ND BrainSpace

21/07/2026

💛 Help Shape the Future of ND BrainSpace 💛

Over the next few weeks, I'm taking a bit of a "brain break" to plan the next steps for growing and developing our ND BrainSpace community.

So many of you have already shared ideas, and it really feels like we have an opportunity to create something together that genuinely makes a difference.

To help bring all of our thoughts together, I've put together a short survey, and I'd be really grateful if you could spare 5–10 minutes to complete it.

Your feedback will help shape what comes next—from future meet-ups and learning opportunities to the way our community continues to grow. It'll also help support a funding application I'm currently preparing to create even more opportunities for neurodivergent adults across Warwickshire.

📝 Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/xh4aJZKvj25ABt1R7

📅 The survey will remain open until 31st July 2026, although responses before then will be especially helpful while I'm working on the funding application.

Thank you, as always, for your support and for being part of ND BrainSpace. Every response will help shape what comes next, and I'm really looking forward to building it together. 💛

06/07/2026

**HAPPENING TOMORROW!**

Whether you're diagnosed, self-identified, or simply exploring neurodivergence, you're very welcome to join our group to talk about....

Regulation & Sensory Processing

Our nervous system and sensory experiences have a huge impact on how we think, feel and respond to the world.

Understanding them can help us replace self-criticism with self-compassion.

This month we'll explore:
🧠 What regulation actually is
🌿 Hyper, Balanced & Hypo States
👂 How sensory experiences affect our nervous system
💡 Practical ways to understand and support your own sensory needs

📅 Tuesday 7th July
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
💻 Online

There’s no pressure to speak—you’re welcome to listen, reflect, or join the conversation in whatever way feels right for you.

Register here - https://forms.gle/YqDWCtuKG9h96NQg8

18/06/2026

Just spotted Jill Holly - NeuroDiversity University posting about today 🙌

In perfect timing, I’ve spent the morning listening to this interesting book about autistic relationships. 👇🏻

The jury’s still out on whether I’ll receive a formal diagnosis, but I know that I recognise a lot of the experiences shared in this book, and by many of my autistic clients, friends and family.

I believe that being proud of who you are, and giving yourself permission to explore and understand your identity, is a fundamental human right.

If you balk at difference, and the idea of “pride” makes you feel uncomfortable, maybe ask yourself why. Difference is a fact, not a debate. It’s not wrong or right; it’s unique, and it’s real.

I am hugely grateful for the opportunity to help people choose their own way of being, and I’m committed to putting everything I can into that work.

It sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how much the game of “society says…” dictates our lives and prevents us from thriving.

So my message on this is this: don’t wait for a diagnosis to start getting curious about who you are. Whether diagnosis is part of your journey or not, explore your identity, choose what you stand for, choose your interests, and ultimately choose your way.

(Unless you’re being a judgy, phobic meany. In that case, choose therapy and work that s**t out 😘)

17/06/2026

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along this evening to talk about ‘masking and identity’ at Hastings House Medical Centre

And to the wonderful Friends Of Hastings House for sponsoring our groups!

See you in a month for ‘Sensory Regulation’ - drop me a message for more information.

10/06/2026

Very much looking forward to see the Hastings House group next week 🙌

ND BrainSpace – Next Session: Wednesday 17th June, 7:00–8:30pm

"As a neurodivergent person, I found the opportunity to share and discuss ideas/experiences really reassuring and valuable. I've left with a stronger coping mechanism/tool and everyone was super friendly."

ND BrainSpace offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to connect with others, share lived experiences, and explore everyday challenges together.

The group is run in partnership with Choose Your Way and is free to attend, thanks to the generous funding of Friends of Hastings House.

💬 June’s Theme: Identity and Masking
Our next session will take place on:
Wednesday 17th June, 7:00–8:30pm
Hastings House Medical Centre

To attend the event, please follow the link below to register:

https://www.chooseyourway.co.uk/hastingshouse

08/06/2026

Loving these clarification scripts from NDwise Hub - being curious is so important, and I know asking for help isn't always easy, but often worth it!

04/06/2026

💻 ND BrainSpace Online Community Social — Lunchtime 💻

Join us online on Tuesday 9th June, 12:30–1:30pm, for a relaxed lunchtime community social.

Come along from wherever you are — desk, sofa, bed, car between appointments, or your favourite quiet corner 😄

This session will include an optional little show and tell or Q&A, so you’re welcome to bring:
✨ something you’re enjoying or working on
✨ a current hyperfocus
✨ a craft project, game, book, or random object of significance
✨ or a question you’d like to ask me or the group

No pressure to share or even speak — listening quietly absolutely counts too.

Camera on or off, multitasking, fidgeting, pacing, eating lunch, existing slightly awkwardly… all welcome here 💛

Hosted on Google Meet.
Register to receive the joining details - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmJHmgPlD7UerVhGhpqvvLa9ytTQGasZyENLN1GhMgpJWZA/viewform

All ND BrainSpace groups are currently free to attend. Optional pay-what-you-can contributions are gratefully received here:
https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVe15a6Rm1ot9RKcwg00

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to this evenings ND BrainSpace social 🙌 We had a great turn out (despite this pic looking like it was just me 🤣🤣) the weather just about held off, and we got some beautiful rainbows 🌈 in the sky 🤩 Big thank you to for giving us the space!

30/05/2026

🌞 I am really looking forward to the ND BrainSpace Summer Social at Lifeways - this week!! 🌞

Join us on Wednesday 3rd June, 7:00–8:30pm, for a relaxed summer evening in the beautiful Lifeways gardens 💛

The aim is to create a neurodivergent-friendly space to chat, connect, unmask a bit, stim freely, and coexist without awkward icebreakers or social expectations.

Everyone is welcome — friends, family, partners, carers, support people, and support animals (on leads / safely secured).

We’ll also have an optional little show-and-tell!
That might mean bringing:
✨ a craft project
✨ a favourite game
✨ something you’re making or hyperfocusing on
✨ or anything else you’d enjoy sharing

No pressure to bring anything — or even to talk much at all. Quiet participation absolutely counts 😄

We’ll provide biscuits and soft drinks, and you’re welcome to bring your own refreshments or something to share if you’d like.

RSVPs are really helpful, so we can judge numbers and buy enough biscuits!

If you have any severe allergies or accessibility requirements, please let us know before the event.

📍 Directions to Lifeways:
https://www.lifewaystherapycentre.com/images/lifeways_directions.pdf

💛 All ND BrainSpace groups are currently free to attend. Optional pay-what-you-can contributions can be made here:
https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVe15a6Rm1ot9RKcwg00