Emotional Support Coaching
If you are a recently diagnosed adult or think you might be on the autistic spectrum, a parent of high-functioning autistic child/children, or in a neurodiverse/neurotypical relationship…
You could benefit from Emotional Support Coaching
from someone with firsthand understanding of what you might be experiencing and the questions you may have.
Are a parent of high functioning autistic child/children?
Would you like to know more about:
- how you and your family can help your child grow and adjust to their diagnosis?
- Changing routines and home life?
- Liaising with SEND in schools
- Assistance in exams
- University questions and additional help
- Sibling relationships
- Creating routines
- Creating boundaries
- Puberty and autism
- How important is a diagnosis before adulthood?
Are you a recently diagnosed adult or think you might be on the autistic spectrum?
- How do you feel about the diagnosis?
- Do you think you might be autistic?
- Are you reflecting on your life to date?
- Do you want to make changes moving forward?
- Do you need help building confidence?
- Or adjusting expectations?
- Do you need help to understand others’ points of view?
- Do you need help with positive thinking?
- Or with moving towards more acceptance?
Are you in a neurodiverse/ neurotypical relationship?
Would you like to learn skills that will help you with:
- Compromise
- Listening
- Talking
- Flexibility
- Being less judgemental
- Empathy
- Positivity
- Welcoming changes
- Addressing one’s difficulties
- Struggles
- Understanding their point of view
- Caring
I am an Emotional Support Coach working with individuals across the UK who would like to discuss the diagnosis of high-functioning autism, (HFA) or a family member who is wondering if their child or partner could be autistic.
How can Emotional Support Coaching help you in your day-to-day life?
Coaching sessions offer a safe, confidential and supportive space for us to talk through options, aids and calming techniques to help you manage challenging situations in your daily life.
If you struggle with situations like using public transport, or with managing relationships at school, university or at work or with family, friends or romantic partners, get in touch to discuss how Emotional Support Coaching can help you.
Planes, trains & automobiles
- Do you struggle on public transportation with noise, touching, pushing, smells, changes in routine and temperature etc?
- Do you feel confusion, panic, anger, frustration, misunderstood?
School, college or university
- Do you find new faces, talking, new accommodation, sharing your space, being judged, comments, expectations confusing and upsetting?
Relationships with family, friends or partners
- Do you struggle with trusting, showing empathy, expressing yourself, talking, honesty, compromise, understanding, listening?
Employment – relationships with your employer or employee/s
- Do you have difficulty with listening, being open about your capabilities, being non-judgemental as an employee, adapting to the role, needing ear plugs, noise, finding the right environment to work?
Romantic feelings in a NT/ND relationship
- Do you have difficulty with expressing yourself, being honest, asking questions, being non-judgmental, showing interest, compromising, seeking help, listening?
Here are some of your questions answered…
Is Emotional Support Coaching the same thing as Counselling?
Emotional support coaching is NOT counselling.
As an emotional support coach, I work with parents, partners and autistic adults to help them navigate the challenges they face over their lifetime. I do NOT prescribe any action/activity to the client.
Emotional Support Coaching is about listening and for you, the client, to know that I understand what the autistic family is all about. I offer a combination of knowledgeable and emotional support.
Is Emotional Support Coaching confidential?
Yes, I provide a safe space and our sessions are confidential.
However, Autistic Emotional Support means that if any suspected harm to the client/others is raised, a risk assessment will be performed. If the client or others are in imminent danger, your GP, mental health nurse or law enforcement will be contacted as a last resort. Child/adult safeguarding will be followed as per the individual safeguarding policy.
I am not bound by confidentiality, if in good faith, I feel that I can assist in the prevention or detection of a serious crime, this includes safeguarding issues regarding children or vulnerable adults, crimes regarding substantial financial gains and losses, and acts of terrorism.
How long does coaching last?
I provide both short and long-term therapy.
I do not require you to commit to a set number of sessions upfront. After your first session, we can chat about whether you would like a further session and when that would be. I do not have set slot times every week.
I work on a week-by-week basis.
What does it cost?
I charge a fee of £25 per 1 hour session paid in advance of each session.
How do we meet?
The majority of my sessions are by Zoom. If you are unable to download zoom for any reason, we can discuss the option of FaceTime or WhatsApp.
What if I need to cancel a session?
If you are unable to attend our agreed session, please be kind enough to let me know by text or email as your slot could be filled by an urgent client. If you have already paid, we can agree on an additional session when you are next free.
If you arrive late to our scheduled session, I am unable to extend our time, as this will affect my other client appointments.
What my clients have to say
Hattie has helped me see things from a different perspective
When I first met Hattie, I was very unsure of my choices, saying yes and no to things. Being in awkward situations.
Having sessions with Hattie and hearing someone else’s view on the situation really helped me see a different way of getting through something. She gave me tips that I’ve stuck to and have helped me especially when I’m anxious and stressed.
This year I felt like I have accepted myself more than before. Diving into stressful situations and going for things that still scare me and actually going for interviews! Prepping as much as possible and staying calm in the situation and just doing my best with a positive attitude.
I also met an amazing man last year and, going through situations together, I can pass what helped me onto him too.
Hattie really does help people and see things from a different perspective and I’m very fortunate to have her help.
Rebekah