Neurodiversity-Affirming Co-Thinking Sessions: Supporting Growth, Inclusion & Authenticity at Work (including Access to Work)
Support you in deepening your self-understanding through greater awareness of your neurotype—and help employers better understand and support the various neurotypes within their teams.
Offer an authentic experience of Autistic and ADHD culture in sessions with an AuDHD therapist who also accesses their own supervision and coaching to continuously reflect and grow in my practice.
Provide a supportive space to explore the dynamics of masking, unmasking, including the influences of intersectional experiences in the workplace.
Validate individual lived experiences whilst exploring the influences of internalised ableism and workplace-related burnout
Through co-thinking sessions I aim to...
1-1 Co-Thinking Sessions for Neurodivergent People in Work
My 1:1 co-thinking sessions supports neurodivergent professionals in navigating the workplace with confidence, embracing their strengths, and developing strategies that align with their identity. I provide a safe, affirming space to explore your experiences and challenges within systems not designed for neurodivergence. ​
Our Focus:
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Finding Your Voice – Build confidence in advocating for your needs and communicating effectively.
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Understanding Your Strengths – Identify and leverage your unique skills while acknowledging challenges.
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Navigating Workplace Dynamics – Develop strategies for sensory, communication, emotional, or executive functioning differences.
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Balancing Wellbeing & Realism – Create a toolkit for thriving at work while acknowledging systemic barriers.
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Honouring Intersectional Experiences – Explore your neurodivergence within the context of your full identity.
Bringing together knowledge around communication and sensory processing, We co-create the sessions to help you feel empowered, supported, and more at home in your workplace. Whether overcoming specific challenges or building confidence, coaching offers a personalised and affirming path forward.
1-1 Co-Thinking Sessions for Managers, Leaders & HR Professionals
1:1 co-thinking sessions for managers, leaders and HR professionals are designed to help you create a neurodiversity-affirming workplace by equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to support neurodivergent employees effectively. Co-thinking sessions offer a collaborative space to foster lasting cultural change. ​
Our Focus:
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Understanding Neurodivergent Strengths – Recognise how communication, processing, and sensory experiences shape the workplace and harness these strengths for team success.
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Building Inclusive Practices – Embed neuroinclusion across recruitment, retention, and daily workplace practices.
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Creating a Supportive Culture – Implement adjustments and leadership approaches that enable neurodivergent employees to thrive.
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Enhancing Leadership Skills – Strengthen your ability to lead diverse teams with confidence and inclusivity.
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Challenging Systemic Barriers – Critically evaluate workplace structures (Lorde, 1984) to drive meaningful, sustainable change.
Blending evidence-based knowledge with practical insights, I bring knowledge on communication and sensory integration to your insights on your organisation and team to help you lead with empathy and clarity. Co-thinking sessions are tailored to your team and organisational goals, empowering you to build a truly inclusive workplace where neurodivergent employees can thrive.
Group/Team Co-Thinking Sessions
Group co-thinking sessions provide a collaborative space for growth, reflection, and shared learning in a neurodiversity-affirming environment. Designed for both neurodivergent employees and those in leadership roles, these sessions foster connection, collective growth, and inclusive workplace practices.
Group Co-Thinking Options:
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Neurodivergent Employees – Explore shared experiences, build confidence, and develop strategies for navigating the workplace while advocating for your needs.
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Managers & Leaders – Collaborate on challenges, share insights, and implement inclusive practices that support neurodivergent employees at every stage of the employee journey.
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Neurodivergent Managers & Leaders – Navigate leadership challenges while embracing your neurodivergent identity, strengthening confidence, and leading authentically.
Rooted in grassroots activism from feminist, LGBTQ+, and racial justice movements, these sessions cultivate safeR and brave (Arao & Clemens, 2013) spaces—designed to minimise harm, encourage accountability, and support open, transformative dialogue.
Good to know:
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All sessions can be funded through Access to Work
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Sessions can be held online or in person for individuals or organisations within 45 minutes-1.5 hours drive of EX17.
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Before the first session, I will provide information on my reasonable adjustment needs and request information on any reasonable adjustments the people I am working with have. I will endeavour to support these, wherever possible.
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Depending on the nature of the work we do together, you may need to print some materials to use in the sessions, or have a separate device available to access them on.
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In line with my ongoing commitment to accessibility, I will be using Heidi Health in sessions—where consented to.​​ You can read more about this here.