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Allison Ward – Director Autism Somerset CIC, NLP Master Practitioner, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Member of the BPS and creator of The 12 Step Anxiety Program.
Allison brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with schools, organisations, families and individuals where neurological, traumatic and adverse childhood experiences are impacting everyday living, learning and communication.

Using a trauma informed approach, Allison provides an understanding of and strategies for, communication, behaviour patterns, sensory processing and executive functioning.

Relying on proven methods, theories and strategies, Allison works using a person-centred approach to explore processes to facilitate change, inform bespoke support and to build secure attachments. She specialises in the field of Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance and complex needs.

Allison Ward has regular supervision, accesses continued professional development and works closely with the third, public and private sector. She delivers training and consultancy for Autism Somerset CIC, DWP, SCC, NHS, Denovo Care, Alliance Homes and Spaghetti Bridge Schools.

Nicky Gibbard is an NLP Master Practitioner, who specialises in anxiety, and Somatic Experiencing, which she utilises within her coaching using – Somatic Experiencing, Coaching. Nicky collaborated on the creation of The 12 Step Anxiety Program and is a 12 Step Anxiety Program Practitioner. Nicky has experience in working with adults with Autism, offering 1-1 coaching sessions and family mentoring.

Nicky is an experienced Trainer in Anxiety Awareness, Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience, Confidence Building, Mental Health Awareness and Preparation for Work.

Lena is a Mental Health Counsellor and Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, contributing to the core material used in The 12 step Anxiety Program. Working closely with Allison Ward for The Priory Group, Aurora Schools and Autism Somerset CIC, Lena has delivered courses on Confidence, Anxiety, Attachment and Autism.

Working in Schools, organisations and within the third sector Lena delivers The 12 Step Anxiety Program, Courses on Maintaining Good Mental Health.

Michelle is a 12 Step Anxiety Program Licensed Practitioner, a Neuro-linguistic Programming Master Practitioner, a Well-being coach & our Safeguarding Lead and has a wealth of knowledge professionally & through lived experience.

Michelle is also an Oliver McGowan Trainer, a Licensed 12 Step Anxiety Program Practitioner, and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner.

Odin a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner delivers our 12 Step Anxiety Program in the community and online.

Odin offers 1-1 Coaching and creates bespoke training programmes for young people.

Odin is also an Oliver McGowan Trainer.

After her placement year in 2022, Bella continues to build our online presence and is the creator of our

12 Step Anxiety Program Online Course

Licensed 12 Step Anxiety Program Practitioner

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner