Abi Jones
Email: abi.jones.coaching@gmail.com
Hello, I’m Abi, a coach with a passion for supporting people to navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
My coaching journey began a decade ago as a Community Health Trainer, supporting people to make the lifestyle changes that mattered to them, from increasing physical activity and improving nutrition, to reducing alcohol or stopping smoking. Since then, I’ve worked in drug and alcohol services, supported employment and student wellbeing, as well as qualifying as a professional coach.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching neurodivergent clients managing a range of executive function challenges, often alongside experiences of anxiety, depression, addiction, and burnout. This work has deepened both my skill set and understanding of how executive function impacts our day-to-day lives.
As an executive function coach, I support clients to build sustainable, personalised strategies around planning, organisation, time management, and task initiation, whilst also attending to emotional regulation and people’s wellbeing.
As a neurodivergent person myself, I’m especially attuned to the creative, intuitive, and non-linear ways neurodivergent minds often work. I believe coaching should celebrate those strengths rather than attempt to “fix” or suppress them.
My coaching style is collaborative, warm, and practical. I bring a steady, curious presence to sessions and work with clients to co-create strategies that truly fit them. You can expect a balance of structure and flexibility, with gentle accountability and a focus on reducing overwhelm.
Outside of coaching, I have a Degree in Health and Social Care and a Masters in Inclusive Arts Practice, which led me to founding and running an art studio for people experiencing mental health issues from 2013 – 2019. I’m still involved in community arts now, and the things that make me feel good are painting, being in nature and listening to music or comedy podcasts.
Neurodiverse Expertise
- ADHD
- ADD
- OCD
- Dyslexia
- ASD
- Neurotypical
Client Group:
- Adolescents
- Children
- A Levels
- GCSE’s
- Students
- Education
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Parents
- Corporate
- Executive Leadership
- Entrepreneurs
- Family CHO
Specialisms:
- Planning and Time Management
- Emotional Regulation and Self Control
- Organisation and Tidiness
- Making and Keeping Friendships
- Resilience
- Bedtime Routines
- Screen Time
- Mental Wellbeing
- Health and Wellness
- Self-Awareness and Relationships
- Prioritisation and Decision Making
- Effective Problem Solving
- Productivity and Self-Efficacy
- Sleep Hygiene
- Procrastination and Task Initiation
- Personal Growth
Experience:
The University of Bristol – Student Wellbeing Advisor
- Provided 1:1 support to university students facing challenges related to mental health, wellbeing, and personal circumstances.
- Created a calm, non-judgmental space for students to share openly, followed by collaborative problem-solving.
- Offered tailored advice and guidance, helping students explore their options and apply practical strategies.
- Developed and refined coaching skills, with a focus on wellbeing themes such as emotional regulation, perfectionism, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Supported a diverse caseload, including many neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ students, in an inclusive and affirming manner.
Bristol City Council – Employment Navigator
- Spent nearly 3 years supporting neurodivergent individuals and people with learning disabilities into paid employment and vocational training.
- Worked with a wide range of clients, from young college leavers pursuing apprenticeships to older adults re-entering the workforce.
- Helped clients identify suitable roles and inclusive workplaces aligned with their needs and strengths.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of neurodiversity and workplace inclusion, including job coaching techniques and implementing reasonable adjustments.
- Delivered person-centred, strengths-based support to empower clients in navigating the world of work.
- Completed a 15-month Level 5 Professional Coaching Apprenticeship with Bristol City Council to formalise and deepen existing coaching practice.
Bristol Drugs Project – Substance Misuse Liaison Worker
- Worked in GP surgeries across central and east Bristol, supporting individuals addicted to opiates through drug treatment and recovery.
- Used a coaching approach to meet clients where they were in their journey, co-creating personalised, realistic recovery plans.
- Built trusting relationships grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and empathy.
- Maintained clear professional boundaries and used assertive communication when needed to support client progress.
- Developed a strong understanding of addiction and recovery pathways.
- Gained practical experience in solution-focused coaching and trauma-informed practice.
Brighton and Hove City Council – Senior Community Health Trainer
September 2015 – May 2019
- Supported clients over 4 years to make meaningful lifestyle changes, including, increasing physical activity, improving diet, reducing alcohol intake and quitting smoking.
- Trained in accredited behaviour change tools and Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counselling-rooted approach that supports personal growth and change.
- Developed a collaborative, person-centred approach that continues to underpin current coaching practice.
- Gained extensive experience working 1:1 with diverse client groups across the community.
Qualifications:
BPP University and Grant Thornton
Level 5 Apprenticeship in Professional Coaching – 2023
City and Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Community Health Training – 2015
The University of Brighton
Master’s Degree in Inclusive Arts Practice – 2014
The University of Brighton
Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Social Care – 2010
Affiliations:
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
Accredited Coach at Practitioner Level – 2025
Meet Abi Jones:
Email coach to book time: abi.jones.coaching@gmail.com