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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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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