The Neurodivergent Naturopath

The Neurodivergent Naturopath PRACTITIONER
As a medical practitioner my role is to provide educate, my role is to guide and support you and your family.

Naturopathic care specialising in Autism, ADHD, ARFID, restricted eating, gut health, sleep, anxiety and nervous system regulation for neurodivergent children, adults and families NURTURER
I have always been a nurturer, however by becoming a mother my nurturing skills have really flourished. This is one of my biggest strengths and helps me in holding space for parents to release what they need to

in our sessions so that they can resume being the awesome parent they are. It's not just children that thrive in a position of being nurtured. SUPPORTER
I will be your biggest supporter, this is a completely judgement free zone where you are able to express yourself completely and freely. CONNECTION
Connection & feeling safe within the work we do together is important. A healthy connection between myself and clients is what I strive for. Trust is formed from this connection (after all we are working within your family unit). CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT
I have a background in Education. Children, their development & health/wellbeing has always been a keen interest of mine. With a special interest in neurodiversities, I'm constantly sifting through research for information that can assist neurodivergent families like mine with the various health challenges that arise.

I’ve been struggling a bit more with my POTS lately and Sage just seems to know.She’s always been incredibly tuned into ...
17/08/2026

I’ve been struggling a bit more with my POTS lately and Sage just seems to know.

She’s always been incredibly tuned into me. When I’m getting a migraine, she’ll come right up and smell my breath, she seems to pick up that something is changing before I really do.

Lately, when I’ve been feeling particularly ordinary, she's been glued to me...This morning she just came over, lay herself across my feet and stayed there.

It sounds like such a small thing, but when your body is being difficult and you’re tired of feeling like you have to push through it, having this warm little body quietly choose to stay close hits differently.

She just knows her person isn’t quite right, I love this dog. ❤️

Neurodivergent burnout doesn’t always arrive as a dramatic collapse.Sometimes it looks like a woman who has spent years ...
16/08/2026

Neurodivergent burnout doesn’t always arrive as a dramatic collapse.

Sometimes it looks like a woman who has spent years being incredibly capable suddenly finding ordinary life impossibly hard.... But the “suddenly” can be misleading. Often there were years of compensating underneath it:

- Masking.
- Sensory overload.
- Executive-function demands.
- People pleasing.
- Overthinking.
- Using urgency to get things done.
- Holding everyone else’s needs alongside your own.

Years continually adapting yourself to environments that weren’t particularly interested in adapting to you.

When you’ve spent years finding ways around your difficulties, it can be incredibly confusing when those strategies stop working.

You might start to think that you've become less capable but actually you’ve simply run out of room to keep compensating... And that changes how we should think about burnout. The goal shouldn't be to get you back to doing everything you did before.

So, how do we build a life that doesn’t require you to burn yourself out in order to participate in it?

The week before your period is often when women notice changes in mood, energy, focus and emotional regulation. While th...
12/08/2026

The week before your period is often when women notice changes in mood, energy, focus and emotional regulation. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, supporting the foundations throughout the month can help your body navigate this phase a little more smoothly.

💜 Prioritise regular, balanced meals to support stable blood sugar.
💜 Include adequate protein at each meal to support neurotransmitter and hormone production.
💜 Aim for plenty of fibre from vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds to support healthy hormone metabolism.
💜 Gentle movement can support circulation, stress resilience and overall wellbeing.
💜 Protect your sleep, especially if you know this is a time when you're more vulnerable to feeling overwhelmed.
💜 Reduce unnecessary demands where possible and allow yourself a little more flexibility if this is a challenging part of your cycle.
💜 Track your symptoms over a few months to better understand your own patterns.

If the week before your period consistently affects your mood, energy or ability to function, you're welcome to book a free discovery call. Together we can explore whether there's a bigger picture worth looking at.

🌻 Notes from The Neurodivergent NaturopathOne of the things I've noticed over the years is how many women have spent dec...
10/08/2026

🌻 Notes from The Neurodivergent Naturopath
One of the things I've noticed over the years is how many women have spent decades believing they simply have to tolerate feeling awful every month.

They've been told it's "just hormones."... That they're overreacting.... That it's part of being a woman.

The more I learn about women's health, ADHD and PMDD, the more I wonder how many women have spent years blaming themselves for something they never understood.

