Crossroads Coaching

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Sue Brown, founder of The Crossroads Coaching, based at the Creative & Digital Hub in Worthing as a flexible member.

I support people navigating life after cancer treatment: helping them rebuild confidence, energy, and direction once the medical side of things ends and real life begins again.

Alongside coaching, I also create content that shines a light on the often-unseen reality of unpaid caring and caregiving through cancer.

What inspired you to start Crossroads Coaching?

I started the business in 2022 after many years working in the community and voluntary sector.

What I kept seeing was a gap; there’s a lot of support during diagnosis and treatment, but far less when it’s all over. And that’s often when people feel most lost.

You’re expected to feel grateful, relieved, and ready to move on… but in reality, your confidence, sense of self and energy don’t always catch up as quickly.

That ‘in-between’ space is where I work.

What makes your approach different?

My work focuses on what happens next, the part nobody really prepares you for.

I’m a coach rather than a counsellor, so my approach is practical and forward-looking. It’s about helping people make changes that actually stick and feel meaningful in their everyday lives.

I also bring humour into the process where it helps. Cancer is serious enough without cancer is serious enough without us having to be solemn all the time.

What does a typical client journey look like?

Every client is different, but a lot of people come to me feeling stuck, unsure, or disconnected from who they were before.

We work together to make sense of that, rebuild confidence, and create a version of the future that feels like theirs again – not something they feel they should be doing. It’s about small, realistic steps that lead to lasting change.

Do you collaborate with others?

Yes, and I’m always open to more collaboration.

I currently work with Sarah Hurst, who supports people during cancer treatment, and together we’re launching a podcast called Your Way Now. The podcast shares expert insights, practical tips, and real conversations to help people support themselves beyond medical treatment.

My work also naturally overlaps with wellbeing, HR, training, and community-focused organisations, especially anyone supporting people through major life changes.