clarity and leadership.

Can coaching help reduce burnout in policing?

Yes. Coaching provides practical tools to manage stress, protect wellbeing and prevent long-term burnout.

Who can benefit from coaching?

Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, control room staff and senior leaders all benefit from tailored coaching.

Can coaching support team cohesion?

Yes. Coaching improves communication, emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership across teams.

Do you help with career transitions?

Absolutely. We help emergency service staff plan, prepare and step confidently into new roles or careers.

Life Coaching for Police & Emergency Services

Q: How is coaching delivered?

We deliver sessions online UK-wide and in person across London and the South. Options include 1-to-1, group and workshops.

Building Resilience, Wellbeing, and Leadership in High-Pressure Roles

Police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and emergency responders face unique pressures that few outside the services can understand. Long shifts, exposure to trauma, operational intensity, and the constant demand to “stay strong” take a toll not only on professional performance but also on personal wellbeing.

At ACSIS Life Coaching, we work with those on the frontline of public service, helping them build resilience, maintain balance, and grow as leaders both at work and at home.

Why Emergency Services Need Life Coaching

Traditional wellbeing programmes often focus on short-term fixes. Life coaching is different. It provides practical, forward-focused strategies to:

Strengthen resilience under pressure
Build clarity when decision-making feels overwhelming
Protect wellbeing and prevent burnout
Improve leadership skills at every rank
Balance the demands of the job with family and personal life

In a profession where stress can feel constant, coaching helps officers and responders find perspective, purpose, and tools to thrive.

Meet Lloyd Allen – From Royal Navy to Head of Service in Dorset Police

With over 30 years of leadership experience, Lloyd Allen brings rare insight into the world of policing and emergency services.

Began his career in the Royal Navy, rising from non-commissioned PTI to commissioned Logistics Officer.
Transitioned into civilian life and now serves as Head of Service Delivery at Dorset Police, managing teams, operations, and high-pressure decision-making.
Experienced first-hand the challenges of leading in environments where resilience, adaptability, and wellbeing are not optional, they are survival skills.

Lloyd knows what it means to serve under pressure and understands the personal toll it can take. His coaching is rooted in lived experience, empathy, and a commitment to helping others not just endure, but grow.

Meet Captain Sam Kinsey-Briggs – Military Leadership & Human Resilience

Sam Kinsey-Briggs brings a powerful perspective to coaching for police and emergency services.

Began her career as a Private Soldier in the British Army before commissioning and later transferring to the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of Captain.
Deployed on operations across Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, the Falklands, and NATO, leading teams in some of the most demanding environments in the world.
Served on and chaired promotion boards and worked within the Defence People Team, shaping leadership development across the Armed Forces.
Outside of uniform, Sam is a triathlon coach and scuba instructor, blending physical resilience with mental wellbeing.

Her coaching style is grounded in authenticity, courage, and balance. For emergency services, Sam brings not only military leadership insight but also a deep understanding of how welfare, diversity, and inclusion are central to effective modern leadership.

How Coaching Supports Police & Emergency Services

Through ACSIS coaching, we help frontline professionals to:

✅ Build resilience for high-pressure roles

✅ Manage stress and emotional load in healthy ways

✅ Improve focus, clarity, and decision-making

✅ Strengthen leadership skills at every stage of service

✅ Balance duty with personal and family wellbeing

✅ Transition confidently into new roles or careers when the time comes

This is not therapy — it’s forward-focused coaching designed to support growth, balance, and performance in the most demanding professions.

Why Choose ACSIS

At ACSIS, we bring together military precision, operational leadership, and a human-first coaching approach. Lloyd’s policing and naval background, combined with Sam’s senior Royal Navy leadership and Defence People Team expertise, make ACSIS uniquely positioned to support the resilience and wellbeing of police and emergency service professionals.

Our coaching is:

Tailored – designed for individuals, teams, and leadership groups within emergency services.
Practical – focused on real strategies you can use on and off duty.
Holistic – supporting both professional performance and personal wellbeing.
Inclusive – promoting resilience, DE&I, and welfare responsibilities across teams.

Ready to Invest in Yourself? Let Us Help You

Identify and Overcome Limiting Beliefs

We help you uncover the thoughts that quietly hold you back and replace them with a mindset built for growth.

Build Unshakable Self-Belief

Through personalised exercises and structured goals, we show you how to develop inner strength that does not crumble under pressure.

Communication Coaching

Confidence is not only about how you feel but how you express yourself. We guide you in becoming clear, assertive and engaging in any setting.

Develop Military Resilience

Life throws challenges. Our coaching equips you with the same resilience strategies used in the military so you can recover fast and stay on track.

Accountability and Progress

We do not just inspire you once. We keep you accountable and focused so your confidence continues to grow session by session.

Book Your Free Discovery Call

👉 Book your free discovery session with ACSIS today

👉 www.acsis.co.uk | ✉ contact@acsis.co.uk

ACSIS Life Coaching:

Coaching that meets you where you are.

Growth that carries you where you want to go.

Frequently Asked Questions – Life Coaching for Police & Emergency Services

1. How is life coaching different from counselling for emergency service staff?

Counselling often focuses on past trauma or clinical mental health challenges. Life coaching looks forward, helping police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and support staff build strategies for resilience, leadership, and personal growth.

2. Can coaching help reduce stress and burnout in emergency services?

Yes. Emergency service roles are some of the most stressful in the UK. Coaching equips staff with tools to manage pressure, maintain wellbeing, and avoid long-term burnout.

3. Who do you coach: frontline staff or senior leaders?

Both. We work with constables, firefighters, paramedics, dispatch staff, team leaders, and senior managers. Coaching is tailored to the challenges of each role.

4. How is coaching delivered for shift workers?

We offer flexible delivery, online coaching UK-wide, plus in-person sessions in London and the South. Sessions can be scheduled around shifts to fit the realities of 24/7 emergency work.

5. Can life coaching help with career transitions out of the emergency services?

Yes. Many serving personnel face uncertainty when leaving the service. Coaching helps you prepare, plan, and step confidently into new careers or civilian life.

6. Can coaching improve team performance in high-pressure environments?

Absolutely. Coaching builds leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, all vital for emergency teams working under pressure.

7. Do you work with both operational and non-operational staff?

Yes. We coach frontline responders as well as call handlers, control room staff, and other non-operational personnel who also carry high stress loads.

8. How does coaching support diversity, equity, and inclusion in emergency services?

Coaching helps leaders and teams understand different perspectives, foster empathy, and create inclusive workplace cultures where everyone feels valued and supported.

9. Is life coaching confidential?

Yes. All coaching sessions are private and confidential, creating a safe space to explore challenges and goals without judgement.

10. How quickly can emergency services staff see results from coaching?

Many notice an improvement in focus and stress management within weeks. Long-term coaching builds resilience, stronger leadership, and improved work-life balance over time.

11. What’s the difference between resilience training and coaching?

Resilience training often delivers general workshops. Coaching is individualised and ongoing, applying strategies directly to your real-life challenges and supporting you session by session.

12. Do you provide coaching for whole teams or departments?

Yes. We deliver both 1:1 and group coaching for police units, fire stations, ambulance trusts, and wider emergency service departments.

13. Can life coaching be integrated into organisational wellbeing programmes?

Yes. Many services now integrate coaching into their wellbeing and leadership development strategies as a proven way to boost retention, resilience, and performance.

14. Why is life coaching valuable for emergency services compared to traditional HR support?

HR often deals with compliance and process. Coaching is about people, helping them grow, thrive, and bring their best selves to both their job and their personal lives.

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