I don't think we talk enough about how hormones can influence concentration, emotional regulation, energy and the ability to simply get through the day.
I get it, understanding what's happening doesn't change the symptoms overnight, but hear me out, it CAN change the story we tell ourselves. And replacing self criticism with understanding is often where healing begins.
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For years, many women have been told that feeling miserable before their period is simply something they have to accept....
09/08/2026

For years, many women have been told that feeling miserable before their period is simply something they have to accept.

While some premenstrual symptoms are common, they should not consistently interfere with your ability to function, parent, work or enjoy your life.

PMDD is a recognised condition that affects some women far more significantly than typical PMS, and we also know that women with ADHD are more likely to experience it.

If this sounds familiar, please know that your experience is valid, and it's worth exploring further! 💜 If you're struggling with severe premenstrual symptoms, ADHD or you're wondering whether there's a bigger picture, you're welcome to book a free discovery call. Together we can explore whether a more personalised approach might help.

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🌻Notes from The Neurodivergent NaturopathThis week, I finally got the piece of paper that confirmed something we all alr...
07/08/2026

🌻Notes from The Neurodivergent Naturopath

This week, I finally got the piece of paper that confirmed something we all already knew... ADHD (I just wanted that formal diagnosis because I felt like I needed it).

But I also walked away with an extra diagnosis, of OCD. Now to be honest, it wasn't completely out of the blue. Looking back, there were plenty of little signs over the years that make a lot more sense now. For me, having a diagnosis isn't about the label (although that has its place when we're looking at support) It's about understanding myself a little better. It helps explain why my brain works the way it does, where some of my challenges come from and, just as importantly, what my strengths are. What it also does is, allows me to give myself more compassion and grace.

As someone who works with neurodivergent children and their families every day, I think there's something really powerful about continuing to learn about yourself too.
Because the more we understand ourselves, the more compassion we can have for the parts we've spent years wondering about.

And with women's health being our focus this month, it feels like the perfect reminder that so many women spend years without answers, especially when hormones, ADHD and mental health all overlap.

I'm looking forward to sharing more about that over the coming weeks. 💜

One of the most helpful things I ever started doing was paying attention to when things were happening, not just what wa...
07/08/2026

One of the most helpful things I ever started doing was paying attention to when things were happening, not just what was happening.

There were times I thought I was simply having an "off week."

Over time I realised there were patterns.

Because when we understand our patterns, we can stop blaming ourselves and start working with our bodies instead of against them.

If you're struggling with ADHD, PMDD or hormonal changes and you're not sure where to start, you're welcome to book a free discovery call. Together we can explore whether there's a bigger picture worth looking at.

One of the biggest lightbulb moments for many women is realising that their ADHD doesn't necessarily become "worse" it's...
05/08/2026

One of the biggest lightbulb moments for many women is realising that their ADHD doesn't necessarily become "worse" it's that hormonal changes can make existing symptoms much more noticeable.

Women with ADHD are also more likely to experience PMDD, meaning hormonal fluctuations may have a greater impact on mood, emotional regulation and executive functioning than they do for many other women.

This is one of the reasons I encourage women to track both their cycle and their symptoms. Patterns can provide valuable clues and help replace self-blame with understanding.

💜 If you've been wondering whether your hormones, cycle or ADHD could be more connected than you realised, I'd love to help. You're always welcome to book a free discovery call

Today after seeing some patients we did a paint by numbers, we thought we’d be at least halfway though by now but looks ...
01/08/2026

Today after seeing some patients we did a paint by numbers, we thought we’d be at least halfway though by now but looks like it’s going to be a work in progress! What kinds of things do you do as a family to connect?

Parents often ask me what the "best" thing is for the gut microbiome. The truth is... there usually isn't one magic food...
31/07/2026

Parents often ask me what the "best" thing is for the gut microbiome. The truth is... there usually isn't one magic food or supplement.

Instead, it's the little things we do consistently that help create a healthier environment for beneficial bacteria to thrive.

🌱 More plant foods where possible.
🌱 Time outdoors.
🌱 Daily movement.
🌱 Appropriate use of antibiotics.
🌱 Supporting the microbiome after illness.

And if your child is autistic, has ARFID or has significant sensory differences, please don't compare your family to someone else's. Microbiome support should always start from where your child is today, not where social media says they "should" be.

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