The Neurodivergent Therapy Space

The Neurodivergent Therapy Space đŸ’«Neurodivergent Therapist | Somatic Trauma Therapist | Training Practitioner - Trauma, Autism, ADHD đŸ’«
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Sunday mornings ♄I’ve always loved early mornings. Before the house wakes up, when there’s zero demand. Just me, a book...
08/03/2026

Sunday mornings ♄

I’ve always loved early mornings. Before the house wakes up, when there’s zero demand. Just me, a book, a cup of tea
 and the cats reminding me it’s breakfast time. In winter it’s quiet inside with the odd creak of the house. In summer I sit in the garden listening to the birds before the street wakes up.

But when the boys were little, Sundays didn’t look like this. It was noise, movement, sensory overload from the moment they woke up. Back then I was undiagnosed autistic/ADHD and just getting on with things, not realising how hard that chaos was on my nervous system.

The strange thing is, at the time I used to grieve them growing up. I’d get emotional thinking about losing those little versions of them who needed me so much.

And now they’re older
 my feelings are completely different.

They didn’t really separate from me. They just grew alongside me. Our relationship feels more equal now and honestly, they’re two of my favourite people to spend time with.

And the funny thing is, I don’t miss the little years anymore. I love what we have now. The quiet chats, the shared laughs
 and these peaceful Sunday mornings that I never used to get (and don’t get me wrong, we can still bicker because, what household doesn’t)

But the point I’m making here is; If you’re in the thick of raising little ones right now, especially if your nervous system finds the noise and chaos a lot
 I promise it shifts.

The connection doesn’t disappear as they grow, it just changes shape, you don’t have to get it “right” all the time
 and believe me, I never did! But one day you’ll find yourself sitting in the quiet, feeling grateful for both the memories and the peace. ♄

I stopped my son doing his SATs and later stopped him doing his GCSEs.Not because I don’t value learning.But because I v...
06/03/2026

I stopped my son doing his SATs and later stopped him doing his GCSEs.

Not because I don’t value learning.

But because I value my children’s mental health more than forcing them through a system that clearly wasn’t built for them.

for many neurodivergent kids school can become a daily battle of regulation, masking and survival.

What my son needed wasn’t more pressure.

He needed a different path.

Sometimes supporting our children means challenging systems that were never designed with them in mind.

Applications to work with us are now open again ✹I will revisit previous applications too đŸ„°We are expanding our team at ...
05/03/2026

Applications to work with us are now open again ✹

I will revisit previous applications too đŸ„°

We are expanding our team at Neurodivergent Therapy Space and are looking for neuroaffirming therapists who are passionate about supporting autistic and ADHD adults, couples and young people.

You can find full details about the role and the application form via the link in my bio.

Katie 🧡

Hello and welcome to any newbies here đŸ„°I do therapy a little differently, so here’s a bit about me 🧡
04/03/2026

Hello and welcome to any newbies here đŸ„°

I do therapy a little differently, so here’s a bit about me 🧡

25/02/2026

Neurodiverse Couples & The Myth of 50/50

In relationships, neurotypical and neurodivergent, the idea that a healthy relationship should always be 50/50 simply doesn’t fit. It’s unrealistic. And often impossible.

If this is what you see on the outside more often than not, one person is usually sacrificing themselves along the way.

True connection isn’t about rigid equality in effort. It’s about mutual understanding, flexible support, and recognising each other’s needs and capacities.

For autistic and ADHD people, the demands of everyday life often take more energy. Sensory overload, executive dysfunction, burnout, or social exhaustion can affect how much someone can give on any given day.

Rather than measuring contribution in halves, thriving neurodiverse relationships are built on curiosity and communication.

It is asking:
What do you need right now?
What’s realistic for me to offer today?
How can we accommodate each other without shame or resentment?

Sometimes one partner gives more in practical tasks, while the other offers emotional steadiness or creative problem-solving. The balance shifts. And that’s okay.

When both partners feel safe to be themselves and are committed to co-creating a relationship that honours their neurotypes, there’s space for deep trust, real interdependence, and a kind of love that doesn’t just survive but evolves.

It’s about validating and empathising with the feeling the other person is expressing, instead of fighting against it.

This can be hard, especially if resentment has built up over time and unhealthy patterns have formed. But it can be worked on.

There is something very wild about having a brain that craves spontaneity and novelty whilst also needing safety, predic...
24/02/2026

There is something very wild about having a brain that craves spontaneity and novelty whilst also needing safety, predictability and a clear plan.

The impulsive decision felt amazing.
The booking flights felt exciting.
The countdown to leaving has felt
 slightly unhinged 😂

This is the bit people don’t always see with auDHD. It isn’t just quirky chaos. It’s a constant negotiation between two very different nervous system needs.

