Neurodivergence-affirming support
For autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children, teens and families.
Available in St Neots, Cambridgeshire and online.
​Neurodivergence is a different way of experiencing and responding to the world.
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My work supports neurodivergent children and teens to understand their nervous systems, build regulation skills and feel safer and more resourced in daily life. I also support families to adapt environments and expectations so everyone can thrive.
A neurodivergence-affirming approach
I work from the understanding that autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles are valid and meaningful ways of being.​
The focus is not on masking, compliance or behaviour control.
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Self-understanding and self-compassion
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Sensory awareness
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Emotional resilience
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Safer home and school environments
Support is always tailored to the individual and paced gently.
How I support neurodivergent children & teens
Every child and young person is different. Some may struggle with overwhelm, shutdown or meltdowns.
Others may feel anxious, misunderstood or exhausted from masking.​​​
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Support may include:
Sensory profiling & coaching
Understanding sensory wiring can change everything.
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Through Sensory Integration and coaching, we explore your child’s sensory profile and develop practical strategies to reduce overload and increase steadiness.
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This can support school life, friendships and home routines.
Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a listening therapy designed to support the vagus nerve and help the nervous system shift toward safety.
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For neurodivergent children and teens, SSP can support:
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Emotional regulation
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Sensory sensitivities
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Social engagement
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Anxiety
The process is always paced carefully.
Trauma support (when needed)
Some neurodivergent children have also experienced trauma, bullying or prolonged stress.
Where appropriate, I offer Child Accelerated Trauma Therapy within a regulation-focused framework, always guided by readiness and safety.
Supporting parents, carers and families
When a child is overwhelmed, the whole family feels it.
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I work with parents/carers to:
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Understand nervous system patterns
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Adapt environments and expectations
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Build co-regulation tools
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Reduce shame and self-blame
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Strengthen connection
The aim is not to “manage behaviour,” but to understand what the nervous system is communicating.​
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For neurodivergent teens
Adolescence can be especially complex for neurodivergent young people.
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Masking, identity questions, social stress and academic pressure can all take a toll.
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Support for teens may include:
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Nervous system regulation tools
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Somatic-informed therapeutic support
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Emotional processing
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Building self-advocacy skills
Sessions are collaborative and paced gently.
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