As December disappears at rapid speed and we hurtle towards the “main event” of the season, many of us, especially those who are neurodivergent, feel a familiar sense of dread rising in our chests. The festive season can be jubilant, but it can also thrust us back into old family dynamics, long-forgotten roles and the emotional dance of earlier versions of ourselves.

If you’ve ever walked through your family’s front door and suddenly felt twelve years old again, you’re in good company. For me, I was an eternal 15-year-old, not dissimilar to Kevin and Perry. 

Now that I am more fully embracing my adult self and working as a therapist and coach, I offer ...

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The holiday season arrives with sparkle, anticipation, and a fair share of chaos. For many, this time of year brings joy, celebration, and a sense of connection. But for others, and perhaps especially if you’re neurodivergent, the festive season can feel very different. Sensory overload, disrupted routines, social expectations, financial pressures, and family dynamics can add up to an incredibly stressful time.

As an integrative psychotherapist offering neurodiversity coaching in London, I often support clients through the many pressures of the season. In this article, I’ll walk you through why the festive period can feel particularly inten...

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Do you ever leave work feeling utterly drained, wondering why everyone else seems to cope so easily? For many neurodivergent people, whether autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or otherwise wired differently, the modern workplace can feel like an unspoken maze of rules, noise, and expectations that were never designed with your brain in mind.

As a neurodivergent therapist and neurodiversity coach at Zoe Clewes & Associates, I frequently support clients in navigating their workplace needs. I see bright, capable people who give everything at work yet feel constantly on the edge of burnout. And it’s not because they’re failing, it’s bec...

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Telling someone you’re neurodivergent can feel like a huge leap into the unknown. Will they understand? Will they be supportive? Or will they dismiss your experience entirely?

Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or another form of neurodivergence, or have come to understand your ND-self through self-identification, deciding who to tell, how, and when is deeply personal. For many, it’s a milestone that brings relief, vulnerability, and fear all at once.

As a neurodivergent therapist and neurodiversity coach at Zoe Clews & Associates, I support clients navigating the co...

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You’ve just received a diagnosis confirming what you may have long suspected. Congratulations! You’re neurodivergent! The confirmation that we have indeed been struggling all our lives can hit hard. It might feel like a flood of relief, validation, grief, confusion, or curiosity, all at once.

Many of my clients describe this post-diagnosis period as a rollercoaster. Suddenly, your entire life story can start to look different through the lens of your neurodivergence. And you may be left wondering: What now?

As a neurodiversity coach and integrative psychotherapist at Zoe Clews &am...

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Have you been wondering whether you might be autistic (ASD), ADHD, dyslexic, or neurodivergent in another way? If so, you’re not alone, and you’re probably not imagining things. Many people reach adulthood sensing that their brain works a little differently, but without ever having the language or support to explore it further. 

As a neurodiversity coach and integrative psychotherapist at Zoe Clews & Associates, I regularly work with clients who are navigating this exact journey. Whether you’re ND-curious, newly diagnosed, or unsure what a diagnosis might mean for you, this guide will walk you through the process, what to expect, and how to advocate for yourse...

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Are you ND Curious? 

In my work as a neurodiversity coach and integrative psychotherapist, I often listen to clients who wonder why they feel ‘different’.  

Maybe you’ve always felt a little out of step with others. Or maybe you’ve stumbled across a post or video about ADHD or autism and thought, that’s me! If you’re starting to wonder whether you might be neurodivergent, you’re not alone, and you’re probably not imagining things.

In this article, I’ll explain what ‘neurodivergent’ means, and how many of us are discovering this part of ourselves later in ...

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I’ve been exploring personality tests and considering the potential bias against neurodivergent job applicants.  Traditional tests often fail to accurately assess neurodivergent individuals. Our brains function differently and process information uniquely, which can lead to skewed outcomes. However, with some adjustments and careful consideration, we can modify these tests to benefit us instead of hindering us.

But those traditional tests? They’re riddled with biases. The questions often don’t account for the way neurodivergent minds function. They’re built on these “typical” social norms, which, let’s face it, don’t always apply. And the testing environment itself? It can be a minefield of anxiety for ...

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