The 8 Navigating Neurodivergence Foundations

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At the start of therapy, I offer 8 foundations you may wish to explore. Through gentle psychoeducation, reflection, and supportive discussion, I help you make sense of your neurodivergent experience in a way that feels safe and sustainable. These areas aren’t a fixed sequence - they’re a personalised, flexible starting point that we shape together based on what feels most relevant for you - spend as little or as much time on them as you need.

MAKING SENSE OF YOU

Your neurodivergent story, your patterns, and what you need from this space.

SENSORY NEEDS & THE BODY

Understand your sensory profile and how overwhelm, shutdown, and stress show up physically - without shame.

YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM & REGULATION

Learn ND-friendly ways to notice stress states, widen your “capacity window”, and recover more kindly.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION & DAILY LIFE

Explore how motivation, planning, focus and transitions really work for you - and what supports make life easier.

MASKING, IDENTITY & BURNOUT

Make sense of the cost of masking and begin exploring what authenticity could look like safely.

REJECTION SENSITIVITY, EMOTIONS & SELF-COMPASSION

Understand emotional intensity, RSD and shame spirals - and build a kinder internal relationship.

RELATIONSHIPS, NEEDS & BOUNDARIES

Learn how to communicate needs, reduce people-pleasing, and create boundaries that are realistic and respectful.

INTEGRATION & YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT PLAN

Bring it all together and create a personalised “what helps” map to take forward.