ESNSE

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

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DQpEK4hU9/

“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 🧡

29/12/2025

A must read for all my neurodivergent clients

This new study examined the connection between autistic traits, ADHD traits, sensory processing patterns, and three dimensions of work engagement. Results showed significant associations across all dimensions, with the most substantial impact on vigour—indicating that neurodivergent traits may primarily affect the energy required for effective engagement. Inattention was the strongest ADHD-related contributor to reduced engagement, especially in the area of absorption. Moreover, sensory processing difficulties appeared to increase job demands, making it harder to maintain motivation and energy.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rin.2025.100002

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://loom.ly/aZ6S86c

19/12/2025

12/12/2025

This year has felt like a quiet shedding. A Wood Snake year – slow, deliberate, transformative beneath the surface. So much restructuring, so much burning away of what no longer fit, and so much groundwork laid for what’s coming next.

I’ve written my end-of-year reflection, and it’s personal, but also grateful. A thank you to every client, every reader, every person who’s walked beside me through the mess, the magic, the diagnoses, the creativity, the rebuilding, the softness, the joy.

In 2026, I’ll be dancing in and out of social media, but Substack will become my main home- a steadier place for deeper writing, nervous system wisdom, creativity, ND insights, research updates, and all things ESNSE.

If you’d like to stay connected, supported, or simply curious, you can subscribe via the link in my bio or find it via the link below (where you can also find the latest piece)

https://samanthafin.substack.com

Wishing you a safe and gentle close to the year. Here’s to shedding what’s done, celebrating ourselves (not just the perceived wins) and stepping into the Fire Horse energy waiting for us in 2026.

As always, hugs.
Sam