Hello, I'm Ali

If life's changing shape, or already has, and you're working out what comes next, you're in the right place. If you're mainly content but feel that something's missing, or simply want to make sure it stays that way as you age, you're in the right place too.

Curious how this all began? Read Ali's story →

Ali Heathfield in a lavender field

I'm an author, the creator of the Living Life Well Model, and a specialist in living well after 60.

I listen, sit with you, and work out what's really going on. Then I walk alongside you using the map I built for Living Life Well.

I weave together positive psychology, coaching, and life wisdom to find what's designed specifically for you at this particular stage of life, rather than a more generic approach.

I hold an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology with Distinction from Buckinghamshire New University, and bring decades of coaching experience working with people through transition and growth.

Working beneath the surface

Trained deeply in how people think, communicate, and change, I hear what's beneath the surface as much as what's said, working with the whole person, not just the presenting question.

Real change often lives beneath what we say. I approach that deeper level with care, curiosity, and real respect for the person doing the work.

My style is warm, practical, and grounded in lived experience. What you see is what you get.

Find the way that fits you

My book, Not Done Yet, is where many people start. If you'd like to go further, here's how.

One-to-one coaching
Changes that reshape life
Relocation, a house move, retirement, the death of someone close, the changes that arrive whether you're ready or not. We work through it together, one to one, using the Living Life Well Model, until you're standing on steadier ground.
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Retreats
A different way to picture what's next
A few guided days away from the everyday, with like-minded people learning with and from each other: setting aside the tired script of slowing down and building something more curious, more intentional, entirely your own.
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I'm currently building online courses and interactive toolkits around the same model. Email me, and I'll let you know when they're ready.

Born in the UK. Living in Portugal.

I have two children, three grandchildren, a sister, nieces and nephews, and a firm belief that the best chapters need not be behind us. Taking my own advice, I continue to learn Portuguese.

When I'm not working, you'll find me at the piano, walking, painting, deep in an audiobook, or spending time with my cats. My cats, meanwhile, continue to teach me who's boss.

Not Done Yet book cover

Out now

Not Done Yet, Ali's guide to living with intention after 60.

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None of this looks like slowing down, and I was never going to. What's different now is that all of it is intentional.

If you'd like to find out more about working with me, coaching, courses, or retreats, get in touch. I'd love to hear from you.