Uniquely Wired

Uniquely Wired A safe space to explore, support and celebrate Neurodiversity. Breaking down STIGMA and MYTHS I also work with parents who are struggling.

I am a qualified and experienced Substance Misuse Specialist and Life Coach. I offer a therapeutic and confidential space to explore and support you with a range of mental health issues. This includes exploring the limitations that your past experiences/traumas have on your current quality of life, to providing coaching to help you to implement goals and strategies into your life if you are feelin

g stuck and unfulfilled. I can work collaboratively with you to help you to overcome anxious thinking pattens, build confidence and self-esteem, improve relationships, reduce substance misuse or work towards abstinence and I have a special interest in Neurodiversity and Sensory Processing Disorder. I can support you with exploring diagnosis, accessing services, understanding and managing symptoms and help you to set goals that will stop life from feeling so overwhelming. I will work with the family together to help you to improve understanding between parents and their children and help to set healthy boundaries and improve communication. All services are provided via Phone call, Zoom or in person if you are in Plymouth. Please contact me via text, call, email or messenger to arrange a good time to have a chat and see if I can support you.

THE PARTS OF YOU YOU TRY TO HIDE AREN’T THE PROBLEM 👀The parts of ourselves we hide often need compassion, not judgment....
11/06/2026

THE PARTS OF YOU YOU TRY TO HIDE AREN’T THE PROBLEM 👀

The parts of ourselves we hide often need compassion, not judgment.

We all have a shadow.

Not because we’re bad, flawed, or broken, but because somewhere along the way we learned that certain parts of us weren’t acceptable.

Maybe you learned that anger was wrong.

Maybe you were told you were too sensitive, too loud, too needy, too emotional, or simply too much.

So you pushed those parts down.

You hid them.

You worked hard to become the version of yourself that felt safest to be.

But the parts of ourselves we reject don’t disappear.

They often show up in our triggers, our reactions, our relationships, and in the qualities we judge most harshly in others.

Shadow work isn’t about becoming someone different.

It’s about becoming whole.

It’s learning to sit with the parts of yourself you’ve spent years avoiding and gently asking:

✨ What are you trying to tell me?

✨ What happened that made you feel unwelcome?

✨ What do you need from me now?

Healing isn’t about getting rid of your shadow.

It’s about bringing light, understanding, and compassion to the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be seen.

Because the goal isn’t perfection.

The goal is self-acceptance.

The parts of you that you’ve hidden away may be the very parts that need your love the most.

What part of yourself are you learning to accept?

Share below if you’d like to start the conversation 👇

A gentle reminder if you’re feeling overwhelmed today...Sometimes “good enough” is perfect.Not everything needs to be do...
08/06/2026

A gentle reminder if you’re feeling overwhelmed today...

Sometimes “good enough” is perfect.

Not everything needs to be done flawlessly. Not every task deserves your exhaustion. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is complete something to a reasonable standard and allow yourself to move on.

💛 Your worth isn’t measured by your productivity.

You are not a machine. Your value does not increase when you achieve more, and it does not decrease when you need rest.

🌧️ Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing.

More often, it’s a sign you’ve been carrying too much for too long with too little support. Overwhelm isn’t weakness—it’s information.

🌿 Recovery isn’t about becoming someone else.

It’s about reconnecting with who you are underneath the stress, survival mode, and expectations you’ve been carrying.

🍂 It’s okay to outgrow people, places, and habits.

Growth often requires letting go of what no longer serves you, even when it’s familiar.

🤍 And sometimes, you can miss someone and still choose distance.

Love and boundaries can exist together. Caring about someone doesn’t mean sacrificing your peace.

Growth isn’t always about adding more to your life.

Sometimes it’s about creating space for what truly supports your wellbeing.

Which of these reminders resonates with you most today?

👇 Let us know in the comments, and save this post for the days you need a little extra compassion.

07/06/2026

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A reminder for the person who’s holding it all together on the outside but struggling on the inside…You can be strugglin...
07/06/2026

A reminder for the person who’s holding it all together on the outside but struggling on the inside…

You can be struggling and still be strong.

Strength isn’t pretending everything is okay. Sometimes it’s getting out of bed when everything feels heavy. Sometimes it’s asking for help. Sometimes it’s simply making it through another day.

Not every thought deserves your attention.

Your mind produces thousands of thoughts every day. Some are helpful. Some are protective. Some are just noise. You don’t have to engage with every worry, fear, or criticism that shows up.

❤️ Self-compassion is a skill, not a personality trait.

Nobody is born knowing how to speak kindly to themselves. It’s something we learn and practise over time. If it feels difficult, you’re not doing it wrong, you’re developing a new skill.

