My Story
I came to coaching in October 2020, at my lowest ebb.
I was trying to hold everything together — work, family, the mountain of admin that never stops (scanning, bloods, paperwork creeping into my “non-working” days). There was no boundary between work and home anymore, just a slow erosion of joy, energy, and clarity.
I didn’t know if I was burnt out. I just knew I was overwhelmed, disconnected, and tired of being tired.
Then I had six sessions of coaching — and it changed everything.
For the first time in years, someone asked me:
“What do you want from your life and your career?”
And I realised I’d stopped asking myself that. Somewhere along the way, I’d lost sight of it.
Those sessions helped me reframe everything. I saw my work differently. I saw myself differently. Coaching gave me permission to breathe again — and to choose.
It was so transformative, I trained as a coach. Because I wanted every doctor, every colleague, every healthcare leader struggling in silence to have access to this kind of support.
🔹 Did you know that 1 in 3 doctors in the UK are experiencing burnout symptoms?
🔹 That coaching has been shown to reduce emotional exhaustion by up to 20% in NHS staff within six sessions?
🔹 That doctors who receive coaching report better decision-making, more compassion for themselves, and improved work-life boundaries?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck — please know this:
➡️ You’re not alone.
➡️ You don’t have to push through in silence.
➡️ Coaching isn’t a luxury — it can be a lifeline.
I’m here if you want to talk. No pressure. No judgement. Just space to think, feel, and find your way again.
Why You Need Dr. Maria Mastrantonio
Whatever your situation, gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and unlock your full potential.
I am a Practising Doctor
I am still very much in practice as a GP doctor in a rural surgery in England. Every day I continue to work on improving my own skills and knowledge in my practice. This allows me to develop the advice and ideas I will share with you.
My Clinical Expertise
After several years as a junior doctor in hospital and General Practice I became a qualified General Practitioner in 2000. I gained an MSc Masters degree in Clinical Education in 2007. In 2018 I was appointed as Clinical Advisor for NHS England.
Experienced Coach
I have 25 year’s experience working with doctors and managers, from newly qualified to nearing retirement in both Primary and Secondary care. I am ILM Level 7 trained, I am a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and an EMCC Senior Practitioner. I understand what leaders in healthcare need to find direction and stay well.
Book a Free Coaching Conversation
- To stop thinking “not another day”….
- To get rid of that unfulfilled feeling and have the confidence to make that change you desperately need?
- Help to work out where to go next (in your career / life) and how to get there without stress and worry?
- To live a happier and healthier life easily without fuss?
- To escape the maze of confusion…