I know what it’s like to struggle after a concussion.

Navigating post concussion symptoms can feel isolating and overwhelming.

You can make progress in your recovery and you don’t have to do it alone.

Clare Sharpen

UKIHCA Registered Health Coach

HCA Level 5 Diploma in Health Coaching

Imagine feeling more like yourself again, with the energy to get through the day, think clearly and fully engage with work, family, friends and the normal things you enjoy.

You’re looking for a clearer understanding of what may be driving your symptoms, what you can do to support your health and wellbeing, and how to be less constrained by the fear of making things worse.

There is a way to move forwards with greater clarity, confidence and hope on your post concussion journey.

Click on the video to hear more about how I can support you.

This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or provide medical advice.

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The Concussion Coach Podcast

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What My Clients Say…

  • "I would 100% recommend this course - it has been the linchpin for me and I am now feeling a lot less 'boxed in' by PCS."

    Hayley

  • "I am so grateful to have connected with Clare - her insights and guidance have been instrumental in my recovery from a head injury. "

    Elizabeth

  • "Clare was really understanding, and it was brilliant talking to someone who had/ does deal with brain injury symptoms. Clare made me feel very comfortable and her calming presence and understanding made her easy to talk honestly to so I was able to get the most out of the sessions."

    Nicola

  • “This course is the one place i have felt that my PCS has been fully understood, with amazing recommendations which have genuinely made a difference to my recovery.”

    Hayley

  • “I would recommend Clare because she's been there and done it and totally understands.”

    Richard

  • "I have slowly been able to get back to some normality and have a different, more healthy outlook on life as a whole now!"

    Hayley

  • “Clare's knowledge of the science behind my brain injury symptoms aligned with her unique ability to describe it all in terms I could understand really helped me. The focus on daily habits and her simple but effective nutritional advice really helped.”

    Richard

  • “Clare is a great Health Coach, she helped me to identify my goals and guided me through steps to make realistic changes to my daily routines for the overall benefit of my health."

    Nicola

  • "It was really helpful to have a session with a coach with personal experience of concussion."

    Kay

  • "Clare was so understanding and had a lovely manner about her during our sessions. She was able to challenge my thinking of certain topics and gave me the space to think to come up with various things I could go to achieve my goals."

    Sarah

  • "She is so insightful and helped me make small steps of progress, even when I felt like I had failed."

    Felicity

  • Clare has an amazing ability to combine theory and knowledge about recovery with practice, making it as easily applicable as possible. This, paired with Clare's gentle and non judgemental approach helped me to feel empowered, even when struggling at the more acute stages following my injury."

    Liz

  • "I would highly recommend Clare to anyone who wants to make changes to their health but never manages to stick to their goals. Clare makes getting results more achievable and provides the knowledge, guidance and motivation to help you feel better.”

    John

  • "I am dealing with the symptoms of a brain injury and her own experience and knowledge meant she was able to understand my situation completely and help me reach really practical and realistic solutions.”

    Nick

  • “Clare was easy to talk to and made me feel really comfortable to be honest about my struggles and she was able to support me and offer advice and steps to take."

    Nicola

  • "My sessions with Clare left me feeling excited and energized to make changes to improve my health and well-being. It was amazing to be able to discuss progress and pitfalls with someone who wasn’t judgemental but rather, insightful and kind and so thoughtful about what I needed to move forwards."

    Felicity

Let’s have an online chat over coffee

Where you’ll come away with:

  • A clearer picture of where to find UK support for your recovery

  • A better idea of what might help you move things forwards

  • Practical ideas for managing your symptoms day to day

  • A few simple next steps to support your health and wellbeing

  • Reassurance, direction and confidence about what to do next

As a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach, I’ll help you explore evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies that could support you on your recovery journey. This can sit alongside any medical care or clinical therapies you’re already having.

My goal is simple: to help you become more informed, more empowered and more able to create habits that support your health, wellbeing and quality of life, so you’re no longer stuck after a concussion.

Health coaching is educational and supportive in nature and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment or emergency care.

A bit about Clare Sharpen

Clare supports people to live well after a concussion using a health & wellbeing coaching approach, alongside signposting to evidence-based clinical and other therapies to support post concussion recovery.

After fainting and falling down a set of steps in June 2023, Clare struggled for months to make sense of her symptoms, to get help and to be able to live normal daily life again. After a 2+ year recovery journey, which could have been much shorter had she know then what she knows now, Clare provides practical guidance and coaching support to others with Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS).

Clare is a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach with a Level 5 Diploma in Health Coaching and a member of Brain Injury Group.

Listen to this Podcast Interview to hear Clare’s story.

