Uniquely Wired

Uniquely Wired A safe space to explore, support and celebrate Neurodiversity. Breaking down STIGMA and MYTHS I also work with parents who are struggling.

I am a qualified and experienced Substance Misuse Specialist and Life Coach. I offer a therapeutic and confidential space to explore and support you with a range of mental health issues. This includes exploring the limitations that your past experiences/traumas have on your current quality of life, to providing coaching to help you to implement goals and strategies into your life if you are feelin

g stuck and unfulfilled. I can work collaboratively with you to help you to overcome anxious thinking pattens, build confidence and self-esteem, improve relationships, reduce substance misuse or work towards abstinence and I have a special interest in Neurodiversity and Sensory Processing Disorder. I can support you with exploring diagnosis, accessing services, understanding and managing symptoms and help you to set goals that will stop life from feeling so overwhelming. I will work with the family together to help you to improve understanding between parents and their children and help to set healthy boundaries and improve communication. All services are provided via Phone call, Zoom or in person if you are in Plymouth. Please contact me via text, call, email or messenger to arrange a good time to have a chat and see if I can support you.

06/05/2026

POV: You’re neurodivergent, your brain runs at 100 tabs open… and you’ve finally realised self-care isn’t optional, it’s survival.

For the longest time, I treated self-care like a reward.
Something I’d “earn” after I’d done enough, been enough, held everything together enough.

But ADHD doesn’t work like that.

If I don’t prioritise myself first…
→ I burn out faster
→ I get overwhelmed quicker
→ Everything feels harder than it needs to

So lately, I’ve been flipping the script!

Self-care isn’t the extra… it’s the foundation.

It looks like:
👉 Taking breaks before I feel guilty for needing them
👉 Saying no without over-explaining
👉 Letting “good enough” be enough
👉 Working with my brain, not against it

Because when I take care of myself first,
everything else actually works better.

Still learning. Still unlearning.
But this shift? It’s changing everything.

“I love being outdoors” For many neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, this isn’t just a preference, i...
03/05/2026

“I love being outdoors”

For many neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, this isn’t just a preference, it’s a powerful form of self-regulation.

Spending time outside can:
✨ Reduce mental overwhelm and sensory overload
✨ Improve focus and attention (without forcing it)
✨ Support emotional regulation and reduce anxiety
✨ Boost mood through natural light and movement
✨ Create space to think more clearly, without pressure

Nature offers something that structured environments often don’t, freedom. No rigid expectations, no constant noise, just space to be.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that support doesn’t always look like sitting still or following traditional methods. Sometimes, it looks like a walk, fresh air, and reconnecting with yourself in a way that actually works for your brain.

If being outdoors helps you feel calmer, clearer, or more like yourself, that’s valid, and it matters.

📌 Follow along for more real, supportive insights into neurodivergence, ADHD, and mental wellbeing.

MAY we forget the days you felt like you couldn’t keep up.MAY we forget the moments you called yourself “lazy.”MAY we re...
02/05/2026

MAY we forget the days you felt like you couldn’t keep up.
MAY we forget the moments you called yourself “lazy.”
MAY we remember…
you showed up anyway 🤍

Because some days aren’t about thriving.
They’re about getting through.

And for ADHD & neurodivergent minds, that “getting through” can look like:
👉 starting 5 things and finishing none
👉 feeling overwhelmed by everything and nothing
👉 needing more rest than the world tells you is “acceptable”

But you still showed up.
That counts more than you think.

As we step into Mental Health Awareness Month, this is your reminder….

progress isn’t linear, and you don’t have to do this alone.

Follow along for support, real talk, and tools that actually meet you where you’re at 💛

Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to do two simple things more often, i see people and spend time outdoors.It ...
30/04/2026

Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to do two simple things more often, i see people and spend time outdoors.

It might sound small, but the impact has been anything but.

For those of us who are neurodivergent, especially with ADHD, it’s easy to get stuck in our heads, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or even disconnected. But stepping outside, getting fresh air, and having real, in-person connection can be incredibly grounding.

Being outdoors can help regulate your nervous system, improve focus, and reduce that constant mental “buzz.”

And seeing people, whether it’s a deep conversation or just a quick coffee, can remind you that you’re not alone, even on the harder days.

