We are a mental health and wellbeing organisation, on a mission to empower people from neurodiverseA group of people whose brain functions differently from the (usually neurotypical) perception of what is “normal”. For example, those with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD or Tourette Syndrome. and culturally diverse communities to thrive. We provide support, information, guidance and therapeutic services to individuals, families and organisations, and are founded, managed and staffed by therapists with lived experience of the systemic oppressionsFacing significant disadvantages in society because of our identity, for reasons such as race, ability, gender, class, or sexual orientation. we seek to challenge. With a vision of a truly inclusive world, our services help to challenge attitudes, raise awareness, and advocate1. An individual who publicly supports or highlights a particular cause, enabling others to have their voices heard. 2. An individual or organization who publicly supports the needs, rights and desires of someone who may feel or be unable to advocate for themselves. for positive change, including:
Individual therapy which respects, values and celebrates differences
Working with organisations through diversityThe deliberate inclusion in a group or activity of people who are, for example, of different cultures, gender identities, sexual identities, ages, financial statuses and religions., empathy and inclusionThe act of including a person as part of a group with equal opportunities, equity and resources, who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised. training & consultancy
Creative CPDThe learning activities professionals complete to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills. programmes, therapy and clinical supervision for helping professionals
Action research through our project "Britain Behind the Mask"- a collaboration with Open Words UK
By working with individuals, families, therapists, professionals, businesses, charities and non-profit organisations, we aim to make an impact for people from marginalisedWhen a person, group or concept is treated as insignificant, inferior, isolated or unimportant. communities and help them to find a sense of belonging in a society they can connect with, contribute to, and gain validation from.
When as parents and carers we were looking for a positive way for our children to identify as neurodiverseA group of people whose brain functions differently from the (usually neurotypical) perception of what is “normal”. For example, those with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD or Tourette Syndrome. , Steve Silberman’s book NeuroTribes provided an uplifting, life-affirming framework and subsequently inspired the name and approach of our organisation.
When NeuroTribe UK began in 2018, we were on a mission to enable every child and young adult with a special educational need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. We have long known that, to achieve our goal, one of the best ways is to work with families and adults, as well as directly with children and young people in our community. This was the initial focus for our work as we began the journey to discover where NeuroTribe UK could have the most significant impact.
Throughout our journey, our experiences have lead us to realise the necessity of working with and for our cultural diverse communities as an equally important focus, bringing the viewpoints of intersectionalityThe way multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) combine, overlap, or intersect especially in the experiences of marginalised individuals or groups. and socio-economic inclusionThe act of including a person as part of a group with equal opportunities, equity and resources, who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised. to the forefront of what we do.
Equally, we have found that working with schools, colleges, businesses and organisations that serve our community, through training, consultancy and CPD, has a greater impact when delivered alongside our clinical supervision and therapeutic services.
To arrange an informal chat about therapy sessions, clinical supervision, CPDThe learning activities professionals complete to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills. or training, contact the NeuroTribe UK team using the Contact Us button below, or find out more about what we do by clicking the Our Services button.