SMASC & SSASC Coaching Services

Support for students who want to thrive academically, personally, and holistically.

Meet Your Coach

I’m Dr Bex Harper, a qualified teacher, certified coach and experienced academic. I provide tailored support for university students, including those with chronic illnesses, Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), ADHD, AuDHD, autism, and mental-health challenges.

My approach is grounded in compassion, accessibility, and evidence-based coaching methods that help students build confidence, clarity, and independence.

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What I Offer

Specialist Study Skills Coaching (SSASC)

Support for students who benefit from personalised strategies and inclusive, neuro-affirming approaches.

I help students to:

  • Understand and work with their neurodivergence

  • Manage executive function challenges

  • Develop study routines that genuinely work for them

  • Build confidence and reduce overwhelm

  • Navigate university expectations and systems

Sessions are supportive, flexible, and grounded in both academic expertise and holistic coaching principles.

Study Mentoring & Academic Skills Coaching (SMASC)

Practical, empowering support for developing stronger academic performance and effective study habits.

Areas include:

  • Academic writing (essays, reports, dissertations)

  • Critical thinking and reading

  • Research skills

  • Planning, structuring, and outlining work

  • Time management & organisation

  • Revision strategies

  • Referencing and academic integrity

Each session is tailored to the student’s goals, working style, and course requirements.

My Approach

I work from an inclusive, student-centred coaching philosophy, combining:

  • Evidence-based coaching methods

  • Academic skills expertise

  • Neuro-affirming practice

  • Gentle accountability and compassionate structure

  • Nature-based wellbeing practices

My aim is always to build independence rather than dependence, helping students develop the tools they need to succeed throughout their academic journey.

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Why Work With Me?

Students and institutions choose Earth Coaching because I offer:

  • A warm, grounded, and empowering coaching style

  • Expertise in academic skills, executive functioning, and neurodiversity

  • Reliable, professional support aligned with university expectations

  • A holistic approach that nurtures both well-being and academic success

  • Coaching with a strong understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive learning, including strong knowledge of reasonable adjustments.

  • A commitment to trauma-informed and person-centred practice

  • Awareness of common barriers for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, mental health conditions and chronic illness

  • Regular feedback and reports for students to keep for their own records, if required.

My Background

Students and institutions choose Earth Coaching because of the vast experience, expertise, training and professional approach available:

  • I hold a PhD from the University of Nottingham and a PGCE from Canterbury Christ Church University.

  • I was a recipient of Disabled Students Allowance whilst studying.

  • I hold a coaching diploma from Animas Centre for Coaching, where I also did a certification in neurodiversity coaching.

  • I am on the DBS update service.

  • I am also an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the International Society for Coaching Psychology.

  • I am a member of and accredited by the Association for Coaching.

  • I’m a verified partner of Proud Wellness and have over 20 years of experience working with the LGBTQ+ community

  • I am an experienced coach and supervise other coaches.

  • I comply with GDPR and institutional data security policies

  • Have worked with professional institutions and organisations previously and have a good reputation, including winning many awards.

Who I Work With

I support:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students

  • Disabled students including those with:

    • Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia

    • ADHD

    • Autism

    • Mental-health conditions (e.g. anxiety or depression)

    • Chronic illnesses (e.g. ME/CFS)

  • Students who feel overwhelmed, under-supported, or disconnected from their studies

  • Students returning to education or managing complex life circumstances (e.g. mature students)

  • University Staff who are disabled, neurodivergent or chronically ill through Access to Work Coaching packages

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