Neuro Diversity

A bouncing leg can be a nuisance to someone across the room. To the person doing it, it might be the reason they can stay in the room at all. Rocking, pacing, humming, tapping fingers, rubbing a sleeve, chewing, flapping hands, repeating a sound, tracing the edge of an object. These movements and sensations are often grouped under the word stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour. Stimming is often talked about as something to reduce, hide or manage. That view misses so

“Just take a deep breath” can sound kind. It can also feel useless, irritating, or strangely threatening. For many neurodivergent people, especially those with sensory differences, ADHD, autism, trauma histories, chronic stress, or high interoceptive sensitivity, traditional calming advice does not always land. Sitting still, closing the eyes, and breathing slowly may help one nervous system settle. Another nervous system may read the same instruction as pressure, loss of con

Sometimes the first clear sign of overload is not a thought. It is a locked jaw, a buzzing chest, a sudden need to hide, or a wave of exhaustion that arrives as if someone has pulled the plug. For many autistic and ADHD people, overwhelm can be hard to spot early. The mind may keep going, solving, masking, pleasing, pushing through. Then the body steps in. By the time overload becomes obvious, the nervous system may already be close to shutdown, meltdown, panic, or a deep cra

When I first began exploring ways to heal from developmental trauma, I felt overwhelmed by the many options and unsure where to start. Healing is a deeply personal journey, and it unfolds gently, step by step. If you are reading this, perhaps you too are seeking a calm, compassionate way to understand and soothe the lasting effects of early trauma. Together, we can explore some of the healing developmental trauma methods available in the UK, focusing on approaches that nurtur