Autism Affirming Coaching

It's normal if your story started making sense later in life

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Support that already understands the autism experience

So many autistic people spend years trying to work against themselves because that's what they've been taught to do. My coaching aims to take a different approach. Instead of asking you to push through life, together we'll explore what helps you thrive, what drains you, and how to build a life that works with your brain. Everything I do is centred around five core approaches…

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Awareness:

Becoming more aware of what your mind and body have been trying to tell you.

MY APPROACH

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Identity:

Building a stronger sense of self that isn’t based in shame, rejection, or people pleasing.

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Regulation:

Creating routines, supports, and regulation tools that fit your unique brain and needs.

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🌷 A space where you don’t have to mask, shrink yourself, or dilute who you are.


🌷 Time to pause, stim, move, think, breathe, or process at your own pace.


🌷 Real conversations without pressure, or pretending you’re “doing better” than you are.

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Alignment:

Helping different areas of your life feel more supportive, balanced, and true to the life you ultimately want.

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What Matters In My Coaching Sessions

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Action:

Breaking things down into realistic actions that build confidence and self-trust over time.

🌷 Flexibility to try different approaches when something isn’t working, there is no one-size-fits-all here.


🌷 Intentional listening, curiosity, and responding with care.


🌷 Exploring the parts of yourself and your life that may have gone unseen or unsupported for a long time.

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  • late diagnosis processing

  • feeling emotionally stuck

  • boundaries & communication

  • shame & self-criticism

  • creating supportive environments & relationships

Get Support With:

  • sensory over/under stimulation

  • daily living skills

  • breaking cycles of people pleasing

  • understanding your sexuality later in life

  • rebuilding self-trust & understanding your own needs

  • understanding trauma responses

  • learning to unmask safely

  • building sustainable habits & systems

  • burnout & emotional fatigue

  • feeling lost or directionless

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Flexible Coaching For Different Needs:

  • No pressure for eye contact or having your camera on during sessions.

  • We can set expectations ahead of sessions so you’re not left wondering what’s coming.

  • Flexible pacing of sessions and space to stim, move, fidget, or process however feels natural to you.

  • Follow-up notes available if helpful for processing and memory alongside optional email support between sessions.

  • We work together to create goals that feel realistic for your real life and energy levels.

  • Visual tools, brainstorming, mind maps, or written reflections are available if talking things through feels difficult.

  • Together we will celebrate your progress!

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“This is not another space where you have to continue to prove that you’re struggling enough to deserve support.”

-Elena Carroll

free 45 minute discovery call

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The coaching process

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Step 1:
Free discovery call

This free 45-minute call is a chance for us to meet, connect, and talk through what support could look like for you. We’ll explore your goals, challenges, and the patterns or experiences that may be contributing to where you’re currently at.

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Step 2:
Personalised One-On-One Support

Once we begin working together, we’ll have ongoing one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs and goals. Sessions may include reflection, practical support, nervous system work, brainstorming, or breaking things down into smaller and more manageable steps. You’re also welcome to email between sessions if something comes up or you’d like support directing the next session toward a particular challenge.

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Step 3:
Creating support that lasts beyond coaching

There’s a quote I always come back to: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” My goal is not to make you dependent on coaching forever, but to help you better understand yourself, trust yourself, and build tools you can continue carrying into everyday life long after coaching ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Coaching and therapy have different purposes. Therapy often focuses on healing past experiences or treating mental health conditions, while coaching is about helping you better understand yourself, move towards your goals, and build a life that works for your brain.

  • You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from coaching! Many people come because they want to understand themselves better, make changes that actually last, or have someone who FULLY understands the neurodivergent experience.

  • Yes. All coaching sessions are held online, so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable. Sessions can be done by video or audio call, depending on what feels best for you and the capacity you have on the day.

  • Sessions are $80 USD, with a small number of sliding scale spots available for people who aren't currently in a position to pay the full fee. I never want finances to be the only reason someone misses out on support.

  • Not at all. Whether you choose a single session or my four-session coaching package is completely up to you. While many people find a single session helpful, I generally recommend the four-session package because it gives us time to build trust, reflect between sessions, and work towards your goals at a pace that feels sustainable. It also saves you $40 USD compared to booking four individual sessions.

  • No. Many people reach out before they've received a diagnosis or while they're still exploring whether autism or another form of neurodivergence fits. You don't need a diagnosis to benefit from coaching.