Support for parents of neurodivergent children and young people facing mental health challenges
It can be isolating, exhausting and overwhelming trying to support your child or young person if they are in distress. Your child may be experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, school difficulties, autistic burnout, sensory overwhelm, or other challenges associated with ADHD, autism or a neurodivergent way of experiencing the world.
Many parents and carers find themselves constantly juggling multiple roles: advocate, interpreter, emotional anchor, and problem-solver. Navigating assessments, diagnoses, education systems and family life can be relentless. Over time, the emotional and practical demands can take a significant negative toll on your own mental health and wellbeing.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and neuroaffirmative space where you can feel heard and supported.
Together, we can help you prioritise your own wellbeing by developing practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, reducing the risk of burnout and helping you to support your child or young person from a place of greater resilience and compassion.
We can also work together to help you:
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better understand your child's neurodivergent experience
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develop greater empathy and confidence in your parenting
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learn practical strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce conflict
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navigate ADHD and autism diagnoses and next steps
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strengthen communication and family relationships
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advocate effectively for your child's needs at home, in school, at college and in the wider world
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empower your child or young person to understand their needs and develop the confidence to self-advocate
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recognise and respond to signs of stress, overwhelm, and burnout in both your child and yourself.
You don't have to deal with this alone. By supporting yourself, you can create a more connected, sustainable, and compassionate way forward for yourself, your child and your family.
Workplace neurodiversity coaching and training
I deliver neurodiversity training, coaching and workshops to workplaces aiming to create a more neuro-inclusive enviornment where everyone is valued for, and supported with, their differences.
With over 20 years experience of working as a senior manager in the public, private and volunatary sectors, I have an excellent understanding of how organisations work.
I combine this with my knowledge and experience of neurodiversity to help individuals and organisations build more neuroaffirmative cultures — workplaces where people and teams can achieve their goals while both neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues feel valued and able to thrive.
Neuroaffirmative counselling and coaching
Self-acceptance, self-advocacy and self empowerment are core to my neuroaffirmative counselling and coaching. We can explore experiences including:
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sensory and emotional overwhelm
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burnout and exhaustion from masking
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anxiety and low mood
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understanding and navigating a diagnosis
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relationship and communication challenges.
Whether you're seeking emotional support following a recent ADHD or Autism diagnosis, or practical strategies to help you navigate everyday life, I will listen carefully to your goals and experiences.
Together, we'll find the right approach for you — helping you build confidence, develop greater self-understanding, and move towards a more regulated and authentic way of living.