Emily Edwards (my pronouns are she/her)

I bring my lived experience as a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHDer to my professional expertise in the field of neurodiversity. I understand the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent people and their families because I've been there myself. My coaching provides a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported as you explore what's most important to you. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, discovering your strengths, or seeking clarity on your next steps, I'm here to guide a process that helps you uncover your own answers. 

Common topics in neurodiversity coaching sessions:

• Executive function (time, planning, prioritising, organising, starting and stopping tasks)
• Understanding and processing recent discovery of being neurodivergent
• Advocating for your needs and requesting adjustments at work
• Self care and wellbeing
• Awareness of and regulating emotions
• Stress, overwhelm and burnout
• Work and/or personal relationship struggles
• Masking and camouflaging of neurodivergent traits

I don't believe that being neurodivergent is a problem, deficit or something to be fixed. Instead, my coaching focuses on embracing difference to inspire capability. I can provide you with individualised coaching to enable you to understand your needs, harness your strengths and achieve your goals. My approach will meet you exactly where you are. I trust that you know yourself better than anyone and that with my support you can develop deeper self-awareness, understanding and find your own solutions on your own terms. Asa Neurodiversity Coach, I'm passionate about enabling you to access your full potential. My approach to coaching is that people make progress when they feel safe and are given the time and space to explore what they really want. Rather than telling you what to do, teaching you how to do it or making suggestions, I will facilitate a process that allows you to uncover your own insights and tap into your own, intuitive inner resources. Coaching will enable you to gain a clearer understanding of your desires and the steps needed to achieve them. 

My Experience

Lived experience: As a late diagnosed Autistic ADHDer and parent of a neurodivergent young person, I deeply understand the challenges and joys of thinking (and living) differently.

Coaching experience: With over 100 hours of coaching and 3 years of specialising in neurodiversity coaching, I've supported individuals from all walks of life in achieving their personal and professional goals. 

Training & facilitation: I've delivered neurodiversity awareness training to organisations like the NHS Business Services Authority and Poole& Alcock Solicitors. I've also spoken at events such as the West Midlands Coaching & Mentoring Conference (2023) and Metaphorum (2023). 

Previous roles: My professional background includes managing outreach services for Autistic adults, mentoring young people with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and working as a Forest School Practitioner in Alternative Provision settings. 

To ensure the highest standards of practice, my coaching is professionally supervised. Qualifications Associate Certified Coach (ACC),International Coaching Federation Member of International Coaching Federation, Member ID #009867632I Postgraduate Certificate, Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) Psychology

Feel free to find me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-edwards-withinsight/