About Us
Where We Started
Inspire You was founded in 2008 by Claire Elmes, a former NHS practitioner with a passion for proactive mental health. What began as Inspire Play Therapy, focused on children’s wellbeing, soon expanded as Claire gained expertise in executive coaching and recognised the need for integrated support across all areas of life. In 2019, this vision evolved into Inspire You—a rebrand that reflected a broader mission to support both individuals and organisations through coaching, therapy, and wellbeing solutions. The company became a limited business in 2021 and has grown steadily from a solo practice to a purpose-led team making a national impact.
Where We Are Now
Today, Inspire You is a purpose-led organisation wellbeing & business coaching company based in Sussex with a growing, passionate team. What began as a solo practice has expanded into a close-knit team of associates and staff, each bringing unique strengths in coaching, therapy, wellbeing, and business development. Our reach now spans individuals, families, charities, and increasingly, corporate organisations looking to build resilient, people-first cultures.
While we continue to support individuals through coaching, therapy, and wellbeing services, we are also moving further into the corporate space—partnering with organisations that want to invest in the mental fitness of their teams. Our services include leadership coaching, strategy development, group workshops, and wellbeing events—all grounded in evidence-based practice.
We're proud of our community roots and remain committed to social responsibility. This includes donating to local causes, participating in charity events such as sponsored runs and overnight challenges, and offering discounted support to schools and charities. Sustainability is at the core of our operations - we’re embedding ethical practices into our business as a BCORP Certified business, always reforming internal processes and encouraging team with volunteering and community engagement.
Awards & Recognition
We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to innovation, impact, and integrity in the wellbeing and business space.
At Inspire You, we don’t just talk about empowering mental fitness - we live it through our daily work, community contributions, and drive for excellence. Over the years, we’ve had the honour of being shortlisted for awards, featured in respected publications, and invited to collaborate with industry leaders across sectors.
As a B Corp certified business, we continue to be acknowledged for our ethical practices, social value, and people-first approach.
More About Us
Area Covered
We are a national company with a passion to deliver wellbeing & business coaching in Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, Shoreham-by-sea and across the rest of Sussex.
If in-person meetings are not feasible, we are also able to provide online coaching services via Zoom or Teams.
Operating Days
We are proud to operate a flexible working week.
Our working days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
