A PROFESSIONAL "life coach" claims he can offer a less stressful Christmas period by giving guidance to planning the perfect festive period.

David Moscrop, a life coach with a practice in Newton Aycliffe, claims he can offer a strategy for clients to follow to guarantee a more relaxing time.

With weekly appointments, Mr Moscrop helps clients create the plan for where they want to be and define the actions that will produce the desired results.

He said: "A lot of Christmas stress results from people trusting that everything will be all right, rather than taking control and ensuring that they actually make everything as they want it to be."

Mr Moscrop said that anyone interested in life coaching, or who wants to find out more about it can discuss it with him on (01325) 301194 or 07986 297149.