Zakia Shaikh

About Zakia

I'm Zakia Shaikh, founder of NeuroPathways and a neuro-affirming coach with over 20 years' experience supporting neurodivergent adults. I bring deep professional experience alongside a personal commitment to this work shaped by relationships close to me. I'm accredited in Executive Function & ADHD coaching, hold an Associate Coach Diploma (ICF Level 1), and am an ICF Professional Member, Universal Coaching Alliance Professional Member, and PASSHE Quality Assured Tutor.

I specialise in coaching adults with ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes, including AuDHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. You don't need a formal diagnosis to benefit; whether you're newly diagnosed, awaiting assessment, self-identifying, or simply know your brain works differently, coaching can help.

I work with an integrated approach, addressing mind, body, and nervous system while honouring the intersectional complexities of culture, identity, relationships, and context that shape your experience of neurodivergence. My coaching is evidence-informed, grounded in psychology, nervous system science, and neuroscience research. I support you in navigating late diagnosis, masking, identity, and authenticity across different cultural and professional contexts. I help you understand your strengths, navigate challenges in ways that work for your brain, and build a life aligned with your authentic self.

Enhanced DBS checked for working with children and young people under 18.

What I love most is witnessing people move from self-doubt and frustration to recognising their own strengths and building lives that genuinely reflect who they are.

What I Offer

Sessions are £120/hour, or save with packages: 3 sessions from £330, 6 sessions from £650, 10+ sessions at further reduced rates. Sliding scale available to make coaching more accessible.

Get Started

Book a free 15-minute discovery call through my website, or get in touch using the enquiry form below.