Bill Petrie
Psychological and spiritual mentoring for capable people navigating profound life transitions — when the old way no longer works and the next chapter has yet to become clear.
Psychological insight · embodied awareness · contemplative enquiry · 35+ years' experience
Who I Work With
I work online with thoughtful, reflective and capable adults - many of them professionals, founders & entrepreneurs - who are ready to engage seriously with themselves because they know, deep down, that something needs to change.
Together, we find a steadier, more honest way forward — one that genuinely works for who you are now.
“I began working with Bill while leading my company through extreme pressure, including major litigation. Later, I returned to him during separation and significant personal change. In both phases, he was the constant.
He has helped me understand myself more clearly, accept who I am, and take real responsibility for my thoughts and actions. The tools he’s taught me have changed how I handle stress, relationships and decision-making.
Working with Bill is not a quick fix, it’s an investment in yourself. I would strongly recommend him to high-achieving men, entrepreneurs under pressure, divorced fathers, and anyone navigating a major life transition”
Christophe Boudet, Chairman of a leading provider of IT support
Take comfort
Uncertainty, insecurity, low mood and poor motivation, even feeling lost, may well be part of your experience.
These are not evidence of weakness or failure.
They are a natural part of the experience of being somewhere between the person you have been and the person you are becoming.
“I find it very hard to put into words how much Bill helped me navigate an incredibly difficult time in my life. He helped me understand my triggers, learn how to stay steady when everything felt out of control, and gave me tools I still use every single day. I am stronger and more self-aware because of his guidance.
I have invested in and worked with many people over the years, and Bill stands apart. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is the person I turn to when I need real depth, clarity, and unwavering, truthful support.”
Ruby McGuire, Business and Mindset Queen
How I Work
I bring more than 35 years of experience in psychology, psychotherapy, coaching and mentoring.
My work integrates psychological insight, emotional regulation, reflective enquiry, embodied awareness, mindfulness and spiritual depth.
We may work in a straightforward, practical way, but most of my clients choose to work at a deeper - yet still eminently practical - level:
What do you really want?
What is your gut telling you?
What are you ignoring?
What would it mean to live from a deeper, truly authentic self?
This work is thoughtful, direct and grounded.
It is not formulaic coaching.
It is not quick-fix motivational coaching.
It is not therapy pretending to be coaching.
It is a steady, one-to-one process for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and live with greater perspective, clarity, direction and coherence.
“Having successfully sold a business I realised that the success had come at significant expense in terms of my personal wellbeing. Bill’s guidance allowed me to identify what truly makes me happy. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone who wishes to achieve meaningful success while enjoying the journey.”
Ryan Morison, Digital Publishing Entrepreneur
If something here resonates, you’re very welcome to book a free Initial 20-minute Exploratory session.
This is a chance to speak directly with me, to get a feel for the work, and sense whether this kind of support is right for you.
There is no commitment. This is simply a way of discovering whether or not I am the right match for you.
Or contact me with a brief outline of what’s bringing you:
About Bill
I bring decades of experience in psychology, psychotherapy, coaching and contemplative practice to this work.
Because of the breadth and depth of my experience and training, my work goes beyond the bounds of traditional coaching or psychotherapy. It offers guidance from a wider perspective — psychological, practical, reflective and spiritual.
My focus has moved away from simply fixing or managing problems, or processing trauma for its own sake. I now help people to negotiate major life transitions with greater presence, clarity, honesty, authenticity and inner coherence.
I work exclusively online, offering packages of one-to-one conversations for those who are ready for this kind of engagement.
Outside of the bounds of my professional life, I am very fortunate to be living with my beloved wife, the artist Trish Mitchell, in the quiet beauty of the English Cotswolds. Photography is my creative joy.
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Bill, and his support has been genuinely transformative.
He has a calm, thoughtful way of helping you see things more clearly, especially during moments of uncertainty or change.
Bill listens deeply, asks the right questions, and creates a space where you feel understood and supported without judgement.
Working with him helped me gain clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of direction at key points in my life.
I’m very grateful for the guidance he’s given me and would wholeheartedly recommend him “
Sam Talbot, Co-founder and Creative Director, Strike