Neurodiverse Support Herefordshire

20/09/2025

ADHD is deeply misunderstood.

Most people think it’s just “being easily distracted.”

But ADHD is a complex neurological condition—and it comes with strengths most people never talk about.

Here are 8 truths about ADHD everyone should know:

1. It’s not a lack of attention—it’s a dysregulation of it.

People with ADHD can hyperfocus for hours on what they love—and totally ignore everything else. It’s not about laziness, it’s about control.

2. It’s not just a childhood thing.

ADHD often continues into adulthood. The symptoms just shift:

→ Less bouncing off the walls

→ More mental chaos, disorganization, and overwhelm

Many adults live undiagnosed for years.

3. ADHD brains are wired for novelty and stimulation.

Routine can feel unbearable—but these brains thrive in:

→ High-pressure environments

→ Creative problem solving

→ Fast feedback loops

In the right setting, ADHD becomes a superpower.

4. Rejection Sensitivity is real.

ADHD often includes RSD—Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

Criticism or perceived failure can feel crushing.

It’s emotional pain that gets misdiagnosed as mood disorders.

5. Many ADHDers are natural entrepreneurs.

They’re:

→ Big-picture thinkers

→ Risk-takers

→ Unafraid of uncertainty

They struggle with rigid systems—but thrive when creating their own.

6. Executive function is the real challenge.

ADHD affects the brain’s ability to:

→ Plan

→ Prioritize

→ Start/finish tasks

It’s not about intelligence—it’s about activation.

7. Movement helps focus.

→ Pacing

→ Fidgeting

→ Walking while thinking

These aren’t distractions—they’re coping tools.

Even cardio can boost focus and mood.

8. Structure = freedom.

Yes, really.

→ Lists

→ Calendars

→ Visual reminders

These tools reduce overwhelm and build momentum.

Structure doesn’t box ADHDers in—it frees them.

🧠 ADHD isn’t a flaw.

It’s a different operating system.

Understand it. Support it. Harness it. Need helo? Get in touch The Body Clinic Leominster

17/09/2025

ADHD friends, do you ever catch yourself bursting with a story because you’re trying to show someone you understand… but then you’re like “hold it in, hold it in”? How do you stop yourself from blurting it out, or do you just go for it.

15/09/2025

🌿 Supporting Neurodivergent Lives in Leominster & Beyond 🌿
Hello, we’re here to help neurodivergent individuals (diagnosed or self-identified) thrive in a neurotypical world—on their own terms. 💙
We take a holistic (mind, body, and spirit focus) approach helping you reduce stress, get rid of unpleasant symptoms, find balance, and feel empowered in everyday life.
✨ What we offer:
✔️ A comprehensive initial review
Stress reduction & emotional support 🧘‍♂️
✔️ Tools & resources tailored to you 🛠️
✔️ Physical improvement
✔️ Life planning & advocacy 💡
✔️ Sensory sensitivity support 🎧
✔️ A safe, private Facebook community (invite-only) 🤝
✔️ Deep relaxation
Appointments – Face-to-face or virtual with Vicky & Joanna
Book - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d8beb283/?categories[]=Assessments
Everyone’s journey is different, and we’re here to support you with yours. Get ready to discover what works for you?
📍 Based in Leominster, N. Herefordshire
📩 Get in touch today

30/08/2025

15/08/2025

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14/08/2025

Meet Professor Jason Arday. At 3, he was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay. He did not speak until he was 11. He could not read or write until he was 18.

Today, he is the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge.

Jason’s journey is a powerful reminder that human potential is not defined by early struggles or the labels people place on us. With perseverance, support, and belief, what once seemed impossible can become reality.

👏 Here’s to breaking barriers, redefining limits, and proving the doubters wrong.

14/08/2025

01/08/2025

🌱 A Story of Relief & Renewal 🌱

Meet a middle-aged woman who, like many with ADHD, had been quietly battling a mix of bloating, discomfort, and a general sense of being at odds with herself. She had chalked it all up to stress, menopause, or IBS—because that’s what she has been told over the years.

But deep down, she suspected her body was reacting to certain foods.

After finally getting a Food Sensitivity Assessment with RGN Joanna Bruce at The Body Clinic, Leominster, she got real answers. Several food sensitivities were identified—confirming what she'd long felt but couldn’t prove. Armed with those results and Joanna’s holistic follow-up support, she made changes—and the bloating, discomfort, and constant unease are gone.

It didn’t stop there. Alongside this, she began working with Vicky, in-house hypnotherapist, to explore the invisible emotional weight of living with ADHD: the shame, guilt, low self-worth she had typically acquired over a lifetime of being misunderstood.

This client is now reaping the benefits of a joined-up, neurodiversity-aware approach—tailored to both her body and mind.

👉 If you suspect food sensitivities are affecting your wellbeing—or you would benefit from support, to be able to live more comfortably with ADHD or neurodivergence—The Body Clinic is here to help.

📍Leominster
🔗 https://thebodyclinicleominster.as.me/schedule/d8beb283/?categories[]=Assessments

The Body Clinic Leominster with Vicky Nicolson-James

01/08/2025

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31/07/2025

Need help with getting into gear? Self care? Setting boundaries? Get in touch... help is at hand

Assessment follow up and advice, emotional and holistic support appointments available here.

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The Body Clinic Leominster Hypnotherapy with Vicky Nicolson-James and Joanna Bruce Holistic Therapist

Body Clinic Leominster
with Vicky Nicolson-James
Joanna Bruce Holistic Therapist