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Empowering Neurodiversity

Specialist Occupational Therapy and
Neurodiversity Coaching

Individualised, neuroaffirming support for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent adults and older adolescents.
Empower Neurodiversity provides two specialist services, working collaboratively with each person to understand what matters to them and identify practical strategies that support their wellbeing, participation and goals.

Specialist Occupational Therapy

Private Occupational Therapy supporting neurodivergent people to understand their needs, build on their strengths and navigate everyday life, independence, education, employment and mental wellbeing.

Workplace Neurodiversity Coaching

Individualised coaching for neurodivergent people who want to better understand themselves, identify what works for them, and create sustainable approaches to navigating working life.
Coaching can be accessed privately or through an eligible Access to Work award.

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Online support and services tailored to you

Specialist Occupational Therapy

Neuro-affirming Occupational Therapy for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent adults and older adolescents.

Support with everyday functioning, independence, education, employment and mental health.

Workplace Neurodiversity Coaching

Specialist coaching focused on the challenges of working life.

Available privately or, where eligible, through Access to Work.

Why Empower Neurodiversity?

Empower Neurodiversity is led by Catherine Hurley, Specialist Occupational Therapist (BSc Hons, MRCOT), with more than 25 years professional experience.

My approach is neuro-affirming, strengths-based and individualised.

I take time to understand the individual rather than applying a standard programme - considering your strengths, needs, environment and the demands of everyday life.

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Support for Young People Aged 16-18

I offer specialist Occupational Therapy for older adolescents aged 16-18 who are preparing for adulthood, further or higher education, employment, or greater independence.

Support is individually tailored and may include:

  • for college, university or employment
  • executive functioning, organisation and planning
  • developing routines and independent living skills
  • sensory processing and regulation
  • energy management and occupational balance
  • emotional wellbeing and regulation
  • self-understanding and self-advocacy
  • identifying reasonable adjustments
  • preparation for further and higher education
  • support with increasing independence and adult roles

For young people under 18, appropriate parental or legal guardian consent and involvement is required. The young person's autonomy, preferences and confidentiality remain important and will be discussed sensitively with both the young person and their parent or carer.

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Empowerment Passport

Reasonable adjustments ALL in one place.

Empowering everyone to have inclusive conversations and actions.

Empower Neurodiversity uses the Empowerment Passport
© Mandy Whalley www.empowermentpassport.co.uk

As an Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurodiversity…

I provide online tailored support for individuals over 16 with diverse neurological profiles, including autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences. I also support people experiencing mental health difficulties.

You do not need a formal diagnosis to work with me. As an Occupational therapist I am interested in working with your challenges, identifying your strengths and supporting your ability to engage in activities of daily living and explore what is meaningful to you as an individual. 

I focus on helping individuals enhance their daily living skills, manage anxiety, navigate social relationships, workplace or educational environments and manage associated sensory challenges, building strategies for greater independence. I will support you to identify your strengths and collaborate with you to achieve your goals.

Through a compassionate, client-centred approach, we can work together to create personalised interventions that empower you to live well and thrive in your home, daily life, educational institution or your work environment.

I am based online so you can access support from the comfort of your own home.

Let's work together to unlock your full potential!

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