Evolving Families

01/03/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Sutton United Football Club for the lovely shoutout 💚🖤

We’re proud to sponsor such a fantastic local club that plays such an important role in our community.

Supporting Sutton United reflects what we care deeply about at Evolving Families – connection, resilience and helping people thrive both on and off the pitch.

As a growing local business, it means so much to partner with organisations who share our values and commitment to supporting families across Sutton Coldfield and the West Midlands.

Thank you for havingr us as part of the Sutton United Football Club family ⚽💚

Advertiser Shoutout 📣

Looking for professional, compassionate mental health support? 💚

A big thank you to our partners Evolving Families for their continued support of the club 💚🖤
Mental health can feel daunting and overwhelming, affecting how we manage stress, make decisions, relate to others and feel about our future. Evolving Families understand that taking the first step to seek support can often be the bravest step of all.

Based in Sutton Coldfield and the West Midlands, Evolving Families is an independent therapeutic service led by Dr Lakshman (Lucky) Ganatra. Their small team of highly trained specialist clinicians provide sensitive, thoughtful and evidence-based support for Adults, Children and Families.
They offer support for a wide range of social, emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma & PTSD
• Low Self-Esteem
• Relationship & Family Difficulties
• Parenting & Behavior Management
• And much more

They also provide comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments, alongside assessments for other neurodevelopmental differences, following NICE guidelines using a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Evolving Families are committed to delivering a positive experience, tailoring their support to each individual and working to the highest professional standards.

📞 0121 751 7545
🌐 https://evolvingfamilies.co.uk/

23/01/2026

✨ We’re hiring: Practice Administrator (Psychology Service) ✨

We’re looking for a warm, organised, and people-focused Practice Administrator to join Evolving Families and support the day-to-day running of our growing psychology service.

This is a primarily administrative role, ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, communication, and helping things run smoothly in a people-centred environment. An interest in psychology or mental health is welcomed but not essential.

🕰 Part-time: 7.5 hours per week initially (flexible across the week)
💷 Pay: £14.20 per hour (Real Living Wage, 2026)
📍 Location: Sutton Coldfield | Hybrid working

You’ll be supporting appointment scheduling, client communication, records, and general admin that helps our clinicians do their best work with children, young people, adults, and families.

👉 Full details and how to apply can be found on our LinkedIn job advert:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4364274717

Please note: applications should be made via the details in the advert. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that applicants don’t message team members directly about the role.

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be a good fit 💛

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19/11/2025

🌟 We’re excited to share some wonderful news! 🌟

Evolving Families has been shortlisted for the Royal Sutton Coldfield Business of the Year Award at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce SLTC Awards 2026! 🎉

This recognition means so much to us. Evolving Families was created to offer psychology that truly sees people, their identities, cultures, stories, and relationships.
We believe families don’t need to be perfect; they simply need understanding and the right support at the right time.

Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside families as they navigate challenges, make sense of feelings and behaviours, and take steps toward healing and growth.

To have this work acknowledged is incredibly meaningful, and we’re deeply grateful.

✨ Thank you to our community, colleagues, and all the families who trust us with their stories. You are at the heart of everything we do. 💛

Because families aren’t static, they evolve.
And we’re honoured to support that journey.

06/10/2025

We are excited to be attending the Grow Family Services SEND Community Day on Thursday 9th October at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall. The day has been split into two sessions: 09:30-11:30AM and 12:30-2:30pm.

You'll be able to chat with service providers and get more information on what is available in Birmingham.
The event is free to attend.

For further information: https://www.growfamilyservices.org/whatwedo
To book on the event: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/grow-family-services

22/09/2025

✨ Exciting news ✨
I’m so honoured to have been shortlisted in the Nominate a Professional category at The Mental Health Awards 2025 💜

These awards celebrate those making a difference to people’s mental health and wellbeing. To know that my story and the work we do at Evolving Families has been recognised in this way is truly humbling.

The ceremony takes place on 9th October, and I’m looking forward to celebrating so many inspiring journeys 🌟

05/09/2025

✨ I am proud to share that I have been shortlisted as a Finalist for Businessman of the Year at the Birmingham Awards 2025 ✨

As Director of Evolving Families, this nomination reflects more than a business journey. It represents years of building with purpose, leading with integrity, and striving for growth that makes a difference.

