I work with

  • Assessment and support for autistic and other neurodivergent young people and adults, focusing on communication, self-understanding, participation and wellbeing.

  • Online support for TNBI adults seeking a voice that feels authentic and aligned with their identity.

  • Specialist assessment and therapy for adults experiencing communication difficulties following neurological illness or injury.

Neurodivergent Young People and Adults

Neurodivergent Communication Support

Every person communicates differently.

When communication difficulties arise, it can be tempting to focus solely on the individual. However, communication is always a shared process between people, environments and expectations.

My work with neurodivergent young people and adults is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming approach. This means recognising and respecting differences in communication styles, sensory experiences and ways of interacting with the world.

Understanding Before Intervention

Effective support begins with understanding.

I take time to gather information from the person and the people around them to develop a shared understanding of strengths, challenges and priorities.

Together we explore questions such as:

  • What is working well?

  • Which situations feel difficult or exhausting?

  • What barriers exist within the environment?

  • What changes might support successful communication and participation?

A Different Way of Thinking About Communication

Traditional approaches to social communication have often focused on helping autistic people behave in ways that more closely match neurotypical expectations.

While some skills may be useful and important to develop, I believe it is equally important to consider the expectations themselves.

For example, difficulties with small talk, conversational turn-taking or highly structured social conventions do not automatically mean that the person is communicating incorrectly. Sometimes communication breakdown occurs because people have different communication styles and expectations.

My aim is not to teach people to hide who they are. Instead, I work with them and the people around them to improve mutual understanding, reduce barriers and support authentic communication.

Areas of Support

  • Social communication

  • Self-advocacy

  • Understanding communication differences

  • Navigating educational environments

  • Building confidence in communication

  • Collaborative work with families and professionals

  • Functional communication goals based on the person's priorities

Gender Affirming Voice Therapy

Available online (for folk outside Sussex).

For many TNBI people, voice can play an important role in identity, confidence and self-expression.

Voice work is not about achieving a particular pitch or sounding a certain way. Instead, it is a collaborative process that explores the aspects of communication that feel most important to you.

Together we can work on areas such as:

  • Vocal pitch

  • Resonance

  • Intonation

  • Confidence in speaking situations

  • Finding a voice that feels authentic and sustainable

There is no single "correct" voice. My role is to support you in exploring and developing communication that feels comfortable, effective and aligned with your goals.

Sessions are tailored to individual priorities and delivered online.

Adult Neurological Rehabilitation

I continue to offer specialist support for adults experiencing communication difficulties following neurological illness or injury.

My background includes work with individuals living with:

  • Stroke

  • Parkinson's disease

  • Brain injury

  • Progressive neurological conditions

Support may include:

  • Communication assessment

  • Individual therapy

  • Family education and support

  • Conversation partner training

  • Strategies for everyday communication

  • Report writing and recommendations

My approach is always focused on meaningful participation and helping people maintain involvement in the activities, relationships and roles that matter to them.

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