Counselling, Personal Coaching & Holistic Therapies
Our team of specialists bring their decades of experience in counselling, coaching & therapies, and specialise in Neurodiversity
From our very first client in 2020, Coaching and Therapy has been at the core of our business. Our growing team of specialists combine decades of experience with expert knowledge and training in a range of therapies and a shared passion for supporting the unique needs of neurodivergent people. You can read more about each of our team below.
All of our practitioners offer new clients a no-charge 30 minute Discovery Call. This is your opportunity to meet your chosen coach or therapist (or more than one) before committing to any sessions. Click the Book button next to any profile and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Not sure exactly what you need, or just want a little more guidance before booking your discovery call? Complete our simple Enquiry Form at the bottom of this page and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Meet the Wired Differently Practitioners
Carly Read | ND Coach & Therapist
About Carly
Carly specialises in working with children & young people. Carly has years of experience working with women, children and young people, having worked for charities like National Women's Aid, The NSPCC, Rape Crisis and Off The Record. Carly is also an accomplished artist working internationally, and a big believer in the healing power of play & creativity.
Sessions with Carly are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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I work within a social justice and feminist informed framework, validating and empowering my clients in a safe & accessible space. I have both a lived and professional awareness of neurodiversity which I’m mindful of in the therapy room. I aim to work together with you to develop your inner resources, in response to the challenges of the outside world.
If you feel you want someone to talk to, who will support you to explore your emotions without judgement and help you to find your voice then please do reach out to me.
Gary Campbell | Brainspotting Therapist
About Gary
Gary Campbell is a level, 1, 2 and 3 certified Brainspotting Therapist specialising in neurodivergent trauma. His work focuses on a client centred approach, offering a safe and nurturing space to facilitate emotional release, and lasting change.
We recommend 4 sessions for those who have or have had general therapy. Onoing sessions also available.
Sessions with Gary are charged at £132 per hour (Including VAT)
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Gary is also experienced with the concepts of Trauma Release Exercise, and informed by Internal Family Systems Dialogue, which he incorporates into the session depending on the needs of each individual. His personalised use of Brainspotting offers a gentle yet profound therapeutic experience, capable of navigating and resolving the complexities of deep rooted trauma, stress and disregulation within the nervous system.
With his comprehensive and tailored approach, Gary frequently works with individuals facing the challenges of cognitive difference, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. His expertise and dedication to serving the needs of each individual client has established him as a trusted resource for those seeking lasting peace and healing.
Geetha Solaraj | ND Coach & Therapist
About Geetha
Based in Bangalore, Geetha Solaraj is a neurodiversity coach and therapist, who practises as a licenced Counselling Psychologist in India. She is also an entrepreneur and author (The Allergory of the Crab) who has worked with organisations across the globe. Geetha is adept with Dyslexia and works with children, young people, parents and ND people in business. She aims to enable everyone to embrace and celebrate their differences and create a neuro inclusive world.
Sessions with Geetha are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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She served as a Director at NeuroGifted, the only full-stack consulting and end-to-end services company in the neurodiversity space, where she was instrumental in neurodiversity awareness building and training programs for multinational organisations. Geetha’s experience as a Counselling Psychologist combined with her own life experience, compassion & understanding makes her a strong proponent of the neurodiversity movement.
Geetha has led many initiatives in schools and organisations like the Roots Foundation etc in neurodiversity research, analysis & creative problem solving. This helped the institutions incorporate inclusive practices into their organisational structure, building towards a more inclusive environment for all.
Jeff Lane | Specialist Coach & Therapist (Couples, Families & LGBTQIPA+)
About Jeff
Jeff is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. He works with couples navigating neurodiversity, families and indivduals.
Jeff works with people of all genders and sexual orientations. One of Jeff’s specialisms is working with male and non binary domestic abuse survivors and Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).
Sessions with Jeff are charged at £132 per hour (Including VAT)
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I was the resident counsellor at Bon Homie House in Southampton from 1997 to 2017 – a residential care home for physically and mentally disabled adults. I counselled both residents and staff.
I am the visiting resident mediator at the Family Contact Centre held at The Roberts Centre in Portsmouth.
I have been involved in The Discovery Project, working with schools in Paulsgrove.
I ran an ongoing men’s therapy group from Mar 1997 to Dec 2003 and I am currently contemplating writing a book entitled “Celebrating Manhood”.
I taught Level 3 Certificate Courses in Counselling Skills at St. Vincent College in Gosport.
