Emily Edwards (she/her)
Emily is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach and facilitator who supports other neurodivergent people (and those who care for them) to reconnect with their inner wisdom and work out how to be at their best more of the time.
Emily is a late-discovered Autistic ADHDer just starting to navigate early states of peri-menopause. Her own discovery came after her daughter recieved her diagnosis of being Autistic and ADHD in 2021.
Emily has over 200 hours of coaching experience 1:1 with neurodivergent clients using Symbollic Modelling which honours autonomy, emotional safety and individual insight. Emily’s approach is gentle, clear and non-directive, offering space for people to think for themselves, in their own way and in their own time.
She brings a deep understanding of the realities, complexities and emotional labour of juggling life, work, and parenting while trying to meet expectations that don’t fit at this stage in life. Having experienced first-hand the exhaustion, isolation and lack of meaningful support available, Emily wanted to create something different for this retreat day — weaving together her neurodiversity expertise, coaching skills and outdoor practitioner experience to create a calm, sensory-aware space where people can reconnect with themselves and feel supported, understood and at ease.
Emily's special interests currently revolve around autism, interoception, executive functions and Clean Language. Outside of work you can find her gardening, riding her bike with family or taking weekend trips in her van.
Caroline Milne (she/her)
Caroline is a qualified Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the NHS, specialising in women’s health, general practice, and sexual and reproductive health. She is a licensed Menopause Champion, having trained with the Menopause Experts Group, and a Certified Menopause Coach with Women of a Certain Stage, where she gained her diploma and permission to deliver their signature coaching programme, The Menopause Plan.
Throughout her nursing career, Caroline witnessed a clear gap in menopause support within the NHS – too many women struggling with symptoms and not knowing where to turn. This became personal when Caroline herself entered perimenopause and experienced a cascade of symptoms – many she hadn’t realised were hormone-related – that left her feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. Balancing family life, a demanding job, and caring for ageing parents, while coping with grief and physical change, deeply affected her confidence, energy, and wellbeing.
Drawing on her clinical background, professional training and lived experience, Caroline now brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to supporting women through menopause. She helps women make sense of their symptoms, regain control, and rediscover their confidence and vitality.
Outside of her professional work, Caroline finds joy and balance through singing and performing with her local choir – a creative outlet that has supported her wellbeing and stress management for over a decade. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of community, connection and self-expression in navigating life’s transitions.
