I KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FEEL TRAPPED BY RULES YOU NEVER CHOSE.
Through coaching and conversation, I help you uncover the truth: you were never the problem — the rules were.
YOU MIGHT NOT DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A CHANGEMAKER OR CYCLE-BREAKER, BUT IF YOU CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO AND BELIEVE WE ALL DESERVE BETTER THAN THE CURRENT SYSTEMS AND WAYS OF RELATING TO OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER, THEN WE SHOULD TALK.
I'm a transformational coach, speaker and podcaster based in Essex, UK. I'm queer, neuroqueer, witchy and passionate about dismantling systems that harm us.
I’m a parent to two wonderful unschooled children. They’re the best and I wouldn’t be doing what I do without them. I don’t share much about them (much to their disgust) because I value their privacy.
My path to this work didn't make much sense while I was living it, but looking back, it all fits and I absolutely love what I do. Beyond my coaching practice, I'm deeply involved in work that creates real change:
Supporting late-identified Autistic and ADHD folk: As part of the pioneering Autistic-led organisation, Thriving Autistic, I offer post-assessment support for newly identified Autistic and ADHD adults. I also wrote and led facilitation of the ground-breaking Discovery Programme, which was recognised and funded by Rethink Ireland and has helped hundreds of late-identified Autistics across the globe to better understand themselves and connect with their community.
Speaking: I regularly speak about neurodiversity, neuroaffirming practice and liberation, bringing my lived experience and professional expertise to educational spaces, workplaces and community events. Whether I'm addressing healthcare professionals, educators or community groups, my talks centre the voices and experiences of marginalised communities, while challenging systems of oppression. I focus on practical, actionable change rather than only surface-level awareness, helping the audience move from good intentions to meaningful transformation.
Advancing LGBTQIA+ wellness: I sit on the Advisory Panel for Proud Wellness, a UK organisation working to make wellness services actually inclusive and affirming for queer people and professionals.
Championing self-directed learning: Until 2024, I co-led The Cabin and The Lodge, consent-based, self-directed settings for home-educated young people. I still occasionally get to work at The Lodge as cover, which I love and will always be grateful for everything I learned during my time there.
EVERYTHING I DO COMES BACK TO THE SAME TRUTH: YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IS THE CHANGE THE WORLD NEEDS.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
I’M WITCHY
A.F
& have always felt a connection to something bigger but didn’t know what. It wasn’t until I found tarot, oracle cards, spirituality and a regular witchy circle with friends that I leaned into this part of myself. My spiritual practice is a huge support in my work and wider life and I’m not sure where I’d be without it.
BODY
LIBERATION
was where my work began. I’m in recovery from eating disorders and originally set out to become a coach supporting people who wanted to divest from diet culture. As is often the case though, I learned there was so much more work to do after ditching dieting.
I’M NEURODIVERGENT (AUDHD)
Something I only found out in my mid-30s after parenting pushed me to realise that not everyone experiences alarmingly high levels of anxiety on a daily basis, or feels like an alien from another planet, or has a constant monologue in their head trying to figure out if they’re behaving correctly.
I’M QUEER
& NON-BINARY
Two identities I didn’t feel able to explore until my early 30s. I thought maybe I’d feel like a woman when I was older, but turns out seeing an article about me in Pink News where I was described as a woman actually helped me realise I’m actually non-binary.
WAYS TO WORK WITH ME
1-1 COACHING
Become more deeply connected to yourself, live in alignment with your neurotype and feel liberated to create the change you want to see.
SPEAKING & TRAINING
Challenge the status quo and ignite meaningful change through workshops on neurodiversity, neuroaffirming practice and creating inclusive futures.
ASK ME ANYTHING
Is there something you'd like my unique perspective on? Bold ideas, big decisions, creative projects - whatever you need.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Diploma in Transformational Coaching
- Animas Centre for Coaching, London (2018)CPD in Group Coaching & Facilitation
- Animas Centre for Coaching, London (2019) -
EFT Advanced Level 3 Practitioner
- EFTMRA (2021)EFT Level 1 & 2 Practitioner
- EFTMRA (2019)Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner
- EFTMRA (2019) -
FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (2021)
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (2021)
Advanced Safeguarding Children Level 2 (2023)
THE PODCAST
Listen as I chat to changemakers and thought leaders who are making waves with their work.
H ARLO-HARRIS
THEY/THEM
ARLO WEST
THEY/THEM
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