Not all  challenges we experience as neurodivergent individuals can be attributed to our neurodivergence. 

As both a neurodivergent person and a Neurodiversity Specialist, I am careful not to ascribe every difficulty to neurodivergence alone. Doing so risks overlooking critical factors, elements that are often essential to understanding why certain strategies or interventions have failed. 

Neurodiversity provides a powerful foundation for understanding ourselves, yet it is not exhaustive. Where medical professionals have identified additional factors, or where other complexities are evident, it i...

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Low self esteem does not begin in adulthood. 

It begins in childhood, often in the moments we were criticised, ignored, shamed, compared, or made to feel ‘not enough’. These early wounds sink deep into the subconscious mind, shaping how we see ourselves, how we behave, and what we believe we deserve. 

As adults, no amount of positive thinking can override the deep rooted emotional imprints created in childhood. This is why so many people feel stuck, frustrated, or defeated: consciously they want to feel confident, yet subconsciously something continues to pull them back. 

This is where...

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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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Have you ever felt like you have to choose between focusing on yourself or investing in your relationship? Perhaps you’re deep into your personal growth journey—working on self-confidence, pursuing career goals, or healing past wounds—and worry that your partner or relationship might be neglected. Many people assume  these two paths are separate, or even in opposition.

The truth is, this couldn’t be further from the reality of healthy, thriving relationships. The tension often arises from a fear that one person’s growth will outpace the other’s, causing drift. But what if your individual journey is actually the secret ingredient to a stronger, more intimate partnership? In this article, you’ll d...

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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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Do you ever feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight — diets, workouts, mindset shifts — yet your body still seems to hold on, no matter what you do?

If so, it’s not because you lack willpower. It’s because your body might be protecting you.

In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between trauma and weight — how the body’s survival mechanisms, emotional memories, and nervous system responses can quietly influence metabolism, eating patterns, and self-image. Most importantly, we’ll look at how trauma-informed approaches and...

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Have you ever searched “help with sex life” or “intimacy issues help” and felt instantly overwhelmed by the options of what will help you? You see titles like “sex therapist near me,” “certified sex coach,” and even “online sex therapy UK,” and the immediate confusion sets in: Which professional do I actually need? This is a completely common dilemma, and it’s one that stops many people from getting the vital support they deserve.

In this a...

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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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Do you ever catch yourself doubting your worth, replaying mistakes in your mind, or brushing off compliments because they just don’t feel true? Living with chronic low self-esteem can feel like carrying an invisible weight that colours every part of your life—your relationships, your career, and even your ability to take care of yourself.

You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with self-esteem issues that stem from early experiences, negative self-talk, or deep-rooted beliefs about not being “good enough.” But there is hope. In this article, we’ll explore how hypnotherapy for low self-esteem can help transform these patterns by working directly with the subconscious mind—the place where so many of these limiti...

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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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