Toni Denton

I currently offer a limited number of neurodivergent-affirming coaching sessions, available online or in person from my cosy garden office in East Leeds (LS14).

My working hours are flexible, and I offer some evening appointments where possible. Coaching can be short-term and focused around a specific goal or challenge, or longer-term for those wanting ongoing support, reflection and accountability.

Sessions are tailored to you and your individual needs. Some clients come to coaching feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, while others are looking for support with confidence, burnout, emotional regulation, executive functioning, identity or life transitions.

If you would like to arrange an initial appointment or ask any questions about coaching, please feel free to email me and I will be happy to discuss what support may feel most helpful for you.

I’m Toni, a qualified counsellor and neurodivergent-affirming coach supporting adults who feel stuck, burnt out, disconnected, or unsure what comes next.

Alongside counselling, I offer a reflective, future-focused space for people who have spent a long time coping, masking, or adapting to expectations, and are now noticing a growing sense that the life they are living no longer quite fits.

This coaching is not about fixing yourself, forcing change, or pushing for productivity. It is about pausing, making sense of where you are, and gently exploring what might feel more aligned, sustainable and true to you.

Many people come to this work after years of “getting on with it,” holding everything together, or trying to meet the needs of everyone else. From the outside, life may appear fine, but internally there can be a quiet disconnection, a sense of flatness, overwhelm, or uncertainty about who you are becoming.

My coaching approach is centred around three gentle stages: Pause → Realign → Rebuild.

Together, we create space to slow down, reconnect with what matters to you now, and begin rebuilding a life that feels more aligned with who you are underneath the coping, not who you were expected to be, and not who you used to be.

Sessions are collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming and paced around your capacity. You do not need to arrive with clear goals or a perfect plan. We begin with where you are, allowing clarity, direction and self-trust to emerge gradually, without pressure or urgency.

This is a space where you can pause, breathe, and be honest about what is really going on beneath the surface. Together, we explore what comes next in a way that honours your nervous system, identity, values and real life.

Coaching supports you to reconnect with what matters to you at this stage of your life.

Many people come to this work feeling flat, uncertain or disconnected from themselves, even when things may look “fine” from the outside. You may have spent years coping, masking, adapting, or meeting the expectations of others, and now find yourself wondering where you fit within your own life.

My coaching approach is centred around three gentle stages: Pause → Realign → Rebuild.

Together, we create space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin rebuilding a life that feels more aligned with who you are now, not who you were expected to be, and not who you needed to become in order to cope.

Sessions are collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming and paced around your capacity. This work is not about forcing change or rushing towards answers, but about creating enough space for your own voice, needs and values to come back into focus.

We may explore:

• What feels draining or misaligned

• What has been shaped by expectation rather than choice

• What matters to you now

• What kind of future feels sustainable and meaningful

Coaching may include optional reflective or creative tools such as gentle prompts, journalling or visual mapping, always offered as invitations rather than requirements.

This is a space where you do not need to perform or present a polished version of yourself. You are welcome exactly as you are, and we begin from there.

Your first session is an initial space to explore what has brought you to coaching, what you are hoping for, and whether this feels like the right kind of support for you.

There is no pressure to arrive with clear goals or to know exactly what you want yet. Many people begin this work feeling unsure, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply aware that something in life no longer feels quite right. We start gently from where you are.

The first session offers space to talk through what feels difficult, draining or misaligned at the moment, and what you may be seeking more of, whether that is clarity, direction, steadiness, confidence, or reconnection with yourself.

My coaching approach is particularly suited to people who feel emotionally stable but stuck, and who are looking for reflective, future-focused support around identity, burnout, life direction, overwhelm or change. Coaching is different from counselling and is generally most appropriate for those wanting support with moving forward, rather than therapeutic support for acute distress or complex mental health difficulties.

At the end of the session, we can gently explore next steps together, at a pace that feels safe, supportive and sustainable for you.

I offer a warm, relational space where you can show up just as you are. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or simply know that something doesn't feel right, I will meet you with honesty, care and curiosity.

My approach is grounded, human and collaborative. I believe change can happen when you feel safe enough to slow down, explore what sits beneath the surface and begin to understand yourself in a different way. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Together, we can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences and patterns, helping you reconnect with who you are and what matters to you.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, people pleasing, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, identity questions, life transitions and the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences.

A significant part of my work is supporting neurodivergent adults and parents, particularly those with ADHD. My understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I understand how a later diagnosis can bring relief and validation alongside grief, confusion and questions about who you are. My practice is a space where your communication style, pace, sensory needs and way of processing can be respected.

Alongside counselling, I offer reflective coaching for those wanting to focus more directly on goals, meaning, direction and practical next steps. I also enjoy incorporating creativity where it feels helpful, offering alternative ways to explore thoughts, emotions and experiences.

My aim is not to fix you, but to help you understand yourself, find your voice and discover what works for you.

I offer face-to-face sessions from my cosy garden office in East Leeds, as well as remote sessions via video call or telephone. We can work in whichever way feels most comfortable and accessible for you.

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from different therapeutic approaches rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I work relationally and person-centred, placing importance on the relationship we build together. You are the expert in your own life; my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, honesty and curiosity.

We can focus on what is happening for you now, while also gently exploring earlier experiences, such as childhood, family dynamics or past relationships, when this feels helpful. Understanding where certain patterns, emotional responses or beliefs come from can help you make sense of what you are experiencing today.

You might come to therapy because you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected or stuck. You may be struggling with self-worth, people pleasing, relationships, parenting, grief, trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent person.

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent adults and parents, especially around ADHD and Autism. This is informed by both professional experience and lived experience. I understand that late diagnosis can bring validation and relief alongside grief, identity questions, masking, burnout and a new understanding of your past. I aim to offer a space where your communication style, needs and way of processing are respected.

I also offer the Rewind Technique, where appropriate. This is a gentle, non-intrusive approach that can help you process traumatic memories without repeatedly revisiting or describing the details.

I am an approved provider with Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Cigna and Vitality Health. If you are using private health insurance, I recommend checking your policy for mental health cover, referral requirements and any excess fees before beginning therapy.

Your relationship with your counsellor is unique, and finding someone you feel comfortable with really matters. Your first session is an opportunity for us to meet, explore what has brought you to counselling and see whether we feel like a good fit to work together.

There is no pressure or obligation to continue after your first session. You can ask questions, get a feel for how I work and decide whether counselling feels right for you.

We’ll talk about what is happening for you now, what you would like support with and anything that feels important for me to understand. I may ask some questions to help me get to know you and understand what you hope to gain from therapy.

Sessions are usually 50 minutes (£60). I also offer extended 75-minute sessions (£90) if you feel you would benefit from having more time and space. Longer sessions can be particularly helpful when exploring deeper emotional work or when you simply don't want to feel rushed.

If we decide to work together, sessions are usually weekly to begin with. This can help build trust, safety and consistency within our therapeutic relationship. Over time, we can review the frequency together and consider whether fortnightly sessions feel more appropriate.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, and sometimes taking that first step is the hardest part. You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out. My aim is to offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can move at your own pace and feel genuinely heard and understood.