The Coach
"My work matters deeply to me. In a world of growing loneliness, there's nothing quite like watching someone transform from feeling invisible to feeling truly seen!"
I'm Sandra Natus. I'd love to support you on your journey from isolation to meaningful connection.
I Know What Loneliness Feels Like
My understanding of loneliness began early. Growing up in a difficult family situation, I moved frequently—attending 10 different schools and constantly having to rebuild connections from scratch. I learned what it meant to feel like an outsider, to walk into yet another new environment wondering if I'd find my place.
As an adult, I've lived in several countries. Each move brought its own challenges of starting over, navigating cultural differences, and building meaningful connections in a new language and culture. These experiences taught me that loneliness isn't just about being alone—it's about feeling unseen and disconnected from the world around you.
But these experiences also forged something valuable in me: a deep resilience and the ability to stand authentically on my own. I learned not to be afraid of being different or standing alone when it mattered. This independence, born from necessity, gave me profound insights into how relationships actually work—when they're authentic versus when they're just filling a void.
Through my own journey of healing and growth, I've learned how to build genuine connections while maintaining my sense of self. I understand both the courage it takes to reach out and the strength required to be truly yourself in relationships.
Three Decades of Helping People in Crisis
For over 30 years, I've worked across various roles in social services - as a social worker, service coordinator, support worker, and family counsellor. I've supported people facing spinal cord injuries, vulnerable families, custody battles, housing crises, and mental health challenges. Whether I was coordinating services, providing direct support, or leading teams, I consistently witnessed how isolation amplified every other struggle people faced.
Time and again, I also witnessed the remarkable resilience that emerged when people felt truly seen and supported. These experiences shaped my understanding that connection isn't just nice to have—it's essential for human wellbeing.
Why I Became a Coach
After decades of working in the social field, I realized I wanted to focus specifically on helping people build the relationships they longed for. I completed my coaching certification through an ICF-accredited program in Brisbane/Australia.
My transition from social work to coaching allows me to work with people who are ready to move forward. It's incredibly fulfilling to help someone discover their capacity for connection and watch them build the relationships they've been seeking.
My Approach Is Grounded in Personal and Professional Experience
I bring both, professional and personal understanding and experience to this work. I know what it's like to rebuild after isolation. I understand the courage it takes to reach out when you've been hurt or disappointed. I've learned that healing happens in relationships—first with yourself, then with others.
Drawing on years of experience supporting individuals—often during times of crisis—I have learned to listen with empathy, look beyond surface behaviours, and recognize the deeper needs and strengths within people. My approach centres on guiding people to discover their own capacity for connection and change, even when it feels out of reach to them.
What I Believe
I believe that loneliness is not a permanent state but a signal that you are on a crossroad that can lead to more connection and fulfilment;
I believe that everyone has the capacity for meaningful connection;
I believe that the relationship you build with yourself is the foundation for every other relationship in your life;
Most importantly, I believe that you don't have to figure this out alone. Connection is possible, and it starts with having someone who truly understands where you are, where you want to go, and who wants to be on your side when you go through this process.
The Coach
"My work matters deeply to me. In a world of growing loneliness, there's nothing quite like watching someone transform from feeling invisible to feeling truly seen!"
I'm Sandra Natus. I'd love to support you on your journey from isolation to meaningful connection.
I Know What Loneliness Feels Like
My understanding of loneliness began early. Growing up in a difficult family situation, I moved frequently—attending 10 different schools and constantly having to rebuild connections from scratch. I learned what it meant to feel like an outsider, to walk into yet another new environment wondering if I'd find my place.
As an adult, I've lived in several countries. Each move brought its own challenges of starting over, navigating cultural differences, and building meaningful connections in a new language and culture. These experiences taught me that loneliness isn't just about being alone—it's about feeling unseen and disconnected from the world around you.
But these experiences also forged something valuable in me: a deep resilience and the ability to stand authentically on my own. I learned not to be afraid of being different or standing alone when it mattered. This independence, born from necessity, gave me profound insights into how relationships actually work—when they're authentic versus when they're just filling a void.
Through my own journey of healing and growth, I've learned how to build genuine connections while maintaining my sense of self. I understand both the courage it takes to reach out and the strength required to be truly yourself in relationships.
Three Decades of Helping People in Crisis
For over 30 years, I've worked across various roles in social services - as a social worker, service coordinator, support worker, and family counsellor. I've supported people facing spinal cord injuries, vulnerable families, custody battles, housing crises, and mental health challenges. Whether I was coordinating services, providing direct support, or leading teams, I consistently witnessed how isolation amplified every other struggle people faced.
Time and again, I also witnessed the remarkable resilience that emerged when people felt truly seen and supported. These experiences shaped my understanding that connection isn't just nice to have—it's essential for human wellbeing.
Why I Became a Coach
After decades of working in the social field, I realised I wanted to focus specifically on helping people build the relationships they longed for. I completed my coaching certification through an ICF-accredited program in Brisbane/Australia.
My transition from social work to coaching allows me to work with people who are ready to move forward. It's incredibly fulfilling to help someone discover their capacity for connection and watch them build the relationships they've been seeking.
My Approach Is Grounded in Personal and Professional Experience
I bring both professional personal understanding and experience to this work. I know what it's like to rebuild after isolation. I understand the courage it takes to reach out when you've been hurt or disappointed. I've learned that healing happens in relationship—first with yourself, then with others.
Drawing on years of experience supporting individuals—often during times of crisis—I have learned to listen with empathy, look beyond surface behaviours, and recognize the deeper needs and strengths within people. My approach centres on guiding people to discover their own capacity for connection and change, even when it feels out of reach to them.
What I Believe
I believe that loneliness is not a permanent state but a signal that you are on a crossroad that can lead to more connection and fulfilment;
I believe that everyone has the capacity for meaningful connection;
I believe that the relationship you build with yourself is the foundation for every other relationship in your life;
Most importantly, I believe that you don't have to figure this out alone. Connection is possible, and it starts with having someone who truly understands where you are, where you want to go, and who wants to be on your side when you go through this process.