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Counselling for neurodivergent minds

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A neuro-affirming approach means understanding who you are, not changing it.

Perhaps you've always felt like your mind works a little differently. Maybe you've recently discovered the term neurodivergence, received a diagnosis, or you're simply trying to make sense of experiences you've had for years. The world isn’t designed to be a supportive space for neurodivergent minds, and doing what you can to fit in can cause isolation and loneliness.

I offer a person-centred* space to better understand how your mind works. Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, and develop approaches that feel authentic to you, because I believe different ways of thinking should be understood and valued, not masked or changed.

We should also remember that neurodivergent minds bring exceptional creativity, curiosity, empathy and problem-solving, so I aim is to help you better understand both the strengths and challenges that come with the way your mind works.

*person centred means working in a way that suits the client, not vice-versa.

Hi I’m Amy (and this is Vinnie), here’s why this matters to me

For as long as I can remember, I've had the sense that my mind experiences the world a little differently. I've always been deeply sensitive to my surroundings, noticing subtleties that others often seem to miss, feeling emotions intensely, and becoming easily overwhelmed by too much noise, information or stimulation. At different points in my life, those qualities have felt both like my greatest strengths and my biggest challenges.

Looking back, I realise how fortunate I was to discover creativity at a young age. It gave me a way to process my thoughts, make sense of my emotions, and build a career where curiosity, imagination and seeing the world differently were genuinely valued. But I've also experienced environments where those same qualities felt much harder to navigate, where structure, pace and expectation left little room for the way my mind naturally works.

Through years of personal therapy, counselling training, and working with people from many different backgrounds, I've become increasingly interested in the many ways our minds experience the world. I've learnt that understanding ourselves isn't about finding the perfect label or trying to change who we are. It's about recognising our strengths, understanding our challenges, and discovering ways of living that feel more aligned with our real selves.

That's why I created Find A Creative Mind. My hope is to create a space where different ways of thinking are not only understood, but valued. Where creative thinking isn't seen simply as something artistic, but as a way of exploring ourselves, making sense of our experiences, and discovering approaches that genuinely work for our individual minds.

Through mentoring and retreats, I hope I can create space for people to slow down and notice their strengths

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What is Creative Mentoring for Neurodivergence?

Creative mentoring combines person-centred principles with creativity as a way of thinking, rather than simply something we do. Instead of focusing on fixing problems or following rigid strategies, it creates space to better understand how your mind works and discover approaches that genuinely suit you. For many neurodivergent people, traditional advice around productivity, organisation or emotional regulation can feel frustrating because it isn't designed with them in mind.

Creative mentoring encourages curiosity, flexibility and experimentation, helping you move away from the pressure of finding the "right" answer and towards discovering what works for you. Together, we explore your strengths alongside your challenges, recognising that many of the qualities that make life difficult can also be the source of creativity, insight and innovation when they're understood, valued and supported in the right way.

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Mentoring packages

Not sure which option is right for you? Book a free 20-minute conversation and we can figure it out together. Sessions are available either online, or in person across Manchester, UK.

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6 session pack (£60 a session*)

Designed for people navigating a period of change. This might be menopause, a career shift, a relationship ending, a late diagnosis, creative burnout, or simply a feeling that life no longer fits quite right. Together, we'll explore how you feel, and what comes next.

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3 month deep dive (£330 a month)

Offers space to slow down and explore what emerges over time. With weekly sessions and optional creative prompts between them, it's designed for those who want to better understand themselves, navigate a significant transition, or make lasting change.

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Corporate team 121s (4 people or more)

A confidential space for employees to better understand how they work, navigate pressure, and think more clearly. Particularly valuable during periods of burnout, neurodivergence, leadership development, or creative challenge. Learn more

Creative counselling is a new idea, so if you’re still not sure if it’s for you, these FAQs might help! Or book a call here

Join Our Creative Retreat

Creativity is not just painting or drawing… it doesn’t have to be an activity at all. Creativity could just be a state of mind that feels MORE FREE. That’s why our creative retreats + events are not just for creatives, they are for anyone that needs to rediscover more joy and ease in their lives.

Do you feel the need to disconnect from external expectations, and connect to something that feels more natural - more like you?

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“It feels like a permission slip to explore freely.

Haley Withers • Mentoring Client

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