I’m Chiara Richards, the founder of Positive Empowerment Coaching, where I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, their families, and inclusive organisations to overcome challenges and create meaningful, sustainable change.

My approach blends coaching psychology, lived experience, and deep empathy. I am a certified coach, psychometric assessor, and hold a BSc in Psychology. I’m a professional member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association for Coaching (AC), working to the highest ethical and professional standards. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, am fully insured, and am registered with the ICO to ensure GDPR-compliant data handling, giving clients full confidence in a safe and responsible practice.

My passion for this work is both professional and deeply personal. I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as an adult, and I’m also a parent to neurodivergent children. This dual perspective gives me a rich, real-world understanding of the many ways neurodiversity shapes identity, communication, and emotional well-being, both at home and in the workplace.

I founded Positive Empowerment Coaching in 2024 to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for people to be fully seen, understood, and supported in ways that work for them. Whether you’re a teen or adult navigating neurodivergence, a parent looking for practical support, or a business ready to create a more inclusive culture. I’m here to help.

A Collaborative Approach

While I run my own practice, I also collaborate with like-minded professionals and organisations who share my commitment to creating more inclusive and neuro-affirming spaces. These partnerships allow me to contribute to wider training and consultancy projects, expand my reach, and work systemically to support meaningful change.

Whether working independently or as part of a broader team, I remain focused on delivering coaching and training that is practical, person-centred, and rooted in respect for neurodivergent experience.