Stephanie Benfield

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MCC, BSc

About me

Neurodiversity and Access to Work coaching for the late-diagnosed, the quietly exhausted, and the people who've always felt a bit… different.

If you've spent most of your life wondering why everything feels just a little bit harder than it seems to for everyone else — hello!

I'm Stephanie. ICF MCC coach (not to brag, but this is the highest level of ICF accreditation, held by fewer than 2500 coaches worldwide), and also autistic, dyspraxic, and someone who spent years assuming I’m the problem, it’s me.

I work with late-diagnosed and questioning adults, people with ADHD, autism, or burnout who are holding it all together on the outside while quietly losing the plot on the inside. You've tried the hacks. You've bought the apps. Nothing stuck, because none of it was designed for YOU.

My coaching is warm, a bit nerdy about neuroscience, and occasionally funny. We'll figure out not just what to change but why things have felt so hard, so they don't have to be going forward. Sessions are conversational, but you'll leave with tools and resources to support you long after we're done.

How I can help:

Burnout: Exhausted, shut down, or running on caffeine and willpower? We'll work out what's really going on and rebuild at a pace that doesn't immediately break you again.

Neurodivergence: New diagnosis, old label that never quite fit, or just a growing suspicion that your brain works differently — all welcome. I also offer Access to Work coaching for practical workplace support.

The coping strategies that have stopped working: Perfectionism, overwork, people-pleasing? We'll look honestly at what's underneath and build something more sustainable. Strategies that actually fit, rather than ones you have to force.

If you’d like to find out more, please book in a free 30-minute call or drop me an email.

Working with me

I offer a package of six sessions at £400+ VAT (including email/WhatsApp support in between sessions, resources as necessary and sessions valid for 12 months. 

I also offer Access To Work coaching aligned to your grant. 

Training, qualifications & experience

ICF MCC-accredited coach with 2,500+ hours of coaching experience, the highest level of ICF accreditation, held by fewer than 2,500 coaches worldwide.

Certified coach supervisor and certified mentor coach. Fully insured with ongoing CPD and regular coach supervision.

Specialist certifications include: Trauma-Responsive Coaching, ADHD & Autism Coaching, and ILM-endorsed Neurodiverse Performance Coaching. Additional training in Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic psychology. Mental Health First Aider.

Member organisations

ICF
UK International Coach Federation (ICF)

The International Coach Federation is the professional association for personal and business coaches worldwide.

Coaches can become accredited by the ICF, who have three grades of membership: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Master Certified Coach's have achieved a substantial level of training and experience.

Members of ICF are accountable to a professional code of ethics.

Areas of coaching I deal with

My specialisms

ADHD
With lived ND and ADHD coaching certification, I focus on the neuroscience behind ADHD, helping clients to understand why something is happening and strategies that actually work!
Burnout
Cycles of burnout can continue unless you recognise the triggers and have a toolkit to prevent them. Coaching can help you understand the cause of burnout and create a plan for recovery and prevention
Neurodiversity coaching
As a neurodivergent (autistic and dyspraxic) with ND specialist coaching skills, I offer understanding, lived experience and tailored strategies to support NDers and their unique situation.

All areas

Other areas of coaching I deal with

Neurodiversity coaching

Couples Coaching

Alcohol coaching

Career coaching               

Building Confidence

Self-esteem coaching

Executive coaching

Personal development

Business coaching

Wellness and health coaching

Motivation coaching

Leadership coaching

Wellness coaching

Managing energy

Friendship & relationships

Business mentoring

Freelance mentoring

Work/life balance

Stress coaching and mentoring

Making time for hobbies               

Creative coaching

Career change coaching

Life coach           

Relationship coaching    

Young adult coaching

Happiness improvement strategies

Positivity coaching

Entrepreneur coaching

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Fees

£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Additional information

Working with me: I offer a 6-session package for £400 +VAT (use within 12 months)

All sessions are online via Zoom or similar.

I also offer Access to Work coaching aligned with your grant support. Just get in touch to talk it through! 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Here's some client feedback: 

"From my autism diagnosis later in life I no longer understood myself. Stephanie’s coaching helped me to work through what it meant, rebuild my self-identity, and learn new ways of being really effective at work. I couldn’t have done this without her."

"Stephanie is a brilliantly intuitive coach who really likes to dig deep and help me to explore what's beneath the surface. My self-awareness has increased hugely since working with her and I'm interested to see what else she can uncover!"

"I came to Stephanie to brainstorm a few ideas, which she helped me with and more. It turned out that there was more holding me back from moving forward with a project. Stephanie uncovered that quickly and then helped me move from stuck to ready to take action. Easy to talk to, supportive and encouraging yet firm in getting you to answer the right questions and help you get where you need to be, I highly recommend Stephanie's coaching."

"Stephanie just looked at me and asked some quite obvious but quite disarming questions and blew some of the protective shell apart. That's what I was there for but she did it with alarming ease. I've moved on and can now build on what we uncovered. I've already recommended her."

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams

Supervision

Online
Phone

1:1 Coaching supervision to develop and support your practice. Supportive, ND, psychologically safe, trauma-informed supervision for your growth.

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