about us
The nkind. community is led by neurodivergent specialists whom either have lived and/or significant amounts of professional ND experience. Learn more about us here.
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the nkind. promise
our nkind. team provides a unique and valuable perspective, combining professional expertise with neurodivergent lived experience. This combination is impactful to best support you; it brings a deep understanding of the challenges, strengths and nuances that comes with neurodivergence.
we are passionate about what we do and we are all registered with our appropriate professional bodies
meet your nkind. team
Dr Sarah Williams
Clinical Psychologist
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Specialising in - neurodivergence and mental health.
Focus- families, young people, women, sport, business and organisations.
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Provides- autism and adhd assessments, therapy, supervision, consultation and training.
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Katy Pearson
Teacher, School Leader & Education Consultant
Specialising in- best practice in schools for neurodivergence, SEND, inclusion, safeguarding, behaviour.
Focus- inclusive culture & whole school systems, safeguarding, leadership & staff wellbeing.
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Provides-specialist consultancy & training, supervision, coaching within education sector.
Dr Tara Vassallo
Family Advocate & Academic Lecturer
Specialising in- advocacy for families in the community.
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Focus- community inclusion, systemic practice in schools, child development.
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Provides- advocacy to people of all ages, training.
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Katie Laws
Consultant Social Worker & Advanced Practitioner
Specialising in-neurodivergence in social care and health services.
Focus- transitions through services, case law, Court of Protection, Mental Capacity Act.
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Provides- social care assessments, interventions, supervision, specialist training and consultancy.
Emma Richards
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Specialising in- autism and adhd assessments.
Focus-childhood development, speech & language, family.
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Provides-autism and adhd assessments.
Natalie Strachan
Specialist Dietician
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Specialising in- evidenced based nutritional advice for neurodivergent people.
Focus- lifestyle, disordered eating, physical health
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Provides- dietary advice and consultations.
Emma Townsend
Virtual Assistant
Specialising in- providing an accessible service for nkind. community.
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Focus- meeting the community's needs with nkind.
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Provides- admin phone and email support.
Anna Ashely
Occupational Therapist
Specialising in neurodivergence, mental health, physical health and neurological conditions.
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Focus- nutrition, quality of life, independence, living with pain and fatigue
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Provides- OT assessment and sessions online/in person and Personal Assistance