
"Finding the Shine in Young Minds"
About Zoe
Hi, I’m Zoe.
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For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked alongside children and young people in both state and independent schools as an ELSA, TA, and LSA. Supporting emotional wellbeing has always been at the heart of what I do.
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Over the years, I’ve seen how anxiety, overwhelm and low confidence can quietly affect children at school and at home. Living in a neurodivergent household has also shaped my understanding of how differently young minds experience the world — and how important practical, flexible support can be.
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Retraining as a child mental health coach felt like a natural next step. It allows me to offer early, strengths based support that builds emotional awareness, confidence and everyday coping tools.
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My sessions are child led, creative and practical. Together, we focus on small, achievable steps so children leave feeling more capable of handling life’s ups and downs.
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Coaching is not a substitute for clinical therapy or medical treatment. Where specialist support is needed, I will always guide families towards the appropriate services. Your child’s wellbeing will always come first.
​You can find my qualifications here.



Fun Facts!
I smile a lot!
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I love a cup of tea and chocolate.
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I love to be outdoors and enjoy a cold water dip and walking in the woods!
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I wasn't very good at sport at school, but as an adult have done 3 half marathons!
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I am a proud mum to 3 neurodivergent (dyslexia and ADHD) sons who are slowly fleeing the nest!
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I love to dance and especially like a kitchen disco - my children find this very embarrassing!


Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coaching (Dandelion Training and Development)
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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (West Berkshire Educational Psychology Service)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
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BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate Work skills
Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2
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Raising Awareness of Peer-on-Peer Abuse
Understanding and Supporting Grief and Bereavement
Myths about Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Understanding and Supporting Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Understanding and Supporting Self Harm in Children and Adolescents
Supporting children with ASD to Decompress and Regulate
Paediatric First Aid
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Mental Health First Aider
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Enhanced DBS
CPD In Progress Study & Training 2026
Level 5 Parent Coach for Neurodivergent Families - due to complete December 2026
Neurodiversity Coach Certification - Efficient Coach
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Insurance
Holisitic Insurance Services



