Coaching Services

We offer low-threshold neurodiversity-informed coaching services for students at the University of Vaasa.

Coaching can support you if your studies feel stalled, if you find yourself missing deadlines or forgetting important tasks, or if your courses feel overwhelming or include elements that are particularly challenging in light of your individual strengths and difficulties. You may also seek coaching if you are wondering whether you might have ADHD or another neurodevelopmental condition and would like to explore these thoughts in a safe and supportive setting. Concerns related to your thesis or other academic matters are equally valid reasons to book a session.

Coaching offers a confidential, low-threshold space for reflection, practical strategies, and structured support. Sometimes even a single conversation can help clarify your situation and provide concrete steps forward.

Our other coaches are

  • Heini Pensar – coaching for Bachelor’s and Master’s students at University of Vaasa
  • William Degeby – coaching for postgraduate students at University of Vaasa
  • Maija-Sofia Ulmila, University of Vaasa – coach
  • Lina Nybjörk, Novia – coach
  • Ghita Bodman, Åbo Akademi – coach

First Channel Support

  • For course-related matters and study planning (HOPS), please contact your study supervisor.
  • A study psychologist can support you if your studies are causing anxiety or emotional distress.
  • External organisations such as Mielle ry and Mieli ry also provide support services.

Heini Pensar – Neurodiversity-Informed Coaching

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Heini Pensar, who is herself ADHD and has a reading difficulty, is a trained neuropsychiatric (nepsy) coach.

She meets students by appointment in Teams or in Fabriikki (room F212) on weekdays between 9:00–16:00. Please note that available time slots are limited to specific hours shown in her calendar.

The service is free of charge for students.

Some students attend only a few sessions, while others continue throughout their studies, depending on individual needs.

Book coaching with Heini