About me
I am passionate about empowering neurodivergent individuals to understand their unique brains and develop the coping skills they need to thrive. I recognise that every person is truly unique, and my coaching approach is always personalised focusing on each individual’s strengths, challenges, and goals. My aim is to provide practical understanding, tools, and support that create real, meaningful change in daily life.
I am an accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and I hold a BA (Hons) in Psychology along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism. Over the past 25 years, I have dedicated my career to supporting neurodivergent individuals across a wide range of settings. My experience includes working with Autism Hampshire, supporting young people on a CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) ward, and working with adults within private mental health hospitals and specialist eating disorder services. I have also developed neurodivergent pathways within private mental health practices, ensuring that support is accessible, informed, and genuinely person-centred.
Ways of Working
I provide a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space where you can reflect, gain understanding, and find acceptance. My aim is to empower you to understand yourself, meet your personal goals and needs in a way that feels authentic and achievable.
I offer individual coaching as well as parent support and family sessions, creating a holistic approach that considers the needs of the whole system around you.
I use a strengths-based approach that supports you to recognise and actualise your unique potential. My practice is grounded in over 25 years of experience working with children, young people, and adults across diverse settings, enabling me to offer informed, compassionate, and personalised support.
The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With
- Emotional regulation
- Develop coping skills to reduce anxiety and burnout
- Develop awareness on how to be more productive
- Support to manage routines and transitions
- Managing energy levels
- Self-awareness and understanding your neurodivergent mind
- Support after diagnoses
- Self-Regulation
- Communication
- Relationships and friendships
- Difficulties at school, college, University or work
- Non school attendance
- Confidence and self-esteem
Qualifications
BA Honours Psychology
Post graduate certificate Autism
ACC Credentialed coach with The international Coaching Federation
ADOS-2
ADI-r
Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity
Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy
ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
Autism and Grief
Social stories
Oliver McGowan learning disability and Autism
Safeguarding children and adults
CAHMS working with young people