Francesca Melluzzi offers specialised online ADHD and Autism Somatic Coaching for adults and teenagers, supporting individuals and their families on their journey towards greater self-awareness and well-being. With over 20 years of experience, Francesca is a trusted ADHD coach, somatic practitioner, and trauma-informed mental health expert. She has worked extensively with adults, teenagers, and students from the University of Oxford and other institutions across the UK and globally, helping neurodivergent individuals develop practical skills for self-regulation, emotional resilience, and self-compassion.
Whether you are a parent seeking guidance to better support your neurodivergent child, or an adult managing your own ADHD or autism-related challenges, Francesca’s coaching provides a compassionate, grounded approach. Her expertise covers a range of issues, including anxiety, motivation, low confidence, relationship dynamics, and somatic symptoms such as chronic pain and digestive issues, allowing her to tailor her coaching to each individual’s unique needs.
Francesca’s Unique Approach
With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, Francesca’s sessions are interactive and accessible, providing clients with practical tools to apply in everyday life. Her coaching integrates self-regulation techniques, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices, creating a safe and supportive environment. As a yoga instructor and somatic coach, she also uses body-based methods to aid emotional regulation, helping clients manage feelings of overwhelm and stress effectively.
Key Components of Francesca’s Coaching Style
– Somatic Techniques: Engaging the body to support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and foster calm.
– Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivating present-moment awareness to help reduce anxiety and improve focus.
– Self-Compassion: Encouraging internal validation to counteract shame and self-criticism.
– Playful Exploration: Helping clients discover new ways to regulate emotions through creative, non-judgemental exercises.
A Personal Perspective
As someone with lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia, Francesca brings a unique empathy to her work. Her personal understanding enriches her practice, enabling her to connect with clients on a meaningful level.
Francesca has contributed her expertise to various respected institutions, including the Oxford ADHD Centre, combining her professional training with her personal insight.
Francesca has experience working with a variety of issues including:
• Neurodivergent (ADHD, autism) teenagers and adults
• Somatic symptoms such as headaches, digestive problems, pain/mobility issues
• Anxiety
• Low Mood
• Lack of motivation
• Low confidence
• Low self-esteem
• Sleep issues
• Relationships and communication
• Organisational skills
For more information about Francesca’s service and to request an appointment, please send an email to office@oxfordadhdcentre.co.uk or phone 01865 744144.