Training & Speaking
Engaging, Lived-Experience Training & Talks on Neurodivergence
I don’t just deliver training—I bring it to life.
I am a neurodivergent therapist with combined-type ADHD and an advocate for neurodivergent rights and mental health. My training and speaking engagements are interactive, engaging, and built for real-world application. Whether I’m training therapists or speaking at a conference, I make sure every session is dynamic, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant.
I blend clinical expertise with lived experience, making complex ideas accessible and showing professionals what truly works for ADHD and Autistic clients—not just in theory, but in practice.
CPD-Accredited Training: Understanding Neurodivergence in Therapy
This one-day CPD-accredited course (6 CPD points, IACP recognised) is designed for therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to move beyond outdated models and develop practical, affirming approaches to working with neurodivergent clients.
What Makes This Training Different?
I don’t believe in passive learning. My training is:
- Engaging & Interactive – Real stories, case studies, and active discussions that challenge assumptions.
- Built for Application – Tools and techniques that professionals can use immediately in their work.
- Neurodivergent-Led – Grounded in my own experiences as both a therapist and a neurodivergent person.
What This Course Covers:
- The realities of neurodivergent experiences, beyond clinical stereotypes.
- How traditional therapy misunderstands ADHD and Autism.
- Recognizing masking, burnout, and emotional dysregulation in neurodivergent clients.
- Practical, neurodivergent-friendly strategies for therapy.
- Avoiding common mistakes that lead to misdiagnosis or ineffective therapy.
This course has been delivered to Pieta House and other professional organisations, helping therapists and mental health rethink their approach and improve client outcomes.
To inquire about booking this course for your team or organisation, please contact me.
Prefer a flexible, self-paced option?
I’ve also created an in-depth online course for professionals who want to support neurodivergent clients from anywhere, at any time.
New: Online Training Course – Therapy Unmasked
Therapy Unmasked: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Neurodivergent Clients is a self-paced, neurodiversity-affirming course available online via Help My Child.
It’s designed for therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who want to develop a deeper understanding of how to adapt therapy for neurodivergent clients in meaningful, practical ways.
The course includes:
8 in-depth modules exploring sensory regulation, masking, RSD, executive dysfunction, and more
Real-world clinical examples and practical tools for everyday use
Strategies for affirming, adaptive practice across modalities
I co-created this course with educator and neurodiversity advocate Jouré Rustemeyer. Together, we combined lived experience, clinical practice, and educational insight to create a course that bridges the gap between theory and application.
CPD accreditation is currently pending. Early access is available now at a discounted rate.
Public Speaking & Conferences
I deliver talks the same way I deliver therapy—with energy, authenticity, and a deep understanding of neurodivergence.
Whether it’s a keynote speech, panel discussion, or workshop, my talks are:
- Dynamic & Thought-Provoking – No dry, clinical lectures. I challenge audiences to think differently.
- Grounded in Real Experience – A mix of professional expertise and my own lived experience as a neurodivergent therapist.
- Practical & Relatable – I offer real strategies, not just theory, making sure the audience leaves with actionable insights.
Past Speaking Engagements Include:
- Resilience Healthcare Conference – Speaking to 170 professionals about neurodivergence in healthcare.
- Radio Interviews –I am regularly invited to radio programs to discuss mental health .
- Guest Lectures & Workshops – Providing insights on ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent mental health.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will engage your audience, challenge outdated perspectives, and leave a lasting impact, I’d love to collaborate.
Testimonials from Professionals Who Have Attended Training
“This was the most practical and engaging neurodiversity training I’ve attended. Robert’s lived experience and deep knowledge made a huge difference.”
“This course was a game-changer. I had worked with neurodivergent clients before, but I now realise how much I misunderstood their experiences. Robert’s insight, both as a therapist and someone with ADHD, made the content relatable, practical, and eye-opening. Every therapist should take this training.”
“All neurodiversity training should all be like this—real-world applications, no outdated theories, and delivered in a way that kept us engaged the entire time.”