For me, business is about more than numbers. It is about creating impact, supporting communities, and shaping a vision that lasts.

Voting is now open, and I would be grateful for your support.

👉 Cast your vote here: https://www.birminghamawards.co.uk/vote-now/

Voting closes 14th September at midnight and every vote counts towards the judges final score!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

03/09/2025

✨ Supporting the next generation of Clinical Psychologists ✨

It’s DClinPsy application season again. We recall just how much time, reflection, and resilience are required for each step.

This year, some of our clinicians are offering something different. Instead of conducting one-off application reviews, we will mentor one or two aspiring psychologists throughout the entire process.

Think of it as a reflective companion for the journey, from writing to feedback, to interviews, or about next steps if things don’t go to plan.

Each clinician has chosen to take on one or two applicants, providing support throughout the application journey. This will include:
• Reflective space during the writing process
• Application feedback through a reflective and strengths-focused lens
• Space after submission to consider the journey and next steps
• Interview preparation, if shortlisted
• Reflective support if an application is not successful, with a focus on learning and growth

This is not just about polishing an application. It is about creating a space to pause, reflect, and develop as a future psychologist.

🔹 To ensure a fair process, spaces will be offered through a short expression of interest form. We are particularly keen to support applicants who may have limited access to supervision or mentoring from qualified psychologists.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the form here: https://lnkd.in/eKV4Hxrk

Please submit your interest by Friday, 12th September - 5pm using the form above only.

Spaces are very limited, as each clinician will only take on a small number of mentees.

We look forward to supporting those embarking on this important step in their journey.

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01/09/2025

✨ Special Offer This September ✨
We’re offering 20% off Autism and ADHD assessments booked between 1st–30th September 2025.

✔ Secure your assessment with a £250 non-refundable deposit
✔ Assessments must begin in October 2025
✔ Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment

📞 Call us on 0121 751 7545
📧 Email us at hello@evolvingfamilies.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.evolvingfamilies.co.uk

Supporting families, brains and systems that don’t fit the mould. 💙

16/07/2025

🎉 We’re Exhibiting! 🎉
Join us at the National Neurodiversity Show on 23rd July 2025 at the Coventry Building Society Arena!

🧩 Visit us at Stand EC7 to explore how Evolving Families supports neurodivergent children, young people, and families.

✨ PLUS — Win a FREE Assessment! ✨ Guess the number of LEGO pieces in our display model and the closest guess wins!

📍 Save the date & come say hi!

04/07/2025

📣 We’re thrilled to welcome Ella Sparks to the Evolving Families team! 💙

Ella joins us as an Assistant Psychologist, bringing with her:

✨ A strong academic background as a skilled Psychology graduate
🏥 Valuable experience working in both the NHS and research settings
💡 A passion for service innovation
🤝 Deep insight as an Expert by Experience

We’re so excited to have her on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make with the families we support.

Say hello to Ella in the comments! 👋

12/06/2025

🌱 Just delivered training on “Understanding Autism and ADHD in Children’s Residential Care”. An incredibly important (and often misunderstood) intersection between neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment.

The training was delivered by our Director, Dr Lucky Ganatra, Clinical Psychologist specialising in paediatric neuropsychology.

This session brought together teams working in children’s homes to deepen understanding of how neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment interact, and what that means in everyday practice.

🧠 We covered:
🔹 Why trauma and neurodevelopmental conditions often overlap
🔹 How executive functioning, sensory needs, and emotional regulation impact behaviour
🔹 Why meltdowns are not misbehaviour, and how to support children safely through them
🔹 Practical tools for creating predictable, relational, and low-demand environments

💡 Key takeaways:
✨ “Support the nervous system, not just the behaviour.”
✨ “Adapt the environment, not just the child.”
✨ “Your relationships are the intervention.”
✨ “Behaviour is communication.”
✨ “Meltdowns aren’t misbehaviour.”
✨ “Trauma and neurodivergence often co-exist, and require care, not control.”

💬 The work you do matters. Your relationships make a difference.
Thank you to all the residential professionals who show up for our children, consistently, patiently, and with compassion.

📩 Interested in this training for your team?
Visit www.evolvingfamilies.co.uk or message us to book a session.

18/05/2025

We are looking for an ad-hoc Assistant Psychologist in Sutton Coldfield. Know anyone who might be interested?

More info on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4232391446/

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