About Kate

Executive Function Coach
& Clinical Hypnotherapist

I help neurodivergent and busy-brained people understand how their brain works, what gets in the way, and what actually helps, so they can find ways of doing things that work for them.

My Approach

Most approaches just work on behaviour patterns. My work focuses on both behaviour and what’s underneath it.

We build practical strategies and structure that fit how your brain works. We also shift the deeper patterns, stories and subconscious beliefs that keep getting in your way.

It’s about understanding what’s going on, finding what helps, and creating change that actually sticks.

My Story

I’ve always been fascinated by how people think, learn, and navigate the world.

Before this, I was an engineer leading teams in a large corporate organisation. While I enjoyed the technical challenge, what I loved most was creating spaces where people could think clearly, feel supported, navigate challenges and find confidence to act on their ideas.

After years of ticking all the boxes and moulding myself into the person they wanted me to be, the message was clear: to succeed, I needed to show up differently. Less like me, more like the template. I tried to fit it, but eventually there was nothing left to give. I was a part-time working mum in a culture that didn’t have much space for that, and eventually I left, without anything lined up, just knowing I couldn’t stay.

That experience sent me on a path I didn’t expect. I followed what I needed for myself, and it turned out to be exactly what other people needed too.

Training first as a coach, then as a hypnotherapist, then specialising in executive function. Each step made more sense than the last, because underneath it all was the same thing: understanding what gets in the way, what helps, and how we can do things differently when the standard way doesn’t fit.

Who I work with

My work is for neurodivergent and busy brains — whether you have a diagnosis, suspect you might be neurodivergent, or simply know that your brain doesn’t always seem to work the way the world expects it to.

The Non-Linear Space
Ongoing support for understanding your own brain, discovering what works for you, and helping your kids do the same.

1:1 Support for Adults
Individual executive function coaching and hypnotherapy for more personalised support.

1:1 Support for Young People
Individual executive function and hypnotherapy support for children and young people.

Qualifications & Training

Certified Executive Function Coach (children, adolescents & adults) - Connections in Mind

Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy & Coaching (DAHC) Level 5 - Andrew Parr Academy

Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma - National Council of Hypnotherapy

Certified 10 of Zen teacher - 10 of Zen

Safeguarding Children - Level 1

Self-Belief Coach - Self-Belief Coaching Academy

Certified Mindset & NLP Coach - Mindset Coach Academy

Hypno4Children Accredited Practitioner - Hypno4Children

Advanced DBS (working with children and vulnerable adults) – DBS Service

Ready to find a way that actually fits?

If you’re looking for tailored, executive function-led support, you can book a short discovery call.

Kate Banks
Executive Function Coach
& Clinical Hypnotherapist