In the Greek 'oxy' means sharp, 'moron' means foolish. Yup. It's not mild. It's a traumatic brain injury. #concussion #concussionrecovery #PCS
Once I understood the nervous system I understood how my fear was fuelling my symptoms and getting me 'stuck'. #postconcussionsyndrome #pcs #concussion
Once I understood the nervous system I understood how my fear was fuelling my symptoms and getting me 'stuck'. #postconcussionsyndrome #pcs #concussion
#postconcussionsyndrome #concussion #concussionrecovery
Half Marathon Highlight!
Regain agency in your post concussion (PCS) recovery, making tangible progress with clarity, direction and hope. 👉 You'll come away with: - A clearer understanding of Post Concussion Syndrome and why and how recovery is possible. - A PDF Recovery
Regain agency in your post concussion (PCS) recovery, making tangible progress with clarity, direction and hope. 👉 You'll come away with: - A clearer understanding of Post Concussion Syndrome and why and how recovery is possible. - A PDF Recovery Roadmap showing the key drivers of post concussion symptoms. - An overview of the key evidence-based strategies known to support recovery. - Insight into UK clinical provision and how to access verified clinical support. - A free user friendly post concussion symptom tracking App. - Clarity on your next steps, wherever you are on your recovery journey. Registered Health Coach Clare Sharpen will take you through a systematic approach to post concussion recovery. You'll learn how different drivers contribute to ongoing symptoms, what you can do to identify and address them, and where to find verified UK clinical support. There will be time for live Q&A at the end, so you can ask questions about your own situation. Cost: £10 Book via link in Bio.
Light and noise sensitivity with Post Concussion Syndrome. It’s a thing. Listen to the full episode with @the_concussion_coach to hear how I finally shifted it for good - even Bethany was surprised! 😜 Episode link in bio. #concussion #concussionrecovery #postconcussionsyndrome #tbi #pcs
Take a proactive approach to your post concussion recovery. Download the free guide '5 Things Your Body Needs to Get Un-Stuck After a Concussion' - link in bio.
Take a proactive approach to your post concussion recovery. Download the free guide '5 Things Your Body Needs to Get Un-Stuck After a Concussion' - link in bio.
Describing post concussion symptoms is almost impossible when you're in the middle of it all. But now I'm out the other side, I haven't forgotten, and I've come back to try and articulate it. If any of this clip resonates with your experience, share it with those around you who may also be struggling to 'see' what's going on for you. Listen to the full podcast episode with @the_concussion_coach to hear my story of hope and recovery! Pod link in bio. 😉 DM me to find out more about supporting your post concussion recovery. #concussion #ConcussionRecovery #mtbi #PCS
Such a joy and privilege to be invited on to the podcast by @the_concussion_coach after several years of being a listener! Bethany has been a source of information and inspiration as part of my recovery journey, particularly in those early days of po
Such a joy and privilege to be invited on to the podcast by @the_concussion_coach after several years of being a listener! Bethany has been a source of information and inspiration as part of my recovery journey, particularly in those early days of post concussion confusion. I share the things that supported my recovery and the approach I now take as a Registered Health Coach to enable others to find their way through. Honestly, we could have talked all day! 😆 Link in bio! #theconcussioncoach #concussioncoaching #concussion #concussionrehab #ConcussionRecovery #ConcussionAwareness #PostConcussionSyndrome #ConcussionRecovery #PostConcussionSyndrome #PCS #BrainInjuryAwareness #BrainHealth #TBI #Concussion #BrainInjuryRecovery #Neuroplasticity #HolisticHealth #healthcoaching #mtbi
In the Greek 'oxy' means sharp, 'moron' means foolish. Yup. It's not mild. It's a traumatic brain injury. #concussion #concussionrecovery #PCS
Once I understood the nervous system I understood how my fear was fuelling my symptoms and getting me 'stuck'. #postconcussionsyndrome #pcs #concussion
#postconcussionsyndrome #concussion #concussionrecovery
Half Marathon Highlight!
Regain agency in your post concussion (PCS) recovery, making tangible progress with clarity, direction and hope. 👉 You'll come away with: - A clearer understanding of Post Concussion Syndrome and why and how recovery is possible. - A PDF Recovery
Light and noise sensitivity with Post Concussion Syndrome. It’s a thing. Listen to the full episode with @the_concussion_coach to hear how I finally shifted it for good - even Bethany was surprised! 😜 Episode link in bio. #concussion #concu
Take a proactive approach to your post concussion recovery. Download the free guide '5 Things Your Body Needs to Get Un-Stuck After a Concussion' - link in bio.
Describing post concussion symptoms is almost impossible when you're in the middle of it all. But now I'm out the other side, I haven't forgotten, and I've come back to try and articulate it. If any of this clip resonates with your experience, shar
Such a joy and privilege to be invited on to the podcast by @the_concussion_coach after several years of being a listener! Bethany has been a source of information and inspiration as part of my recovery journey, particularly in those early days of po

Common Post Concussion Misconceptions

  • "IT'S TOO LATE"

    Some people think that recovery is only possible in the first few years.

    This isn’t the case. With a whole-person approach that supports rebuilding neural connections, significant progress can still be made, even years later. The brain has an extraordinary ability to restore function and it’s never too late to support that process.

  • "I JUST NEED TO REST MORE"

    It’s a common misconception that concussion symptoms will heal with rest alone.

    True recovery requires a personalised, whole-health approach that addresses the brain, body and nervous system together. A passive “wait and see” approach can hinder progress and can impact ongoing brain health.

  • "THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO"

    The opposite is true, and you’re the best person to identify what is most effective for you.

    With the right information, practical tools and support, you can have a clear strategy and practical plan to follow. You are able to have agency in this process and be in the driving seat of your own recovery.

Unsure if your post concussion symptoms are relevant, and what next steps to take?

Take this free, quick check-in to understand your symptoms and explore suggested next steps.

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