Boundaries protect relationships…. they don’t destroy them.

Healthy boundaries create clarity, respect, and trust. The people who care about you may not always like your boundaries, but healthy relationships can withstand them.

And remember…you don’t have to explain every decision.

You are allowed to make choices that support your wellbeing without providing a detailed justification to everyone around you.

Which reminder do you need most today?
Let us know in the comments, or save this post for a day when you need it 🙏

Rest is productive 🙏In a world that often measures success by how much we do, how busy we are, and how much we achieve, ...
02/06/2026

Rest is productive 🙏

In a world that often measures success by how much we do, how busy we are, and how much we achieve, it’s easy to believe that rest is something we have to earn.

But the truth is, rest is a necessity, not a reward.

Rest allows your body to recover, your mind to process, and your nervous system to regulate. Without it, even everyday tasks can start to feel overwhelming.

A gentle reminder today:

🌿 Rest is productive.
🌿 Healing isn’t linear.
🌿 You don’t have to earn rest.
🌿 Being busy isn’t the same as being fulfilled.
🌿 Your worth is not measured by your productivity.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause, slow down, and give yourself permission to simply be.

What does rest look like for you right now?
Share in the comments below and let’s normalise taking care of ourselves.

Throwback to when REST was needed for me 🙏

“The diagnosis grief nobody talks about”Getting an ADHD diagnosis can feel like relief… and grief at the same time.Relie...
29/05/2026

“The diagnosis grief nobody talks about”

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can feel like relief… and grief at the same time.

Relief because things finally make sense.

Grief because you start wondering:
“What if I’d known sooner?”
“Why did I struggle so much?”
“Was I actually lazy… or unsupported?”

A new diagnosis can bring:
anger
sadness
confusion
validation
overwhelm
hope
Sometimes all in the same hour.

You are not “becoming ADHD.”

You are discovering yourself with new understanding.

Be gentle with yourself while your nervous system catches up.

There is no right way to process a diagnosis.

If you feel lost in your own head and constantly overstimulated, this is what helped me.Living with ADHD can feel like y...
27/05/2026

If you feel lost in your own head and constantly overstimulated, this is what helped me.

Living with ADHD can feel like your nervous system is always “on” scattered thoughts, emotional intensity, and never fully switching off.

For me, the outdoors changed everything.

Things that help my ADHD nervous system:
👉 Early morning movement before noise of the day starts
👉 Barefoot grounding when I feel disconnected
👉 Water (rivers, sea, even rain) to reset my attention
👉 No headphones, letting my mind settle naturally
👉 Movement in nature instead of forcing stillness indoors

It’s not about fixing myself, it’s about regulating myself.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.

Follow along for more real-life tools, nervous system support, and ADHD-friendly ways to feel more present.

Tag them 🤍 and remind them….
24/05/2026

Tag them 🤍 and remind them….

Things that help my ADHD nervous system Living with ADHD isn’t just about focus or productivity, it’s about how my whole...
20/05/2026

Things that help my ADHD nervous system

Living with ADHD isn’t just about focus or productivity, it’s about how my whole nervous system experiences the world. Some days it feels like everything is “on” all at once, and finding ways to come back into balance is essential.

These are a few things that genuinely help me regulate and reset:

Being outdoors
Nature gives my brain space to breathe. Less noise, less pressure, more grounding.

Swimming in open water
Something about cold, natural water calms my system in a way nothing else does. It slows everything down thoughts, tension, overwhelm, and brings me back into my body.

Gentle movement, fresh air, and slowing the pace when I can

Not forcing productivity, but instead listening to what my nervous system actually needs.

ADHD can feel loud internally, especially for women who’ve spent years masking it. But regulation doesn’t have to be complicated, sometimes it’s about returning to simple, sensory things that feel safe.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone here.

Follow along for more ADHD awareness, lived experience, and nervous system-friendly support

There is so much about parenting neurodiverse kids that the outside world never sees.The emotional load.The constant adv...
13/05/2026

There is so much about parenting neurodiverse kids that the outside world never sees.

The emotional load.
The constant advocating.
The researching, adjusting, regulating and second-guessing.
The exhaustion that comes from always needing to be “on”.

Many parents are quietly carrying more than most people realise, often whilst trying to appear fine on the surface.

This space is about creating more understanding, more compassion and more honest conversations around neurodiversity, parenting and mental wellbeing. Because nobody should feel like they have to navigate it alone.

To every parent out there doing their best with an overwhelmed nervous system and a cold cup of tea beside them, you are seen, valued and understood 🤍

If this resonates with you, share it with another parent who may need the reminder today, and follow along for supportive, honest conversations around neurodiversity and family life.

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