It’s not about doing something big or perfect. It’s about small, intentional moments that bring you back to yourself.

Awareness is the first step. Then comes gentle action.

What have you done lately to become more mindful? 💭

SelfCareMatters

Living with ADHD can make trying new things feel overwhelming… but it can also be your greatest strength.You don’t need ...
26/04/2026

Living with ADHD can make trying new things feel overwhelming… but it can also be your greatest strength.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. Your brain is wired for curiosity, creativity, and exploration, not perfection. And that’s not something to fight against, it’s something to work with.

It’s okay to start something and not stick with it forever. It’s okay to pivot, change direction, and follow what feels exciting in the moment. That’s not failure, that’s learning what actually lights you up.

Instead of asking yourself, “What if I can’t stay consistent?”
Try asking, “What if this brings me joy, even for a while?”

You’re allowed to build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

Save this for when doubt creeps in, and tell me in the comments: what’s one new thing you’ve been wanting to try?

Trying new things doesn’t have to be big or overwhelming When you’re living with ADHD, small shifts, like getting outsid...
25/04/2026

Trying new things doesn’t have to be big or overwhelming

When you’re living with ADHD, small shifts, like getting outside more, moving your body in ways that feel good, or changing up your routine, can make a real difference to your mind, body, and mental state.

Fresh air, new environments, and a little curiosity can help reset your focus, lift your mood, and create space for you to feel more like you again.

It’s not about doing everything, just starting somewhere

Some children are fighting battles you can’t see… but they’re also carrying strengths the world often overlooks Sensory ...
13/04/2026

Some children are fighting battles you can’t see… but they’re also carrying strengths the world often overlooks

Sensory processing differences aren’t just challenges, they’re a different way of experiencing the world.

Some children may feel overwhelmed by noise, light, or busy environments, struggle with textures or touch, or have strong reactions to sensory input. You might see them covering their ears, avoiding certain places, becoming overwhelmed or shutting down, or needing more time to regulate.

This isn’t “bad behaviour” it’s a nervous system under stress.

But that same sensitivity also brings strengths

Many of these children are deeply perceptive, highly empathetic, and incredibly creative. They can be passionate, authentic, and intuitive, often noticing the small details, subtle shifts, and emotions others miss.

Yes, the world can feel overwhelming. But within that sensitivity is awareness, depth, creativity, and connection

When we support children instead of trying to “toughen them up,” we don’t just reduce their struggles, we allow their strengths to thrive.

Because the goal isn’t to make them less sensitive… it’s to help them feel safe enough to be exactly who they are 💛

Something I want to speak about, something on my mind…..Some children experience the world more intensely.Sounds feel lo...
12/04/2026

Something I want to speak about, something on my mind…..

Some children experience the world more intensely.

Sounds feel louder.
Lights feel brighter.
Textures feel overwhelming.

What might look like “behaviour” on the outside…
is often a nervous system trying to cope on the inside.

The more we understand sensory differences,
the better we can support, not correct.

✨ Next post, I’m breaking this down in a way that might completely shift how you see it, including the strengths that often get missed.

Follow along so you don’t miss it 💛

You’re allowed to become someone new.Even if people expect you to stay the same.Even if it feels unfamiliar.Even if part...
08/04/2026

You’re allowed to become someone new.

Even if people expect you to stay the same.

Even if it feels unfamiliar.

Even if part of you resists it.

You are not fixed.

You are allowed to change your mind,
change your patterns,
change how you see yourself!

You are allowed to outgrow
the version of you that kept you safe.

And step into something more aligned.

At your pace.
In your own way.

Growth can be quiet. It still counts.

If this resonates, take a moment to reflect on one small way you’re evolving right now, and honour it 🤍

Awareness can feel uncomfortable.When you start noticing your patterns…your thoughts…your reactionsIt can feel overwhelm...
07/04/2026

Awareness can feel uncomfortable.

When you start noticing your patterns…
your thoughts…
your reactions

It can feel overwhelming.

Because you can’t unsee it anymore.

But awareness isn’t there to judge you.
It’s there to give you choice.

Before, things just happened.
Now, you get to pause.

And in that pause…
is where change begins.

Awareness is power-even when it feels messy.

💬 What’s something you’ve recently become more aware of? Share below or DM me if this resonates.

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