meet the coach
PAULA COX
In case we’ve never met before, let me tell you a little bit about me…
My approach to working with individuals and groups is holistic, strengths-based, and inclusive.
For me this means I have integrated my academic, evidence-based education and professional training in Coaching and Psychology, with my own experiences, my clients' experiences, my research interests and CPD in trauma, equity and inclusion.
MY APPROACH
I’ve spent most of my career within medium to large organisations in the field of People Development.
I’ve designed and delivered development programmes and initiatives for executives, senior managers, “top talent” and graduates, and spent 6 years living and working in Brussels, Belgium.
You can find out more about my qualifications and training here.
In 2016 I started my own journey, working as a freelance coaching psychologist and consultant, and I’ve spent hundreds of hours supporting people get clear on their strengths, struggles, and talents, understand what they need in order to be at their best, and helping them live, work and be, more in alignment with their own unique selves!
My specialism is Neurodiversity - ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
Clients tell me I create a space that holds and calms a scattered mind.
I was once called “a neurotypical whisperer” by a coaching client, able to help translate their ADHD-Autistic thoughts to their neurotypical colleagues and family, and then to translate what came back again!
Often what my clients come to me for is a style of coaching that spans the coaching-mentoring continuum and focuses on practical skills – time and getting started on something, organisation including planning and prioritising, motivation, discipline and habits, procrastination and other executive functions.
And sometimes what clients leave with is a deeper connection with their beliefs, values, and what they bring to the world.
I can help you with…
Neurodiversity – understanding neurotypes including ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Autism (ASC) - diagnosed or suspected, undiagnosed
Burnout - understanding it, recovering from it, thriving after it (includes Autistic burnout)
Overwhelm
Procrastination
Career transitions and career development; what’s next? Exploring the interaction between you, the role, and the organisation/culture. What do you need in order to be at your best?
Nervous system regulation
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Confidence
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Exploring values, beliefs, and purpose
MORE ABOUT ME
I love spending time in the blues and greens of nature, whether walking in forests and hills or swimming in the sea or lakes.
And I love learning new things - jogging was a challenge (although I managed a half marathon), yoga ebbs-and-flows throughout my life (although I’m not sure I’ll ever perfect an asana!) and breathwork including singing is my latest joy.
My research interests are mostly within health and wellbeing – food, nutrition, the gut-brain connection and neurotransmitters, spirituality and ancient-wisdom practices.
Qualifications
My approach to working with individuals and groups is holistic, strengths-based, and inclusive.
For me this means I have integrated my academic, evidence-based education and professional training in Coaching and Psychology, with my own experiences, my clients' experiences, my research interests and CPD in trauma, equity and inclusion.
Professional Memberships
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Certified Business Psychologist with the Association for Business Psychologists (ABP)
Training and Qualifications
Master’s Degree (MSc) Occupational Psychology
BA(Hons) Psychology
Occupational Testing - Ability and Personality (RQTU)
Practitioner Diploma in NLP
Certificate in Neurodiversity (ILM)
Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching
Certificate in Mindfulness in Coaching
