Hi, I’m Philippa
I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, who provides online coaching to adults. My main focus is people who identify as neurodivergent, but I’m happy working with anyone who wants to explore their strengths in a supportive space that honours their needs.
After 20 years working in student support roles in higher education, I realised that what I truly enjoyed about my work was helping people to get the best out of themselves. Encouraging them to utilise their strengths and creativity to tackle their challenges, while staying true to who they are. I worked with some incredible students who faced life's challenges head-on and thrived. Inspired and grateful for these experiences, I decided I wanted to use what I’ve learned to help others through coaching.
Joy feels essential to me, and I find it in the everyday – birdwatching, reading, growing veg (or trying to) and pottering about the countryside where I feel most myself. I get a huge amount of pleasure from making things so I can often be found surrounded by piles of yarn or Lego bricks.
My lived experience informs my practice and every day I’m learning more about how to work with my neurology in a way that supports my wellbeing.
Our sessions centre on the language you use, the patterns you notice, and the values that quietly shape your choices. We look at the beliefs and norms you’ve absorbed, the sensory experiences that influence your day-to-day life, and the energy levels that guide your capacity. From there, we co-create practical, achievable strategies that honour your needs, support regulation, and help you advocate for yourself with confidence.
You will learn to gather meaningful data from your own experiences, celebrate your strengths, and build tools that allow you to self-coach in a variety of situations. My role is to offer warmth, reassurance, and thoughtful observations — helping you understand yourself more deeply and make choices that align with who you are.
If you choose to work with me, you’re choosing a coaching relationship that is gentle, collaborative, and deeply human. A space where your needs matter, your voice is heard, and your growth unfolds at your own pace.
Working with me
Working with me means stepping into a space where you can slow down, breathe, and be fully yourself. I meet you exactly where you are — no pressure to perform, no expectation to arrive “fixed,” and no judgement about how you show up. Together, we explore your needs with curiosity, compassion, and a focus on what already works for you.
My qualifications and affiliations
Certificate in Neurodiversity Coaching - ATTUNED Approach (Association for Coaching accredited)
EMCC Practitioner – as a coach it is important that I work within an ethical framework. This protects both the client and the coach.
Continuing professional development (CPD) – 87 hours. Including certificates in “Sensory Systems in Focus”, “Understanding of Autism” and “Understanding of ADHD” – ATTUNED Approach (Association for Coaching accredited).
Enhanced DBS check.
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – I value your information and want to make sure that I am practicing in line with data protection laws. To ensure this I am registered with the ICO and make sure that I keep up to date with my data protection obligations.
I know how important it is to work with a coach that you feel comfortable with so finding someone who is accredited and maintains an ethical practice can be an important factor.
If you have any questions about my credentials, please contact me.
