About Zoe
Hello, I'm Zoe, founder of SoulSpace Pastoral.
Based in Staffordshire, I have spent my career supporting children, young people, and families across mainstream secondary and sixth-form education settings in Staffordshire and Cheshire. My professional background began in teaching, but I soon discovered that my true passion was helping young people overcome the personal challenges that can often stand in the way of their wellbeing, confidence, and success.
Over the years, I have worked extensively with young people facing a variety of difficulties, including mental health challenges, trauma, eating disorders, SEND, social and emotional wellbeing needs, and periods of transition or uncertainty. My focus has always been on creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I believe that having a trusted, non-judgemental person alongside you can make a significant difference during difficult times. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and mutual respect, helping individuals and families build resilience while navigating life's challenges.
Alongside my professional experience, I also bring personal understanding of the complexities involved in accessing support through education, mental health, and SEND services. This insight allows me to offer practical guidance alongside emotional support, always recognising that every family's journey is unique.
At SoulSpace Pastoral, my aim is simple: to provide a caring and supportive space where children, young people, and families feel valued, understood, and empowered to thrive.
You don't have to navigate challenges alone. I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Training and Areas of Expertise
- Suicide and self harm: Awareness training and Level 2 qualification — Skills Network, 2022
- Sexual health champion — Axess, 2023
- Tourette's awareness training, 2023
- Eating disorder training — BEAT, 2023
- Loss and bereavement training — Cruse, 2023
- Trauma recovery (sexual assault and rape) — SARASC, 2023, and trauma-informed practice — Oasis Project, 2023
- Understanding OCD, 2024
- Disability, inclusion and complex disabilities training, 2024
- Homelessness for 16–17 year olds — Cheshire East, 2024
- Bipolar awareness training, 2024
- Level 3 Safeguarding training — Virtual School, 2025
- Bullying — Anti-Bullying Alliance, 2025
- Mental health champion — Place2Be, 2025
- Body image and healthy eating — East London NHS Foundation Trust, 2025
- Advancing equality in further education — Education and Training Foundation, 2025
- Whole-school SEND — SEMH in mainstream schools, creating an emotionally safe environment and other inclusion topics, 2025–2026