BESPOKE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR NEURODIVERGENT YOUNG PEOPLE.
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.

About

Hello, I'm Tori and I run Neuro Power - a mental health support service based in East Devon for neurodivergent young people, run by a neurodivergent old person (me). The name was chosen by my son who wanted to include the word 'power' as I empower my clients and their families. I am an autism specialist and also provide neuroaffirmative training and consultancy work.

ABOUT

MY MISSION

At Neuro Power, I provide bespoke mental health support to neurodivergent young people. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I am passionate about helping young people with their mental health, self-esteem, identity, and advocacy. I believe that our young people are not broken and do not need to be fixed. I offer bespoke therapies tailored to each individual's unique needs. I am here to support and empower young people to thrive.

About Me

Get to Know Me

I am a neurodivergent parent of a wonderful young man who is autistic and PDA, which means I have lived experience of parenting a teen who is fabulous in a world that doesn't always accommodate his identity. I worked in education for 20 years and am aware of the impact of the school environment on some young people, meaning I can validate their experiences. My extensive qualifications all involve autism, ADHD, PDA and anxiety. I have completed a Pg Dip in Adapting Existing Therapies for Autistic young people and those with Learning Difficulties (Pg Dip IAPT ASC / LD). I offer therapeutic interventions, advocacy work, parental support and consultancy work.

Support Available

Anxiety Support

This could include psychoeducation around understanding what anxiety is, how it affects us and some tools for living with anxiety. This will often link to the sensory profile.

Identity and Well-being Support

This is invaluable for young people who have masked for a long time, and require support unmasking. Some young people benefit from self-care support as well and life skills.

Advocacy

This will support young people who have experienced a deficit-based approach and would benefit from knowing how wonderful they are. It will include a strengths-based approach, as well as learning what amendments others need to make and how to advocate for themselves. Further support available for families to navigate neurodivergence or to understand diagnoses.

Thoughts and Feelings

There is an opportunity to learn about negative automatic thoughts, types of thoughts and how these thoughts can make us feel. Feedback has been that this helps young people who experience overwhelming thoughts and develops problem-solving skills while still respecting their neurodivergence.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has been successful for many of my autistic clients, as it works on the premise that the young person does not need to change, and focuses on strenths, values and unhooking from negative experiences.

Low Mood

Low Mood can develop among our neurodivergent community who are often in environments where their needs are not being met. I can support young people in sessions with their low mood, and combine with some advocacy work if needed.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Although I am qualified to offer CBT, I appreciate that this isn't necessarily a suitable intervention for neurodivergent young people. Some clients I have had have really benefited from some elements of this approach, such as calming somatic responses, or understanding how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interlinked. Adaptions will be made for all young people.

Emotional School Based Anxiety

Many neurodivergent young people find school to be a traumatic environment, and believe themselves to be the problem (which they are not!). Some clients have benefited from learning why school worries them and how best to navigate this. I must stress that I won't advocate for the young person remaining in school if they are struggling, and I won't give them coping skills when they're saying they're unhappy.

Testimonials

"Tori is life-changing to know and this venture is just what our world needs."

“I have been so lucky to work alongside Tori for the past year and have learnt so much from her which I’ve been able to use in my own practice as a therapist so I can absolutely vouch for the fact that she is wonderful, supportive, and insanely talented at what she does."

"Neuro Power is an awesome website. I love how Mummy does in-person sessions at the Cosy Cabin. Mummy has helped me to listen to my body and do what's best. Now I can spread that to people too.”

"We're so glad we met you Tori. You're an angel on Earth and you've made the biggest difference to our family."

"Incredible support with a kind, caring manner. An SEN advocate that is truly inspirational."

"Tori has given me a helping hand to lift me up and help me excel."

"My child was struggling massively with school and had been unable to attend due to extreme anxiety and sensory issues. In just a few sessions with Tori, there was a big improvement in confidence and ability to cope with her anxiety.

“Tori was recommended by a friend and I'm so glad we found her! Instantly my child and I felt completely comfortable in her company. Tori was very good at speaking with my child in a way that helped them to open up about their worries, which helped me to communicate with the school some changes that would be needed to ensure they felt happy and heard. Thank you Tori for not just making a difference to my six year old but for helping me feel empowered to become the advocate that they deserve."