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Sensational Minds

Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia Assessment and Post Diagnostic support Service. Based in Essex, Serving the UK.

At Sensational Minds, we are dedicated to providing expert neurodevelopmental assessments and tailored post-diagnostic support for Autism, ADHD and SpLD (Dyslexia). We believe that every person’s story is unique, and that is why we focus on offering a bespoke, person-centred service for children, young people and adults. Our service is based in Essex, but we support families and individuals from across the UK virtual and hybrid assessments. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey and looking for answers, or you have already received a diagnosis and want to know what comes next, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

10/02/2026

, We are incredibly proud to share that Sensational Minds Ltd has been named a finalist at the Business Awards 2026 and that our founder and CEO Rhiann Marchantt has also been shortlisted for Young Leader of the Year.

Sensational Minds is a neurodevelopmental assessment and post diagnostic support service for children families and adults. Alongside our clinical pathways, we deliver an excellence consultancy model supporting employers and organisations to build genuinely neuro inclusive environments.

Being recognised nationally reflects our commitment to doing this work properly. Not as a tick box exercise but as meaningful systems change that improves experiences outcomes and wellbeing for neurodivergent people.

An estimated 15–20% of the population is neurodivergent yet neurodivergent people remain significantly underrepresented in employment. These Awards exist to spotlight organisations and leaders who are moving beyond intention and into action and we are honoured to be part of that conversation.

This recognition belongs to our whole team whose care integrity and professionalism sit at the heart of everything we do. It also belongs to the families individuals and organisations who place their trust in us every day.

Thank you to the Neurodiverse Business Awards for creating space to celebrate work that centres people dignity and long term impact.

Winners will be announced in London on 18th March 2026 and we look forward to continuing this important work together.

08/02/2026

We’ve had such an overwhelming response to our recruitment opportunity that we are busy looking through all of the applications with care.

We will close this earlier due to the high response rate so if you’re interested, please get your CV and covering letter over to us by Wednesday 11th February.

Thank you for your support and kindness!

07/02/2026

Being included in the MATnetworks event last Thursday was just incredible.

When I left teaching to create I always knew I wanted to work across healthcare and education to genuinely help and support.

Now we are growing and evolving every single day and that vision of creating a bespoke neurodevelopmental assessment service that truly bridges the gap between healthcare and education is not just working we are thriving.

And I am so proud.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our journey so far.

02/02/2026

We are hiring | Client Care Coordinator (Self-employed)

Sensational Minds is a bespoke autism, ADHD, and dyslexia assessment service and post diagnostic support service based here in Essex but serving the nation.

Due to a growing number of referrals, we are looking for a Client Care Coordinator to join our team on a self-employed basis.

This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, highly organised, and confident supporting families through the assessment journey. You will be the first point of contact for parents, schools, and professionals, managing bookings, liaising with schools, collecting questionnaires, and supporting clients with care and clarity.

Key details
• Self-employed, hourly paid role
• Starting from 6 hours per week, but likely to grow as our referral rate grows.
• Primarily home-based, with occasional collaboration in Colchester
• Must be able to drive (due to exhibits and events) and willing to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Laptop and systems provided
• Term-time only working can be discussed as well as flexible working hours.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of autism, ADHD, or dyslexia assessment processes, excellent communication skills, and a neuroaffirming, compassionate approach. Experience in compliance, quality checking, or invoicing is helpful but not essential.

Creativity, kindness, and compassion matter to us. We support the neurodivergent community and have neurodivergent staff within our team, so values alignment is key.

To apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter to hello@sensationalminds.co.uk
or telephone 01206 586027

Please do tag away or share with your networks. We will be looking to shortlist on Friday 21st February and interview on Wednesday 25th February.

Thanks so much.

- The Sensational Minds Team

15/01/2026

We currently have limited availability for assessments in February. Our assessments are thorough, person centred and neuroaffirming, with a focus on understanding the whole individual not just a checklist.

If you have been considering an assessment, now is a good time to book. Secure your appointment before our upcoming price increase and take the next step with clarity and support.

To book or find out more, visit our website or send us a message. We are always happy to talk things through.

03/01/2026

We wanted to share a small but important update with you.

From 1st February 2026, there will be a slight increase to our service fees. This is not a decision we have taken lightly. In fact, it is the first time we have needed to review our pricing since 2019.

Over the past few years, the cost of running a small specialist service has risen significantly. This includes professional resources, secure electronic platforms, clinical systems, supervision and insurance. These elements sit quietly behind the scenes, but they are essential in allowing us to deliver safe, ethical and high quality neurodevelopmental assessments and support.

Our priority has always been, and will remain, the people and families who trust us at often vulnerable and uncertain points in their journey. Any increase is purely to ensure that we can continue to offer the time, care, expertise and clinical integrity that you deserve without compromise.

