Testimonials

“My sessions with Alex so far have been incredibly helpful, and her perspective is so refreshing. Having an OT with lived experience makes a huge difference in feeling understood and accepted and I can unmask as much as I like in these sessions. I never have to explain anything about my autism because Alex is informed through her first-hand experience as well as her other training and always knows about the experiences I've had or terminology I use. I really couldn't recommend her enough!”

“Working with Alex has been life-changing for me — don’t hesitate to contact her if it’s something you’ve been thinking about. I don’t have a confirmed diagnosis but have spent all of my 53 years feeling like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole, described by other people as “quirky, a bit odd, very different, not quite right”. I recently heard a comment on a TV show which really resonated with me & I started to research neurodiversity in older women. I was shell-shocked to discover that I almost certainly have a neurodiverse brain and that for all of my life I had been working against it, trying to be “normal” (which I now know is referred to as neurotypical!). I didn’t know what to do with this information, how to process it or how to move forward. That’s where Alex came in — and thank goodness I found her! Alex just gets it. She has lived experience and she is the one person I can say anything to without feeling stupid or judged. She listens in a very positive and empathic way and then will come up with something super helpful for you to think about or a plan to try and work through whatever it is you are struggling with. If you just need a chat or a vent or a brainstorm she’ll do that with you. The sessions are whatever you need at the time. She has so many resources to share if you want them, but there’s never any pressure if you feel overwhelmed or change your mind. Alex also gave me lots of advice on how to help one of my sons who I suspect is also neurodivergent, and his mental health has definitely improved since we implemented her suggestions. I also had some issues with my job which cropped up whilst I was seeing Alex and she wrote a very thorough, professional report for my employer, explaining my difficulties and detailing the steps they needed to put in place to support me. I honestly cannot recommend Alex highly enough. I’m so thankful for my sessions with her because I have learnt that it is perfectly OK to have a neurodiverse brain — and now, rather than spending all my energies trying to “fit in”, I just be who I am & life is brighter. Alex has taught me how to self-advocate in all areas of my life and that is incredibly empowering. She is a lovely lady and an incredible OT.”

“Alex understands what it's really like to be neurodivergent - holding space for the strengths and positives alongside the frustrations and fears. Her approach to OT is neurodiversity-affirming in the best way: grounded in real research and lived experience, but totally adaptable to your unique way of navigating the world. The sessions are about you and what you want and need, rather than making you fit into a preconceived idea of what therapy - or you - should be. The benefits were evident for me straight away – I learned so much about managing my energy levels and sensory needs – but over time I have achieved things I didn't know were possible, and I finally feel hopeful about the future.”

"Working with Alex has made such a difference. She’s helped me understand and support my autism in ways I never knew I could, or perhaps knew I needed to. I feel she truly ‘gets it’ - with no judgement - instead just honesty, kindness, and genuine support. One of the things I have started to love most is spotting the small changes I have made in my day-to-day life and seeing them as little acts of rebellion against how I thought things ‘should’ be. I now feel much more confident in choosing what works for me, rather than what looks ‘right’ from the outside. This feels empowering in a quiet but brilliant way. I have joked about reclaiming the word ‘weird’ - and it is now something I say only with kindness to myself. This was a huge lightbulb moment for me, triggered by Alex’s kindness, support and honest observations, which says everything about the kind of therapist she is. Simply put, she has helped me feel more confident and more ‘me’! I am so very grateful!"

“Alex is the single most helpful health professional I have ever interacted with regarding my autism. I cannot stress enough how incredibly helpful and accommodating she was! I'd reached a point where I felt so alone and had entirely given up on trying to access medical support as I couldn't get staff to understand or respect my needs, no matter what I tried. Alex not only listened to me but understood my struggles. She came up with an idea to help and produced a document that is just amazing.”

"I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Alex so far, but I can’t recommend her enough! Alex is extremely professional, warm, friendly and she puts you at ease. We work really well together to find a solution to the issues I’m experiencing, and her suggestions have been a total game-changer!"

"I am at the beginning of my journey with understanding my ADHD, and learning tools to cope and hopefully be epic! Alex has filled me with confidence that she can help me overcome the barriers I face, and use the strengths I have. In our sessions I feel SO understood and there is no shame in complete honesty and transparency with Alex around what I have spent my whole life seeing as personal failures. I can’t wait to work through my plan with her"

“Out of all the times I have done therapy, I have found this the most helpful. ”

“I contacted Alex needing help with quite a specific problem. She responded very quickly, and although it wasn't an area she was able to help with, she went out of her way to make sure she found me a qualified Occupational Therapist who could. Several hours later, she came back with more options for me. Absolute gold service from her, I can't sing her praises loudly enough!”

On The Bubble social group:

“ For the first time in my life I was in that room and I felt seen and understood. Being in that room gave me so much hope. “

“1st time coming and I shall be returning, nice space. Wonderfully low key environment with things to do if you want and a chat if you feel up to it. Really good to feel not the odd one out.”

“Alex is so so friendly and sweet and welcoming and really helps to make the environment feel very chilled”

"People around me have commented on how much I've changed and grown... I am grateful every day."

“Just a million times thank you. It's just been honestly life changing"