About Me

I’m Julia Barry, certified Transformation Coach, Somatic Coach, NLP Coach and Hypnotherapist. I come from a position of strength and authenticity having worked for over 25 years in secondary education where my passion and expertise have lay in empowering each student to overcome their limiting beliefs; in helping students to set and achieve tangible, realistic and exciting goals; and in building each student’s confidence and resilience so they can succeed whatever life throws at them. 

I totally understand the importance of a calm, confident, positive mindset around horses having been a passionate equestrian all of my life and having owned horses since the age of 18.  I enjoy hacking and fun rides, and compete mostly in dressage with my current horses - but also in unaffiliated showjumping and cross country in the past. 

Several years ago I became seriously ill with a diagnosed heart condition and found myself unable to continue with my life as I had known it. To overcome the barriers I found in front of me, I drew on my knowledge and expertise from my work in education.  I also undertook extensive qualifications in the time during which I was recovering and grew my knowledge of NLP, Hypnotherapy, Somatic Coaching and the mind-body connection. I work from a position of genuinely knowing that the techniques and support I offer are extremely powerful as I have also used them to help myself. 

I believe life is about having the confidence to fully live it: by removing limiting beliefs, emotions and anything that is holding you back; by creating your own success. You can smash through the glass ceiling and set and achieve exciting personal goals so that you can become the best version of yourself. Support your mind and body so that you can start living your dreams right now!

I started Ride Forward Coaching to share my skills and expertise. I am truly excited to be able to offer to individuals, to students in education and to equestrians my unique blend of coaching that both works with your conscious mind, your unconscious mind and also with your body to maximise your success and enable you to live your best life!