ESNSE

31/03/2026

When your mind won’t switch off, everything feels like too much - and you don’t know where to start…
From April 20, I’m offering a limited number (each week) of 45 min ‘Reset Sessions’ ($75, online) for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, misaligned or not quite like themselves right now. Because… it’s a lot.

These sessions are practical and focused. We don’t go into deep therapy - instead, we work with what’s most present and use a range of tools (body-based regulation, mindset shifts, and pattern awareness) to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.

You’ll leave with a sense of relief, plus something simple and doable to carry forward… not more to think about 🤷🏼‍♀️

These work really well as a top-up when things build up, or as a gentle introduction to working together / ESPT, without needing to commit to lengthy sessions (unless the need arises).

Link in bio to snap up one of these intentional and attuned sessions (only 2 available each week so book em quick) ❤️‍🔥

30/03/2026

Autumn News 🍂

06/03/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17C77uT1pt/

A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

Sometimes called slowcations, these trips sell themselves as the opposite of the soul-sucking “follow-the-flag” tours.

The trips are particularly appealing to solo women travelers, a long overlooked, but rapidly growing, segment of the travel market.

“You can travel and be nourished instead of tired at the end.” said Vida Forrest y Salazar, co-owner of tour company Ace Camps, which offers two dozen craft-focused trips globally.

🎨 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/4sjDOBu

03/03/2026

SENSORY ART CLASSES ARE BACK! 🎨
Wednesdays 4:00–5:15pm
10-week term starting 23 April
Ages 5–9

This term is a sensory exploration into materials, technique and the master artists who shaped them.

Each week we’ll draw inspiration from well-known artists and explore the techniques that made their work powerful - colour, composition, texture, layering, rhythm and mark-making.

Children will experiment with a range of materials while discovering different visual languages: ways of seeing, thinking and expressing through image.

Through guided exploration and individual support, they’ll build real artistic skills, creative confidence and the freedom to express their ideas in their own way.

Limited to 8 children to keep the space calm, focused and supportive.

All materials included.
Light snacks provided.

Drop and go, or parents are welcome to stay.
Places are limited. More classes will be announced if demand grows.

DM me or register your interest hello@esnse.au - tickets available soon!

16/02/2026

Start the year of the fire horse by honouring your mind and body.

Not by pushing.
Not by performing.
Not by rewriting yourself overnight.

But by letting go of the patterns that no longer serve you. The final shedding of the years before.

Heavy shoulders.
Tightly wound.
The carrying.
The tension you forgot was there.

February at ESNSE is your Rest & Reset month.

Reiki sessions are $100 for February only. Whether you are new or a waiting client, my books are open for just 2 more weeks. (For now 💕)

Reiki at ESNSE is quiet and sensory-aware to release what’s been building over the years and gently recalibrate.

Because renewal isn’t dramatic.
It’s regulated. Attuned. Unique to you.

Begin the year grounded.
The rest will follow (so we can enjoy the ride).
Link in bio x

29/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FBJturY94/

AuDHD is the overlap of autism and ADHD.

It often looks like holding opposites at the same time, such as needing routine but resisting it, craving connection but feeling overwhelmed by it, hyperfocus and burnout living side by side.

Many people don’t realise they’re AuDHD because the traits can cancel each other out or get misunderstood as anxiety, mood swings, or “just being a lot.”

It’s a nervous system that learned to adapt in complex ways.

Understanding AuDHD is not about putting a label on someone, it’s about clarity, self-compassion, and finally making sense of patterns that were never a personal failing.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. 🤍

When we learn to understand more about our patterns we show up more at peace with who we are.

Keep shining 💫
Dr. Lalitaa

27/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Nfih11fi/

"Neurodiverse individuals have had to adapt all their lives and are excellent problem solvers, which makes them a huge asset to any team'

I'm proud of this piece in The Times talking about the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace.

14/01/2026

Unsurprising findings:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BehkrTir4/

13/01/2026

Workshops are back ✨

This week we kick off our 2026 ESNSE workshops, starting with the Writers’ Circle returning after a short hiatus with the wonderful .creativestrategist.erina🎈

🗓 Sunday
⏰ 9:30–11:00
📍.au

This circle is gentle, sensory-aware, and pressure-free. No performance. No fixing. Just space to write, notice, wander, and reconnect with your voice.

Expressive workshops matter. Not because they make us “productive” or polished, but because they reconnect us with agency, choice, and joy. When we explore creatively - through words, movement, image, sound - we practise listening to ourselves again. We remember how it feels to respond from the inside out.

This is a cornerstone of ESPT: expression as a way back to self-trust, aliveness, and meaning. Not art for outcome. Expression for orientation.
If your year has started fast, loud, or a little off-centre - this is your invitation to begin again, gently.