We are deeply grateful for your understanding and for the trust you place in Sensational Minds. Your support allows us to continue doing this work with the depth, compassion and professionalism that matters so much to us.

Thank you for being part of our community.

With warmth,
The Sensational Minds Team

02/01/2026

This testimonial was written by a psychotherapist and parent who has supported many neurodivergent individuals and who trusted with their own child’s assessment.

It speaks to the importance of assessments that are clinically robust, emotionally safe and grounded in genuine understanding. Too many people reach us after experiences that felt rushed invalidating or harmful. We believe people deserve better. 🙏

At Sensational Minds, our work is guided by NICE standards, compassion and deep respect for lived experience. Diagnosis is not just about answers. It is about clarity safety and being seen.

We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for the trust placed in us every day 💙

01/01/2026

As day one of 2026 comes to a close, the Sensational Minds team would like to say “welcome to 2026”.

A new year can mean many different things to many different people. For those who find the new year overwhelming or anxiety-inducing, we see you. For those who are hoping for change and fresh starts, we see you too. For those who already know this year may feel difficult or unsettled, we understand. And for those who want to step into the year quietly and without fuss, we are right beside you.

Sensational Minds is a team built on strong foundations and clinical excellence and every step we take is guided by what will best support you or your loved one. Contact us for more information. We are here to support you.
hello@sensationalminds.co.uk

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Sensational Minds Team

As we come to the end of the year we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every child, young person, adult, family and professional who has trusted us and walked alongside us.

It has been a year of listening learning and supporting neurodivergent people in ways that are respectful compassionate and person centred. We feel privileged to do this work and we never take that trust lightly.

From all of us at Sensational Minds, we wish you a peaceful Christmas gentle moments of rest and connection and a hopeful start to the New Year.

With warmth,
The Sensational Minds Team

18/12/2025

A reflective Thursday evening thought.

Let’s talk about Neurofeedback Therapy.

Those who know Sensational Minds will know that its founder Rhiann Marchant comes from a strong education and clinical background. Rhiann is a fully qualified teacher SENCO and specialist educator for autism and ADHD with a Master’s degree in Autism. She has completed clinical training in ADOS-2 3Di and ACIA and has worked within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams for the past seven years. She is the founder of Ltd a neurodevelopmental assessment and post diagnostic support service for children young people and adults.

When Rhiann was first introduced to neurofeedback therapy, she was openly sceptical. Her professional values are firmly rooted in robust diagnostics evidence informed practice and interventions aligned with clinical standards. Like many practitioners working within UK frameworks she held understandable caution around approaches that sit outside formal clinical guidance.

Rather than dismissing neurofeedback she chose to approach it with curiosity. Rhiann spent time reviewing available research and case studies and engaged in detailed professional discussion with Zoe O’Sullivan to better understand both the theoretical foundations and the practical application of neurofeedback. Her intention was to explore whether this approach could offer meaningful additional support alongside established strategies.

Through direct observation she has since witnessed significant and sustained changes in two young people who completed twenty neurofeedback sessions. One child in particular previously presented with persistent echolalia repeated questioning attention regulation difficulties nocturnal enuresis and high reliance on adult support. After 20 sessions there were clear observable changes. He was able to listen to others’ responses initiate greetings engage independently in shared play with visible enjoyment and showed a marked reduction in bedwetting.

Equally important has been the impact on the wider family system. A parent well known to Rhiann moved from a place of understandable hypervigilance to feeling confident enough for her child to attend playdates and eat meals alongside peers. That shift in parental wellbeing trust and emotional safety was profound. While it is important to recognise that this child also benefited from an EHCP and a highly supportive family network with strong academic input Rhiann believes neurofeedback played a meaningful role when used collaboratively alongside other supports.

Rhiann does not claim to fully understand every aspect of neurofeedback therapy. What she does know is that she has reviewed credible literature including studies related to Tourette’s trauma and PTSD and has now witnessed meaningful change firsthand for children with diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodivergent needs. Observing a child communicate in more connected purposeful ways and seeing parents feel calmer more supported and less isolated has been genuinely powerful.

Her position remains clear. High quality clinical understanding neurodivergent informed practice and thoughtful post diagnostic support are essential. At the same time she believes there is a responsibility within the sector to remain open to approaches that may enhance outcomes even when they are not yet embedded within UK guidance. There is growing international research particularly from the United States and this experience has significantly broadened her professional perspective.

Rhiann views neurofeedback not as a replacement but as a potential complementary intervention. She values the care integrity and reflective practice that Zoebrings to this work. Ultimately if an approach supports a child to thrive and helps a family feel safer more regulated and more confident it deserves thoughtful consideration.

For further information please contact Zoe or visit

13/12/2025

Just a little update about our Autism assessment availability for January… reach out today for more information! Hello@sensationalminds.co.uk

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Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	11am - 7:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

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https://www.sensationalminds.co.uk/

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