Zoe Joanna: Neurodiversity Coach and Somatic, trauma-informed Counsellor

I’m Zoe (she/her), a queer, neurodivergent counsellor. I offer a gentle, affirming space to explore what you’ve been through, understand yourself more deeply and find steadier ground when life feels like a lot.

Trauma and difficult experiences
Trauma can come from one overwhelming event or from things that happened over time. It might involve abuse (in various forms), a difficult pregnancy, birth, adoption, getting pregnant, IVF and more, medical experiences (hospital stays, medical gaslighting, operations and more), or growing up feeling unsafe or unseen. Sometimes you just know something still affects you, even if you’re unsure whether to call it trauma or can’t quite name it. We can work at your pace, drawing on talking therapy, somatic work, parts work (IFS) and EMDR where helpful and always with your consent and full information.

ADHD and AuDHD
A diagnosis or new understanding of yourself can be life changing and it can bring up a lot to make sense of. I support adults exploring masking, rejection sensitivity, shame and the question of who they are beneath years of trying to fit in. We can make room for those feelings alongside practical tools and strategies, when and if you want them. The comment I get most frequently from clients is “It’s so nice to speak with someone who gets it.” You never have to navigate this alone.

Identity, relationships and change
You may be wondering what you want from life, navigating a change or noticing patterns in your relationships. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We can take time to explore what matters to you, at your pace and with warm support, understanding and no judgement.

You’re welcome here as you are.