One part of me wants adventure and stimulation.
One part of me wants certainty and control.

Both are loud.

And underneath all of it is the emotional pull of leaving everything, and your routines and your tiny shadow cat who follows you everywhere.

Anyway. We’re doing it.

Let’s see what Marrakesh does to my nervous system đŸ«¶

Ever felt like therapy just didn’t work for you?It might not be you it might be that the therapist wasn’t neuroaffirming...
23/02/2026

Ever felt like therapy just didn’t work for you?

It might not be you it might be that the therapist wasn’t neuroaffirming.

If your brain works differently, therapy needs to work differently too.

Just like schools, one size does not fit all
 and neither does one therapeutic model.

When I first went to therapy, it felt strange and instead of helping, it added to my catalogue of thoughts like:

✹ “It’s me. I’m the problem. It’s always been me.”

But here’s the truth:

Sometimes the issue isn’t you it’s that the therapist doesn’t understand your processing style.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in therapy, these slides might give you some answers.

For me, I felt completely unseen when I was told I had full control over all my emotions.

Whaaaaat?? So you’re saying I was choosing to feel out of control?! đŸ„Ž

That left me feeling even more broken than before.

👉 Have you ever felt unseen in therapy? Share an example below if you feel comfortable.

So many people reach their late 30s or 40s and quietly thinkI used to cope.Why can’t I cope anymore.You might still be w...
23/02/2026

So many people reach their late 30s or 40s and quietly think

I used to cope.
Why can’t I cope anymore.

You might still be working. Still parenting. Still functioning on the surface.

But inside your tolerance is lower.
Your energy runs out quicker.
You cannot push through in the same way.
Noise feels louder.
Pressure feels heavier.

And it is easy to assume something is wrong with you.

Often this is not about motivation.

It is capacity.

For years you may have been running on adrenaline. Masking. Overriding sensory needs. People pleasing. Being the strong one.

Adrenaline can carry you for a long time.

But not forever.

Life gets bigger. Responsibility increases. Hormones shift. Stress accumulates. The nervous system does not have the same reserves it once did.

So it pulls back.

What feels like losing your ability to cope is often your body refusing to keep living on emergency settings.

So now it’s about:

Where can we reduce demand.
Which taps can be turned down.
What accommodations are needed now.
What boundaries have to be put in place.
What no longer gets to run automatic.

Not everything that looks like trauma
 is trauma.As therapists, many of us were trained to interpret distress through a ...
21/02/2026

Not everything that looks like trauma
 is trauma.

As therapists, many of us were trained to interpret distress through a trauma lens. And that lens can be powerful and life-changing when it fits.

But when we apply it to neurology, without understanding the difference, we risk pathologising difference.

An autistic client avoiding eye contact might not be holding shame.
An ADHD client struggling to start tasks might not be resisting.
A shutdown might not be dissociation.
Overwhelm might not be unprocessed trauma.

Sometimes it’s a sensory profile.
Sometimes it’s executive dysfunction.
Sometimes it’s a nervous system wired differently.

When we misunderstand that, clients learn that something is “wrong” with them.

They learn to mask harder.

They leave therapy feeling more confused, not less.
Neuroaffirming work isn’t about dismissing trauma.
It’s about understanding the difference.

If you’re a therapist or professional who wants to deepen your understanding and reduce unintentional harm, DM me the word: Training.

If you’re autistic or ADHD and certain sensory experiences feel overwhelming, more exposure isn’t always the answer.Some...
20/02/2026

If you’re autistic or ADHD and certain sensory experiences feel overwhelming, more exposure isn’t always the answer.

Some nervous systems process sound, light, touch and busy environments differently.

When something registers as threat, your body moves into fight or flight.

Each spike drains your internal battery.

The goal here is not to keep “pushing through” and let’s face it, sometimes we have to because of the society we live in
 but, when we don’t have to


It’s about looking at what accommodations you can put in place to reduce sensory overwhelm.

For me, I won’t eat with others without either earplugs or background music/tv. Because it is too overwhelming.

What accommodations can you put in place?

For therapists and professionals wanting to understand this more deeply, DM me the word: Training

18/02/2026

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A snippet of my podcast with yesterday!

We explored why trauma impacts neurodivergent people so much, wha trauma is and how it impacts our body


And, why I challenged the traditional therapy models and created a neuro affirming practice!

Full episode out in April đŸ„°

17/02/2026

Why it’s so important to ensure the therapist you choose IS neuro-affirming and why traditional therapy can unintentionally cause more damage!

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