Coaches specialising in Trauma

About A Genius Coach

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About Amanda

Amanda is a Qualified Business Studies teacher with ADHD and Dyscalculia so she understands the multitude of issues neurodiverse individuals may face. She has an adult son who has Tourettes, OCD, ADHD and ASD so she has spent over 10 years learning everything she can to enable her to better support him. She is a volunteer at Tourettes Action, as well as a befriender and vocal advocate for all those with this condition. 4 years ago, she became a trustee at TA where she is the safeguarding lead as well as a member of the finance and general purpose committee.

Her approach to coaching is simple. Nothing is impossible.

About Angie

Angie has been working within organisations and in private practice since 2011. She has a client base that includes a broad spectrum of roles from interns to CEOs, young adults and primary caregivers.

Angie felt early on in her life that neurodivergence prevented her from career success through traditional roles. She found her own path through being self-employed and contracting role. She has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Paris and London. With a high travel burden, she learned the importance of vocalising sensory sensitivities, literally marking her own spatial boundaries. Her experience has taught her how to be her own best advocate, to be practical about what she needs and this is a skill she can share with her clients. Angie believes her experiences have taught her the power of setting goals and overcoming barriers.

When Angie is coaching at her best, she is doing less, and creating space for her clients to think things through from multiple perspectives.

About Christoffer

Christoffer has built his career in helping people from all walks of life discover, understand and implement best practice changes. He is a coach, facilitator and musician with over 20 years experience in both personal development and group coaching, with qualifications in relational dynamics coaching.
Christoffer has experience in banking, professional services, defence, education, NHS and homelessness. Christoffer has lived experience of neurodivergence, managing long covid and supporting those seeking to destigmatise mental health. Christoffer has long been a proponent of the social model of disability, from his days creating art projects as a form of inclusive activism, touring Europe and South America. Christoffer uses creative tools to facilitate coaching conversations, as well as technology.
Christoffer believes we can all work at our best, but it sometimes requires a mind-set shift and strategies that are a close match with how we think. He also believes we need to be able to navigate and discuss the often unspoken limiting rules, behaviours and environment we may face in today’s workplace. When Christoffer is coaching at his best, he is like a terrier, friendly but rigorous about making sure people know what they are doing and why they are doing it, checking and tweaking to make sure that outcomes are making a difference.

About Dr. Jane

Jane has got a vast majority of experience in coaching. She has got a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Coaching. She is an accredited coach with the Association of Coaching and with the Association of Executive Coaching.

Jane started coaching when she was working in IT sector as a head of operations for Nokia Enterprise Architecture Team. In this role she was heading up for 200 autistic people. Jane has worked with a range of clients all the way up to board members and executives from different industries such as Health, IT, Finance, Public Sector and Consultancies. Jane herself also worked for lots of big corporate companies at a board level therefore she can relate to anyone wherever they might be on the ladder.

Jane is autistic and she has lived experience of neurodiversity in her family.

When Jane is coaching at her best she is creative, lively, chatty and engaged. She is good at coming up with new solutions using her creativity. She really enjoys making a difference and, in some cases, changing people’s lives.

About Emma

Emma champions the resilience and self-reliance that understanding one’s own neurodiversity can bring an individual, and has seen many clients find a new sense of purpose by being able to embrace fully who they are, rather than being defined by a label. Her own neurodiversity has allowed her to thrive on different spheres because of the way her brain works, not in spite of it.
She is also keen to support women who are peri and post menopausal in giving them strategies and a space to be heard at a time of both physical and mental upheaval.

When Emma is coaching at her best…..She is like a spaghetti sorting device; able to untangle the different strands of clients’ conditions , circumstances and personality traits to unknot problems and streamline their working process and emotional resilience.

About Gareth

Gareth Dart is an experienced life coach who joined Genius Within in August 2022. Hailing from South Africa, Gareth brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm coaching approach to support individuals in the UK.

Gareth’s genuine curiosity lies in exploring the connection between neurodiversity and anxiety/depression, setting him apart in the coaching world. He deeply understands the unique challenges faced by individuals who think differently and the potential impact on their mental well-being. Drawing from his background in clinical psychology, Gareth offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between neurodiversity and mental health.

Gareth’s coaching approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and the creation of a safe and non-judgmental space. By integrating evidence-based strategies, he guides clients through their journey of anxiety and depression, focusing on their strengths and challenges.

Whether engaging in one-on-one, co-coaching, or group settings, Gareth excels at delivering holistic support.

About Gemma

Gemma takes a strength based and person-centred approach to coaching. With expertise in neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing Gemma draws upon evidence-informed approaches including trauma informed practice and theories of change.

With a sensitive and creative style, Gemma also bringing humour and lightness to coaching sessions. Clients may leave feeling calmer and more clear thinking about how to progress with their goals.

Gemma has a background in social work and academia. Previous roles include lecturer, researcher, social worker, and substance misuse practitioner.