Every so often, a new term takes the stage in neurodiversity discourse. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Pathological Demand Avoidance. Time Agnosia.

And every time, the same debate erupts: Are we creating helpful frameworks for understanding, or are we just pathologising normal human experiences? Are we giving people language to describe their reality, or are we encouraging them to pathologise themselves? And don’t we have enough words already for the exact same things?

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Emotional eating isn’t about a lack of willpower — it’s about an emotional wound calling for healing. Many people who struggle with food cravings, overeating, or comfort eating are not responding to physical hunger at all. They are responding to emotional hunger — a deep inner need for comfort, safety, or love that was never fully met.

Through hypnotherapy for trauma and hypnotherapy for weight loss, we can reach beyond the surface of eating habits and gently access the subconscious mind, where the real root causes live. This is where old emotional imprints, unhealed childhood pain, and conditioned coping patterns are stored. When we bring understandi...

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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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Have you ever walked away from a relationship feeling utterly drained, confused, or doubting your own reality? This could be a sign you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse. Unlike physical abuse, narcissistic abuse is often hidden and subtle, but its psychological impact can be just as devastating—sometimes even more so.

As a narcissistic abuse recovery therapist and trauma-informed hypnotherapist, I work with individuals who have endured this complex form of abuse. In this article, I’ll explain what narcissistic abuse is, how it shows up in relationships, and why recognising the signs is such an important step towards healing.

What Is Narcissistic Abuse?...

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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to struggle more than others with workplace stress or conflict, even when nothing “big” has happened? Trauma is not about what happens to us, it’s about how we process it and the impact it has on us later on. 

70% of people will experience something as being traumatic in their lifetime and that means consequences down the line for our mental wellbeing. Autistic people and those with other neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and related) have neurodevelopmental differences that compound this and 80% of neurodivergent people will in any case have a co-occurring everyday mental health condition such as anxiety, depression and OCD.

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Does your child seem more worried than usual, avoid school, or struggle to settle at night because of anxious thoughts? Anxiety in children can appear in many forms, from restlessness and irritability to stomach aches and sleepless nights. As a parent, it can be difficult to know whether this is simply a phase or something that needs extra support.

In this blog, I will explain how hypnotherapy for children offers a gentle yet effective way to help young people cope with anxiety. We will explore what childhood anxiety looks like, why hypnotherapy works so well for children and teenagers, and practical ways it can support daily life.

As a Children’s Hypnotherapist in London, specialising in child and adolesce...

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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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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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Do you find yourself tossing and turning when you go to bed, unable to fall asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and then spend ages tryingto get back to sleep. Do you often wake up feeling groggy and unrefreshed? Ifso, you’re not alone.

Insomnia is so common, it affects millions of people every night. According to the NHS, it’s a problem that regularly affects around one in three people in the UK.

As a sleep specialist, I know poor sleep is more than just frustrating. It can havea significant impact on both physical and mental health. It can causeheadaches, muscle pain, and other physical symptoms and can lead to fatigue,irritability, and diffi...

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