Neurodiveristy Coaching
& Consultancy

From insight to action.

I support individuals and organisations build clarity, reduce burnout and communicate with confidence.

“My experience with Maria, has been truly transformative”

Hayat Arteh, Co-Founder of Sahamiye Foundation and Director at Sahanbooks 

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Hi, I’m Maria

I’m a neurodiversity coach, advocate and university lecturer specialising in communication, collaboration and sustainable performance across different thinking styles. I support both neurodivergent and neurotypical people to move beyond awareness so they can reduce burnout and communicate more effectively at work, in life and in leadership.

I teach at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and am a visiting lecturer at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where I run sessions on neurodiversity, neuromyths in education, growth mindset, group dynamics and creative collaboration.

With a background as a professional actor and public speaking coach, I bring an embodied, highly practical approach to my work, combining neuro-informed tools with performance-based communication techniques. I deliver talks and workshops for organisations such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and AllBright, and I work internationally with leaders, creatives and organisations seeking inclusive, actionable change.

I hold a Master’s degree in Acting, a Postgraduate Certificate in Performance Teaching, and I’m a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I’m also an Advanced Practitioner accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

How can I support you?

  • Maria delivers engaging talks and facilitated sessions for conferences, advocacy events and leadership forums, with a focus on neurodiversity, communication and growth cultures. Drawing on her background as an actress, public speaking coach and neurodiversity practitioner, she brings clarity, presence and accessibility to complex topics.

    Maria’s talks combine lived experience with practical insight, helping audiences understand different thinking styles, communicate more effectively and reduce the pressure to mask.

    Her sessions are inclusive, thoughtful and energising, offering audiences moments of reflection alongside actionable takeaways they can apply immediately in work and life.

  • Maria delivers practical, engaging talks and workshops that help organisations communicate and collaborate more effectively across different thinking styles. As a neurodiversity coach and university lecturer, she works with both neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues to build clarity, confidence and sustainable ways of working.

    Her sessions are interactive, inclusive and grounded in lived experience, offering actionable tools that can be applied immediately in real workplace contexts. Topics include communicating across neurotypes, leading neurodiverse teams, productivity without masking, and reducing burnout.

    Maria has delivered talks and workshops for organisations including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and AllBright, and teaches at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

  • Specialised coaching tailored for neurodivergent individuals, empowering you to harness your unique strengths, improve focus and develop effective strategies for managing your neurodivergence in both personal and professional settings.

  • Maria’s coaching recognises that neurodivergent speakers often face different challenges around public speaking. In a safe, supportive space, you’ll explore and unpick these so you can communicate with clarity, confidence and authenticity, without masking. Drawing on stagecraft, acting and neurodiversity-informed techniques, this work supports confident communication that feels sustainable and true to you

Testimonials

Hayat Arteh, Co-Founder of Sahamiye Foundation and Director at Sahanbooks 

“My experience with Maria, has been truly transformative. Her guidance has not only enhanced my performance skills but also provided me with techniques that are invaluable in everyday life. Every session is both inspiring and tailored to my individual growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Maria”

Dinesh Jayabalan , Senior Manager/Finance Manager at Pricewaterhouse Coopers

“In a word, transformative. In just 5 sessions, I’ve gained a significantly deeper recognition of what I want out of my career, and the intrinsic factors that both support me and block me in achieving what I want. I’ve gained insight into myself that I didn’t have before, but had always hoped to be able to find.”

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