More workshops rolling out soon (check the website for more) This is just the beginning 🌱

08/01/2026

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“Wait… are we all neurodivergent?” 🧠🦓
Spend enough time in EDS or hypermobility spaces and a pattern appears: A disproportionately high number of us are also Autistic, ADHD, or both (AuDHD).
That’s not coincidence — and science is finally catching up.
🧠 The Clinical Reality
Multiple studies show that people with joint hypermobility and hEDS are significantly more likely than the general population to be:• Autistic
• ADHD
• Or both
This association has been observed in children and adults, across multiple countries.
🧬 The Current Theory (Still Emerging)
This link is not fully explained yet, but researchers suspect overlap in: • Neurodevelopmental pathways
• Genes involved in connective tissue & brain structure
• Sensory processing and autonomic regulation
In other words:
Differences in how the body is built may also influence how the brain processes information.
🧠 The Lived Experience
• Proprioception:
Joint hypermobility affects body awareness — many of us struggle to sense where our body is in space.
• Sensory processing:
Pain, noise, light, and touch can overwhelm a nervous system that already runs “loud.”
• Regulation:
Chronic pain + sensory load + attention differences = burnout, not failure.
✨ The Takeaway
You’re not “too sensitive.”
You’re not “overcomplicated.”
You’re a package deal — nervous system included.
👇 Who else lives with the EDS + ADHD + Autism overlap?
📚 Sources
• Baeza-Velasco et al., Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2018
• Cederlöf et al., JAMA Psychiatry, 2016
• Eccles et al., Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022
• Bulbena et al., Journal of Attention Disorders, 2015

01/01/2026

Hello, I’m Sam.
For those who are new here – and for those who’ve been around a while – a gentle re-introduction as we step into 2026.

I’m a mum of two (and two cats).
A therapist.
An artist and writer.
In ESPT terms, I’m a primary Philosopher / Visualist – meaning I think deeply, perceive symbolically, and often understand things first through image, sensation, or pattern before words catch up.
In astrology speak: Pisces sun, Leo moon, Scorpio rising.
In numerology: Life Path 4.
In Human Design: Manifesting Generator.
And on the ground – I’m a deeply empathetic, creative, neurodivergent woman who feels things a lot, notices what others miss, and reliably cries in movies (even the “not sad” ones).

My work sits at the intersection of:
    •    therapy
    •    sensory and nervous system awareness
    •    creativity and perception
    •    meaning-making, embodiment, and relationship

I support people who are tired of being pathologised for their sensitivity, depth, or difference – and who are looking for something a little… different from standard talk therapy.

My approach is creative, embodied, relational, and sometimes metaphysical – but always grounded in nervous system safety, self-trust, and human flourishing. I know we might sometimes turn to online tools (and that’s ok), but we’re all human here.

No bypassing. No fixing. No forcing.
In 2026, I’m also getting clearer about where I share things.

Instagram will stay a place for:
    •    useful insights
    •    ESNSE updates and offerings
    •    reflections, sensory practices, and a bit of play

My Substack is where I’ll write longer-form pieces – deeper psychoeducation, research, and honest reflections about being human in an overstimulated world. It’s also where you’ll get more context about me, because therapy is relational, and fit matters.

If you’re curious about therapy that honours complexity, creativity, and the nervous system – and you want to feel more like yourself, not less – you might be in the right place.

This year is about depth over noise.
Signal over performance.
And making space for ways of being that were never meant to be rushed.

As always, I’m so glad you’re here. X

01/01/2026

🧡Happy New Year + Clinic Hours for 2026

After some deep work going on behind the scenes, I’m genuinely thrilled to be returning to clinic from January 12.

Here is my current availability for 2026. I’m welcoming new clients, with sessions available in person at Theia, or Online from anywhere in the world (Hunter Valley sessions TBC).

If you’re curious about working together, you can head to my website to:
    •    read more about my approach
    •    see if we’re a good fit
    •    and book a free 15 min intro call

For current clients – if you don’t see a time that suits, please reach out. I’ll always try to accommodate where I can.

A gentle note: availability is slightly reduced this year due to my current caseload and my ongoing research project (more on that very soon 👀). So if you see a time that works for you, I recommend securing it early.

Looking ahead, 2026 will also bring:
    •    more group sessions
    •    ESPT-inspired workshops
    •    a retreat
    •    and a few other exciting offerings I can’t wait to share

This work is deeply person-to-person and relational. It’s grounded in nervous system safety, emotional regulation, self-trust, and personal power – supporting you to feel more at home in yourself and your life.

So if you’ve been wondering, feeling the nudge or curious… this could be your sign.

Investing in yourself is never wasted – and the right support can change everything.

Link in bio to learn more and book 🧡