I enjoy working with organisations and was a founder and tutor of The Centre for Gestalt in Organisations training programme.
Joanne Wharmby | Expert Movement Coach
About Joanne
Joanne is Wired Differently’s resident movement coach, confidence builder and expert in grabbing the opportunities that life presents to us, no matter how far out of our comfort zones they might take us.
Sessions with Jo are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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With 20 years of experience in Structural Bodywork, movement and coaching, Joanne brings her unique offer to Wired Differently and our community, sharing new perspectives and delivering a boot camp (pun intended) on all aspects of how we move within ourselves and our environments.
Lauren Dawson | ND Coach Specialising in Women in Tech/STEM
About Lauren
Lauren is a qualified workplace wellbeing coach, trainer, speaker and founder of Curious Coaching. Coming from the Tech sector themself, they are very invested in supporting women in what is renowned to be a male dominated and isolating sector for women.
Lauren is also a late-discovered Autistic ADHD-er. They work with women at any stage of their career cycle within the tech world.
Sessions with Lauren are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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I'm a neuro-affirming wellbeing coach and trainer, supporting Autistic and/or ADHD women and non-binary people to develop sustainable careers that work for them.
Throughout my career in STEM, I was constantly pushing through, ignoring my needs and burning out. On the outside I was successful, but every day was an internal fight with my brain
I couldn't understand why everybody else seemed to be coping just fine. Then I discovered I'm an Autistic ADHDer and things began to make a lot more sense.
I learnt to question the perfectionist, critical voice in my head, and listen to my instinct for rest and recovery. I experimented, built my self-awareness, and found ways of working with my brain that are sustainable and effective.
Now I'd love to help you do the same.
Leighanne Stephens | ND Personal Trainer
About Leighanne
Leighanne is a neurodivergent personal trainer and lifestyle coach specialising in helping neurodivergent women and non-binary individuals achieve their fitness goals—including building strength, losing weight, toning up, improving overall mobility and quality of life.
Leighanne supports her clients through a fixed price package of ongoing support and coaching.
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Leighanne’s coaching is designed to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals throwing the standard methods of coaching to the wind to work with neurodivergent brains and not against them, including those managing hypermobility, co-occurring conditions, and other barriers. Her approach focuses on creating sustainable routines that work with your brain and body, rather than against them, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps that lead to big, lasting changes.
She’s passionate about improving not just her clients’ physical fitness but also their ability to move pain-free, feel more energised, and build confidence in their bodies. By addressing both aesthetic goals and functional fitness, Leighanne helps clients take care of their bodies in a way that supports their current needs and long-term health.
Marc Whitmore | Specialist Coach (Person Centered, Careers & Business)
About Marc
Marc is a late diagnosed (ADHD) male. He is an award-winning Neurodiversity Career Coach recognised twice in the last 4 years by Influence Digest as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Merseyside.
Clients see Marc for challenges related to all phases of their career.
Sessions with Marc are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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Marc has more than 25 years of coaching experience and has worked across multiple sectors and has developed a successful portfolio career working with corporates, entrepreneurs, graduates, social enterprises and business startups.
Marc is a person centred coach working with his clients to help them fulfil their potential to grow and develop in their lives and achieve their career goals. The starting point is to identify and understand their strengths and apply them to achieve career goals. This also helps them to embrace and accept the value their neurodiversity brings.
Marc’s coaching style is empathic, authentic, challenging, insightful, adaptable, and supportive; creating a safe place to share their thoughts, concerns and feelings without fear of judgement. This helps his clients increase their confidence and motivation.
For his clients to realise their career goals, Marc collaborates with them to create their career plan and then guides them on the career journey. To achieve their goals, he offers bespoke and specialised services, which includes:
Career Change– to guide clients who are considering a different direction in the career which may include setting up their own business, a portfolio career and semi-retirement.
Job Search including CV and LinkedIn guidance, dealing with recruiters and networking.
Interview practice and preparation - to train and prepare clients for interviews in person and virtually.
Onboarding Coaching – to support clients transitioning to a new role through to 90 days following appointment.
Marc offers ADHD career coaching funded by Access to Work at no cost to the client. Clients are usually newly diagnosed with ADHD. He helps them increase their understanding of ADHD and how to get the best from their strengths.
Mirsha Karamullil Madhu | Specialist Therapist (Trauma)
About Mirsha
Mirsha Karamullil Madhu is a therapist for Personality Disorders and trauma specifically. She trained as a Psychologist in India and she is based full time in the UK.
