Unlock Your Professional Potential
Evidence-based coaching and structured mentoring programmes that empower professionals and organisations across the United Kingdom to achieve lasting, meaningful change.
Who We Are
Transforming Careers & Organisations Since 2008
Ascent Coaching & Mentoring is one of the UK's most trusted professional development practices. Founded in London and now operating across 12 cities, we combine ICF-accredited coaching excellence with deep sector expertise.
Our coaches and mentors bring genuine corporate experience alongside rigorous professional training — enabling us to offer insight that is both grounded and forward-thinking. Whether you're a rising leader, a senior executive, or an organisation investing in your people, Ascent offers a programme that meets you where you are.
Discover Our StoryWhat We Offer
Our Services
From individual coaching engagements to organisation-wide development programmes, we offer a comprehensive suite of professional growth services.
1-to-1 Coaching
Personalised, confidential coaching sessions tailored to your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. In-person or online.
Explore CoachingStructured Mentoring
Structured 6- and 12-month mentoring programmes pairing you with experienced senior professionals in your field.
Explore MentoringProfessional Workshops
Half-day and full-day workshops on leadership, resilience, communication, and high-performance delivered across the UK.
View WorkshopsTeam Development
Bespoke team coaching and facilitated development programmes that build psychological safety and collective performance.
Team ProgrammesLeadership Accelerator
An intensive 90-day cohort programme for high-potential leaders ready to step up into senior and executive roles.
Join the ProgrammeCareer Transition
Specialist support for professionals navigating redundancy, career pivots, re-entry to work, or stepping into leadership.
Transition SupportClient Stories
What Our Clients Say
"The coaching I received from Ascent fundamentally changed how I approach leadership. Within six months of our sessions, I had secured a Director-level role I'd been working towards for years."
"I was sceptical about executive coaching, but the ROI has been extraordinary. My team's engagement scores jumped 22 points in the first quarter following our sessions."
"The mentoring programme paired me with an incredible mentor who truly understood the challenges of navigating a male-dominated sector. It gave me confidence I didn't know I had."
Why Ascent
Why Choose Ascent?
We bring together accreditation, experience, and genuine human connection to deliver coaching and mentoring that creates real, lasting change.
ICF & EMCC Accredited
All our coaches hold internationally recognised accreditations, ensuring the highest professional standards in every session.
UK-Wide Reach
With offices in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, and virtual programmes available, we serve professionals across all 12 major UK cities.
Evidence-Based Approach
Our coaching frameworks draw on established psychological models — GROW, CBT, positive psychology, and appreciative enquiry.
Complete Confidentiality
Your sessions are strictly confidential. We operate under the ICF's rigorous code of ethics, giving you a truly safe space to grow.