About us
I’m Zakia, founder of NeuroPathways Coaching, where I support neurodivergent adults to thrive in work, study and everyday life.
With over 20 years of experience in higher education and a deep understanding of neurodiversity, I’ve helped over 2000 students. This extensive background provided me with the knowledge and insight needed to transition into neurodiversity coaching for adults / professionals, building strategies around executive functioning skills, emotional regulation, and confidence and more.
As an accredited ICF Credentialed coach, ADHD/Executive Functions and neurodiversity coach, plus a Specialist Academic Skills Tutor, my work is strengths-based, inclusive, and completely tailored to each individual. I also have a deep understanding of doctoral culture; including supervision dynamics, isolation, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.
NeuroPathways offers personalised 1:1 coaching for adults with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles. Sessions focus on building sustainable habits, navigating overwhelm, and creating structure, exploring negative thought patterns and more. I offer a nuanced coaching approach that respects and understands the complexities of intersectionality, identity, family and societal expectations.
I support individuals through the Access to Work process, as well as those privately funding or employer-supported.
My brand, NeuroPathways, reflects the idea that with the right support, we can form new neural pathways for learning, self-understanding, and meaningful change, at any stage of life.
Training, qualifications & experience
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2025 - Triple Accredited Associate Coach Diploma ICF (Level 1) & EMCC & AC
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2025 - Association of Coaching and Universal Coaching Alliance: Accredited Award ADHD Coaching (Barrett Coaching & Training Ltd)
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2023 - Connections In Mind Accredited Executive Functions Skills Coach Level 1
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2019 - Real Training Post Graduate SEND (Autism Skills and Knowledge)
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2017 - Dyslexia Action Examination Access Arrangements for Specialist Assessors
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2011 - Dyslexia Action Practising Certificate for Assessing and Teaching (APC)
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2011 - Real Training CCET & AAC- Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) Professional Report Writing & Access Arrangements Course
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2009 - Dyslexia Action Adults in Dyslexia: A course for tutors in FE/HE
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2003 - Open University Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education/Dyslexia
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2000 - BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology
Areas of coaching we deal with
Other areas of coaching we deal with
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Executive Functioning Skills Coaching
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ADHD Coaching
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Autism/Neurodiversity Coaching
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PHD Early Career Researchers
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Workplace Coaching
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Intersectional/Culturally Sensitive Coaching
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Additional information
Individual Session: £120.00 (60 minutes)
Coaching Package: £650.00 (6 x 60-minute sessions) — Includes a £70.00 discount.
Sliding Scale: Available upon request. Please contact me to discuss how we can make coaching accessible for you.
Further information
- Free 15 minute consultation- book here: https://calendly.com/contact-neuropathways/15min
- Executive Functions / Neurodiversity / ADHD Coaching starting at £120 per hour - contact to discuss fees
- Coaching packages available at a reduced rate: contact to discuss
