Unmask. Heal. Rise.

Hi, I'm DeAnna Avis

I’m a neurodiversity-affirming coach and root cause therapist, supporting late-diagnosed or self-identified autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults.

I work with neurodivergent folks who want to unmask, heal, and build a life or business that actually works for their brain.

Is this for you?

You might be:

  • Late-diagnosed or exploring whether you're neurodivergent

  • Burnt out from years of masking, people-pleasing, or overperforming

  • Healing from complex trauma, chronic stress, or a lifetime of being misunderstood

  • Questioning old stories, beliefs, or identities that no longer fit

  • Rebuilding relationships - and figuring out who you are in them

  • Longing to reconnect with your creativity, purpose, and power

  • Dreaming of building a business or career that works with your brain, not against it

How I Work

What you can expect

Neuroaffirmative Coaching is a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach designed to support your unique brain and help you build a life that fits you - not the other way around. With expertise in executive, life and recovery coaching, we’ll work together to build something honest, spacious, and sustainable - on your terms.

Root Cause Therapy combines inner child healing, somatic release, and regression to shift unconscious patterns at the source.

Education & Training

  • Diploma in Counselling Skills

  • Recovery Coach Professional (RCP)

  • Root Cause Therapy Level 1 and 2

  • Trauma-Informed Coaching

  • Life & Executive Coaching (ICF)

  • Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology

  • Trauma-Informed Practice - nurturing our children in everyday life or during a crisis

  • Certificate in Understanding Autism

My approach is integrative, drawing from Executive and Life Coaching, Recovery Coaching, Peer Support, DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT, somatic practices, and parts work. Everything is adapted to suit your unique needs, not squeezed into a formula.

As a registered member of the International Coaching Federation, I adhere to the ICF’s Code of Ethics and uphold the highest standards of professional, ethical, and client-centred coaching.

I work in a person-centred way, which means our sessions are led by you—your pace, your truth, your goals. I’m not here to fix you, but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with who you really are beneath the coping, the conditioning, and the shoulds.

Specialisms

  • Autism, ADHD, AuDHD and late diagnosis, identification and questioning

  • Trauma (including complex, developmental, and relational)

  • Masking, burnout, and emotional exhaustion

  • Identity exploration and late-diagnosis adjustment

  • Support for LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring gender, sexuality, or identity

  • Religious trauma and faith transitions

  • Relationship challenges (including family, parenting, and workplace dynamics)

  • People-pleasing, perfectionism, and fawn responses

  • Inner child wounds, shame, and self-worth

  • Life transitions and rediscovering purpose

Sessions & Pricing

I offer face-to-face sessions from my therapy room in Chelmsford city centre.

Remote sessions are available online via Zoom.

Please get in touch to discuss packages and availability.

Concessions available for students and those on low incomes - please ask.

Reaching out for support takes courage - and finding the right fit matters.

I offer a free 20-minute connection call so you can get a feel for how I work, share what’s bringing you here, and ask any questions before deciding to book.

You can book a call, or feel free to get in touch via email or WhatsApp if you have any questions.

Book a free connection call

Email: deanna@deannaavis.com

Telephone / WhatsApp: +44 7360 052715

Neuroaffirmative Coaching & Therapy is a trading company of DeAnna Avis Limited (Company 14115148)

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Email: deanna@deannaavis.com

Telephone / WhatsApp: +44 7360 052715