maria brosnan
is a health and wellbeing practitioner
working with individuals and organisations
in high-pressure environments.
Understanding stress.
Supporting nervous system regulation.
Strengthening wellbeing.
The focus
My focus is on how people respond to pressure, demand and uncertainty, and how the nervous system shapes those responses, influencing health, wellbeing and performance.
Whether someone is leading an organisation or working in another demanding professional role, the underlying physiology of stress is the same. When we understand it, it becomes possible to work with the nervous system rather than against it.
In practice
With a background in counselling and coaching, my approach is practical, evidence-informed and grounded in real-world contexts. It involves supporting people to understand stress, strengthen regulation in everyday situations, and develop ways of sustaining wellbeing over time that are realistic, accessible and meaningful.
Menopause
A growing focus in my work is menopause – particularly the relationship between hormonal change, the nervous system, stress and our capacity to function well under pressure. I work with individuals and organisations to build understanding and provide practical support through this transition.
Much of my professional experience sits within the education sector, but the principles and practices I use are sector-agnostic and applicable wherever people are navigating sustained pressure.
How I Work
COACHING
TRAINING
SPEAKING
Science informed
Human-centred
Grounded in real life
Alongside this
I’m the co-founder of Pursuit Wellbeing, which I established together with Dr Carla Stanton. Through Pursuit, we offer science-led tools, resources and training focused on nervous system regulation, stress and sustainable wellbeing, including a growing body of work supporting women and organisations through menopause.
While much of our activity sits within education, the principles and practices are relevant across a wide range of professional environments.
“Bourne Education Trust has worked with Maria Brosnan for several years, during which she has delivered highly impactful resilience training for school and system leaders.
Leaders report improved wellbeing, reduced stress and anxiety, and a greater ability to manage the daily pressures of their roles. Maria’s work has been genuinely transformational, and I would recommend her without hesitation.”
ALEX RUSSELL
CEO BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Get in touch
If you’d like to start a conversation, or are interested in working together,
I’d love to hear from you.