Mirsha works with those who are undiagnsed, self diagnosed, formerly diagnosed and those who are coming to terms with a diagnosis.
Sessions with Mirsha are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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As I had the opportunity to work in different hospitals during my work and internship period, I was able to gain knowledge more about various therapeutic methods adopted for clients based on their symptoms. I strengthened my communication abilities through connecting with a variety of individuals and supporting them with their issues. I've done CBT, other psychiatric therapies, marital therapy, and counselling sessions throughout my work period. Participated and conducted the group therapies for patients as well . I was able to improve my clinical expertise by interacting with senior psychiatrists and psychologists on a regular basis.
Monika Labich | ND Coach and Therapist & TRE Practitioner
About Monika
Monika is a trauma-informed therapist for neurodivergent individuals, specialising in alcohol addiction and domestic abuse. With over ten years of experience working in the private sector and within the NHS, supporting people with substance misuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and work-related problems.
Works with : Men, women and non-binary people over the age of 18
Special Interests : Alcohol and substance use; TRE Practitioner
Languages : Polish and English
Sessions with Monika are charged at £132 per hour (Including VAT)
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As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I understand the relief, but also the confusion, that comes with receiving such diagnosis. Finding my autistic identity helped me to feel like me. A lot of things started to make sense but there was so much more to figure it out.
Having post-diagnosis coaching and therapy has helped me to move from self-identification to acceptance of being autistic.
My style of coaching and therapy represents everything I stand for:
I believe in not giving up; if something is not working I keep looking for solutions until I find them.
Honesty; I will always be honest with you.
I am an "out of the box" thinker and a strong believer that humour is the vital ingredient to solving problems and facing the world.
I believe that people have an inner strength and the wisdom to turn their life around. Sometimes we need therapy to unlock this gift.
People don’t need fixing, we are all beautiful and unique.
My communication style is compassionate but also direct; if you’re expecting a gentle and fluffy approach, I might not be the right therapist for you.
I view therapy as a journey of exploration and discovery, but also a time when you can share your worries and doubts in a safe and confidential space.
Together we can untangle confusion and find answers.
Paula Randall | Family Worker Associate
About Paula
Paula has over 34 years of experience in education, she is deeply passionate about giving children the best possible start in life. Paula’s career has been dedicated to Early Years education, where she believes the foundations for lifelong learning, confidence, and curiosity are built.
Sessions with Paula are charged at £120 per hour (Including VAT)
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For 8 years, Paula served as the Early Years Lead at her current school, a role that allowed her to shape high-quality provision and support both children and staff. When the opportunity arose to manage the school’s nursery, which was operating at a financial deficit, Paula embraced the challenge. Within two years, she successfully turned the nursery around, transforming it into a thriving, financially stable setting.
Taking on this leadership role also gave Paula the capacity to provide more targeted support to children with Special Educational Needs and their families. She works closely with them to ensure early identification, access to the right interventions, and appropriate placements that meet each child’s unique needs.
Paula firmly believes that all children deserve the opportunity to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace, in an environment that values their individual interests and potential.
Sara-Louise Ackrill | Specialist Therapist & Coach
About Sara-Louise
Sara-Louise is a trained and experienced counsellor, executive coach, and international speaker with over a decade of experience and a diverse background spanning corporate, public sector and non-profit sectors. With specialist training in grief, Family Systems Theory, and domestic abuse, hers is a blended model of talking therapies and coaching.
Sessions with Sara-Louise are charged at £175 per hour (Including VAT)
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Sara-Louise trained in counselling in France (a two-year Certificate in Psychosynthesis Studies at UK Counselling Diploma level) and the UK (a one-year Certificate in Integrative Counselling). She holds a degree in Politics, has studied Research Methods at postgraduate level, and has completed postgraduate CPD in both Grief and Family Systems work. She has experience as both an Employability and Executive Coach and is currently completing her Level 7 qualification in Leadership Coaching.
With a background in Information, Advice and Guidance, Sara-Louise has also completed three separate Domestic Abuse trainings, which she applies in corporate settings through Domestic Abuse Awareness and Workplace training. She has written and delivered two courses on employability and disability and is co-author of 'The ND Lovers Club'. A regular on the professional corporate speaking circuit, she works across the UK, Middle East, and South Asia as a therapist, coach, speaker, and facilitator.
Get in Touch
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