Meet the Team

Allison Ward

Co-Director & 12 Step Anxiety Program Founder

Allison is an NLP Master Practitioner and Health and Wellbeing Coach, bringing a wealth of knowledge using a person-centred approach to explore processes to facilitate change and inform bespoke support. Allison is highly experienced both professionally and from lived experience in Autism, ADHD, PDA and Anxiety, using this knowledge to create the 12 Step Anxiety Program, which has now been implemented across Somerset in a huge variety of settings.

Stephen Bradshaw

Co-Director

Stephen brings his extensive knowledge on school and staff development and strategies for neurodivergent students and young adults to thrive. As a published author Stephen anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problem areas and put forward solutions. He provides useful strategies for dealing with issues relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behaviour.

Diane Zaccheo

Clinical Director

Diane has a background in family therapy and behavioural psychology. She has a Masters degree in Social Work, and is an internationally recognised expert in the field of neurological disorders. Diane has been in private practice for 30 years, and has spent many years acting as a consultant for specialist schools, helping them to set up 38 Special Education programs in various settings for children and adults with disabilities.

Michelle Wilkinson

Manager

Michelle is a valuable addition to our team as a 12 Step Anxiety Program Licensed Practitioner, a Neuro-linguistic Programming Master Practitioner, and a wellbeing coach. She has a wealth of knowledge, both professionally & through lived experience.

Michelle is also our Oliver McGowan Train the Trainer for Tier 1 and is a Tier 2 facilitator, alongside her role as our Safeguarding Lead.

Bella Balian

Bella first joined us on a placement year from the University of Bath, as a Psychology student. She is now a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and licensed 12 Step Anxiety Program Practitioner. Bella also supports us with admin and project management.

Odin Ward

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

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

Korinna Eaton

Clinical Psychologist

Korinna is a BPS chartered clinical psychologist and provides invaluable clinical guidance to our team. She has a over 15 years of experience, working both in the NHS and independently.

We have previously hosted university undergraduate students for tailored placements around their needs.

If you are a Psychology or Business student interested in a placement year, please contact applications@autismsomerset.org