Holly Peristiani Climbing
Hello!
I am a qualified Rock Climbing Development Instructor (RCDI) and Development Coach. I aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive, safe space for anyone who wants to climb indoors or outdoors, regardless of experience, gender, race or (dis)ability. I have a particular focus on working with women, and people affected by mental health issues.
I help with improving technique, building confidence, managing fear, and building practical skills in the outdoors to enable climbers to become fully independent leaders on sport or trad crags.
The many benefits for my clients include increased fitness and body awareness, improved self-belief and confidence, greater independence in & appreciation for climbing outdoors, and having someone they can trust and relate to.
I offer 1:1 coaching packages, beginner climbing courses, learn to lead indoor and outdoor courses, and bespoke outdoor trips, all tailored to your needs.
Technique & movement indoor courses
Learn to Lead indoor courses
Indoor Beginner courses
Top-roping trips
Learn to Lead Sport
Learn to Lead trad
Client feedback
“I have had a number of coaching sessions with Holly. Ranging from falling practice, improver technique sessions to a personalised coaching and training plan, which has been absolutely amazing. She identified some bad habits I have developed over the years, analysing them, suggesting better and more efficient moves and techniques. Holly is an excellent climbing coach. She is really knowledgeable, fun, easy to talk to, encouraging and has this calming and methodical approach to our sessions which always seem to get the best out of me!”
- Daniela, October 2023
“I value Holly for her knowledge and calm and positive approach. Her support and contagious enthusiasm for climbing motivates me to achieve something I would have initially thought was beyond my capabilities. I am really excited to see my progress with climbing when I compare myself where I was and where I am now. I would not be able to achieve this without Holly”
- Anna, September 2023
“A really positive experience and I have had a consistently wonderful time both today and our indoor lesson. 10/10 would do again ”
- Hamish, August 2023
“Felt as though I progressed a lot over the 4 hours and it was very enjoyable. You came across as very calm which instantly put me at ease. The course was delivered at a good tempo. Learnt lots and what we were taught was explained well and made sense, so I never felt too overwhelmed with information"
- Karen, February 2023
“Awesome session with Holly ***** If you are looking for an instructor that is calm, patient and understanding and that will guide you according to your needs, please get in touch with Holly!"
- Marie, October 2022
“Fantastic climbing trip with Holly, who instructed my teenage daughter at Harrison's Rocks. Holly encouraged her to work out suitable holds, was very supportive and patient, and great company for the day. Really recommend her service."
- Carole, July 2022
“I did an amazing trip to Portland with Holly! It was my first outdoors climbing experience and she made it perfect for me. Felt super safe and confident that I was under the best instructions! Will definitely be doing more trips with her. Thank you!!!”
- Antonella, May 2022
“I had an amazing day of climbing outside with Holly! It was my first embark outdoors and I was completely satisfied after today! She is very concerned with safety for her climbers and respecting the environment we are climbing in, while giving you an opportunity to have fun with the routes at the same time. Was a very fun time!"
- Natalie, October 2021
“Holly was very calm and confident and made participants feel at ease whilst absorbing new information/techniques for lead climbing. She was empathetic to concerns or questions from participants and very thorough making sure participants repeated exercises until the learnings had sunk in, but without being pushy or harsh."
- Katherine, September 2021
“Holly is an amazing instructor! After my first not-so-great attempt at climbing with another instructor, I’ve taken her course and fell in love with climbing. From teaching the basics of tying-in to belay and actually climbing to listening and addressing all the concerns, she’s simply great and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher! She makes me feel safe and is happy to chat through any concerns but is also great at pushing me to get better. Holly's very warm and personable, not to mention climbing (and chatting) with her is great fun and I can't wait to climb with her again!”
- Zuz, April 2021
“I would definitely recommend you to my friends, you are very good at what you do and are able to work with people based on their needs. You were very insightful, warm, empathic and friendly throughout the day. You were very patient with me as well.”
- Siddrah, August 2020
“Holly has been so patient, clear, supportive, fun and worked to each of our styles, heights and climbing abilities. Especially with my husband’s issue with heights as we’ve moved from bouldering to top roping.
She’s been excellent at teaching the rope and safety skills, giving confidence on the rock and been flexible with finding routes or other practice activities to suit what we needed to learn practice to gain that confidence. We feel very safe in her hands.”
— Lucy, July 2020
