Testimonials | Stars Around My Scars Coaching by Zena Spiers
"It has been a privilege to work alongside Zena and I can confidently say she is exceptionally well-suited to 1:1 coaching with victim-survivors in the women’s safety space. Her compassion is genuine, and she brings a rare balance of empathy, professionalism, strength and authenticity to her work with victim-survivors. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will be in incredibly safe and capable hands.
Zena has an innate ability to create a space where individuals feel genuinely safe, seen, and heard—often at a time when that feels almost impossible. Her presence alone builds trust, but it’s her empathy, patience, and unwavering belief in each person’s worth that really sets her apart.
Zena approaches every conversation with sensitivity and care, while also gently empowering individuals to rediscover their voice, confidence, and sense of control. Her work is not just supportive—it is transformative. She understands the complexity of trauma and meets people exactly where they are, without judgement, while helping them move forward at their own pace.
Zena is deeply committed to making a difference and consistently goes above and beyond for those she supports. She doesn’t just do this work—she embodies it.
She is, without question, one of the most inspiring and impactful people I have had the privilege to work alongside."
Philippa Bracey
"Zena is an individual of exceptional integrity, demonstrating trustworthiness and honesty in all aspects of her work. She leads with compassion and uses her own lived experience to inform and support others in meaningful and impactful ways.
Zena has shown outstanding commitment to improving women’s safety. She established a Women’s Safety Committee with a clear strategic purpose: to review and influence policy and procedures in ways that better support both colleagues and customers. Through this work, she has driven forward education and awareness initiatives, ensuring that important issues are not only recognised but actively addressed at an organisational level.
Her strategic thinking is particularly noteworthy. Zena not only identifies challenges but develops practical, inclusive solutions that create real, lasting change. A powerful example of this is her creation of a Women’s Safety Café — a safe, supportive space where individuals can share their experiences, discuss challenges, and be guided towards the right help and resources. This initiative has had a profound impact, with participants themselves describing the life changing impact it has had. Zena has provided support to people who have experienced a wide range of abuse including sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse and domestic abuse.
Zena consistently adopts a trauma-informed approach in everything she does. She understands the importance of empathy, safety, and empowerment, ensuring that all interactions and initiatives are delivered with sensitivity and respect.
In summary, Zena brings integrity, innovation, compassion, and care."
Rachel Antrobus
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