I set up GAC as a mum of neurodivergent children, and a practitioner who’s also worked for decades with neurodivergent children and young adults. I’m an advocate, parent educator, a champion for rights and understanding, and a therapist with decades of lived and professional experience.
I’ve been the parent wondering what the right thing to do is. I’ve worried, listened, cared, and fought for the right support for the neurodivergent children and adults in my professional care. I’ve worked extensively with schools and liaised with countless universities.
I’ve worked therapeutically with young people who’ve never been supported to share their feelings before, with incredibly moving results. Surprising both parents and children alike! I’ve supported children and young people to value their strengths and differences, and additionally to wonder if they’d like to have support with the parts of life that are more challenging for them. Always respectfully, often playfully, lightly, and always inclusively.
I’m particularly passionate about, and skilled in, working with neurodivergent girls and women.
I’ve educated parents about different brain styles and helped families enjoy life together more fully. I’ve laughed alongside parents as well as fully shared their sorrows. I get it.
I’ve worked with families who’ve received a diagnosis with little explanation, education, or support. Walking away without a plan for support or action. I’ve smiled with children, jumped for joy and been super proud. I’ve had fascinating conversations about bugs, dinosaurs, trains, boy bands, football clubs, video games, animals, anime, roman history, geology, and computer programming. I’ve been astounded by the depth of knowledge and the joy when it’s shared. I’ve always come away with a sense of wonder.
And now, as a parent of happy, healthy, and successful adult children, and as a very experienced clinician working successfully with hundreds of clients to reach their goals, I’ve decided to harness all of these experiences, and all of my passion for strengths-based work with neurodivergent clients and expand my team to offer professional, respectful neurodevelopmental assessments.
