alex@connectcoaching.net
07880 707 565
07880 707 565
I help autistic and ADHD adults feel more confident and in control
I help autistic and ADHD adults feel more confident and in control
If you often feel like you're working twice as hard just to stay afloat, you're not alone.
Many neurodivergent people are navigating systems that weren’t built with their needs in mind — and it doesn’t have to be this hard.
I’m Alex, a neurodiversity coach based in the UK. I work with autistic and ADHD adults to help them feel more confident, understood, and supported in both work and life.
Whether you're exploring identity, managing workplace challenges, or just trying to get through the day, I offer inclusive, strengths-based coaching support grounded in over 20 years’ experience working in neurodivergent communities.
“I believe in inclusion that goes beyond box-ticking. Real support starts with understanding - and a willingness to adapt, not ask others to mask.”
“I believe in inclusion that goes beyond box-ticking. Real support starts with understanding - and a willingness to adapt, not ask others to mask.”
How I Can Support You
How I Can Support You
I combine deep experience with a personalised, neuroaffirming coaching approach to support neurodivergent adults in navigating work, life, and identity with more clarity and confidence.
Not sure what kind of support would be most helpful? Book a free call by clicking the button below.
No pressure - just a chance to talk things through together.
No pressure - just a chance to talk things through together.
What I Can Help With
What I Can Help With
Exploring Your Neurodivergent Identity
Reflect on masking, process late diagnosis, unlearn shame, and reconnect with your authentic self in a supportive non-judgemental space.
Executive Function Support
Find strategies that work with your brain - not against it. We'll explore planning, prioritisation, focus, and routine-building that don’t rely on willpower alone.
Sensory Needs & Energy Management
Understand your sensory profile and fluctuating energy levels. Learn to create more sustainable low-demand environments that actually support your wellbeing.
Asking for Adjustments at Work
Build the confidence and clarity to ask for what you need - from workplace conversations to Access to Work funding.
The Impact of Our Work Together
The Impact of Our Work Together
Embracing Neurodivergent Identity
Many clients come to me seeking clarity and confidence around their neurodivergent identity. Coaching provides space for self-reflection, helping them build self-understanding and feel more able to show up authentically - at work, at home, and in the wider world.
Career Transitions and Development
Whether it’s starting a first job, changing careers, stepping into leadership, or adjusting to remote work, I offer personalised career coaching for neurodivergent adults navigating meaningful transitions.
Workplace Adaptations and Advocacy
We identify practical workplace adjustments and prepare for conversations with managers, HR, or Access to Work assessors. Clients often report improved communication, reduced overwhelm, and greater confidence in advocating for their needs.
Personalised, Practical Support
My coaching adapts to your needs - whether you’re managing perfectionism, building assertiveness, working through executive dysfunction, or navigating relationship dynamics. I offer clear, actionable tools you can use right away.
Holistic Coaching for Life and Work
This isn’t just about professional goals. Clients often tell me that coaching also supports their mental health, relationships, and daily wellbeing. The impact is sustainable and centred around your whole life — not just one part of it.
My Coaching Style
My Coaching Style
I bring structure, empathy, and real-world experience to every session - helping you feel heard, understood, and supported to make meaningful change at your own pace.
A Calm, Grounded Space
Sessions are structured but never rushed. I’ll meet you where you are - offering space to reflect, reset, and find your next step with clarity.
A Neuroaffirming Lens
I understand how the world often misunderstands or pathologises difference. My work celebrates neurodivergence and supports you to unlearn shame, not internalise it.
Practical Tools and Strategies
You’ll leave with things you can actually use - frameworks, approaches, and insights tailored to your energy, goals, and way of thinking.
A Coaching Partnership, Not a Hierarchy
We work together. You’re the expert in your life, and I’m here to support and challenge in ways that feel respectful and empowering.
Accountability Without Pressure
I offer structure and follow-through, but always with compassion. Support is never about perfection - it’s about progress that works for you.
My Coaching Values
My Coaching Values
Strength Based Approach
Strength Based Approach
I work with each client to identify and celebrate their unique strengths. My coaching helps you recognise what’s already working and build on it - because when your abilities are seen and supported, real progress becomes possible.
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Postive Psychology
Postive Psychology
My coaching is grounded in positive psychology, with a focus on well-being, resilience, and the capacity for change. I create a space where you can grow by building on your existing strengths and values.
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Kindness and Empathy
Kindness and Empathy
Kindness and empathy are central to my practice. I bring compassion and understanding to every session, creating a non-judgemental space where you feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow.
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Practical Support
Practical Support
Coaching with me includes practical, personalised strategies you can actually use. From everyday tools to long-term techniques, support is always tailored to your needs and focused on making real life feel more manageable.
Key Milestones
Key Milestones
These are the roles that taught me what real inclusion means.
2008–2010
Self Advocacy Coordinator
Launched workshops empowering self‑advocacy skills for autistic young adults — building confidence and self‑expression.
2010–2015
Employment & Life Skills Manager
Developed life‑skills curriculum and led residential trips boosting independence for autistic adults.
2014–2017
Adult Autism Teacher
Designed inclusive courses improving job readiness and created community partnerships for sustainable support.
2017–2018
Employment Specialist, NHS
Delivered employment-based coaching to neurodivergent clients — achieving high job placement success and systemic employer collaboration.
2018–2019
Specialist Student Support Mentor
Provided university coaching that supported and built academic confidence among autistic students.
2018–2021
Employment Consultant, AS Mentoring
Coached professionals and consulted for Deloitte, Tate, NHS, Civil Service & Sainsbury’s.
2021–2022
Adult Services Manager
Launched adult services across Hertfordshire including post‑diagnostic and group support.
2022–2024
Senior Neuroinclusion Coach, auticon
Integrated autistic talent at major organisations, supporting inclusive policy and team culture.
2023–Present
Founder, Connect Coaching
Providing tailored coaching and consultancy that supports real, lasting inclusion and wellbeing.
My Approach
Counselling-Informed Techniques
Creating a safe, supportive space for open and meaningful conversations.
Motivational Interviewing
Guiding clients to uncover their own motivations and encourage lasting change.
CBT-Inspired Approaches
Using cognitive-behavioural tools to reframe challenges and build solutions.
Executive Functioning Support
Offering tools for time management, focus, organisation, and prioritisation.
Sensory-Friendly Solutions
Creating strategies that support sensory needs in daily life and work.
Practical Problem-Solving
Breaking challenges into manageable tasks using a logical approach.
Active Listening
Helping clients feel truly heard and validated without judgment.
Co-Regulation Techniques
Supporting emotional and sensory regulation with tailored methods.
Partnership-Based Coaching
Working collaboratively to support autonomy and reduce power imbalances.
Strength-Based Focus
Celebrating clients' unique strengths to build confidence and growth.
Goal Mapping
Breaking down goals into achievable, motivating steps with clear direction.
Values-Driven Coaching
Aligning support with clients’ values to create meaningful, authentic change.
Self-Advocacy Training
Building confidence and communication skills to express needs effectively.
Accountability Frameworks
Creating supportive structures to stay motivated and on track.
Pacing and Energy Management
Helping clients recognise energy patterns and build routines that support rest, focus, and long-term sustainability.