Connection Call
No referral needed. We start here.
You don’t need a referral, assessment or recommendation from someone else to work with me.
The first step is simply a free 45-minute Connection Call.
This is a relaxed conversation where we can talk about what’s happening for you, what you’re looking for support with, and what you’d like to be different.
You don’t need to know which programme you need before you contact me. That’s something we can work out together.
Based on our conversation, I’ll recommend the programme or support option I feel would be the best fit for you. We can then explore it together, ask questions and see whether it feels right.
There’s no pressure to make a decision during the call. It’s an opportunity for us to connect, get a feel for each other and work out whether I’m the right person to support you.
What to expect
- A free 45-minute conversation
- No referral needed
- Online or in person
- Space to talk about what you’re looking for, without needing to have it all figured out
- My honest recommendation about the support I feel would suit you best
- Time to ask questions and explore whether it feels right
- No pressure, no hard sell and no commitment
Your Connection Call can be online or in person.
Feeling nervous about meeting me?
If contacting someone new or meeting for the first time feels daunting, I can send you a short introduction video before your Connection Call, so you can see and hear me beforehand and know a little more about who you’ll be talking to.
You don’t need to prepare anything complicated. You don’t need the right words. Just come as you are.
No referral. No complicated process. No pressure.
Just a free conversation to start with, and we’ll take it from there.
Get in touch
Call or message ~ 07437 936970 so we can discuss options
Sian@diverselivingdevon.com
Or please fill out the contact form below, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
In Person
Online
Why is my child so emotional?
Emotional dysregulation in neurodivergent children and teenagers often happens when a
person’s nervous system becomes completely overwhelmed.
Common triggers include:
Sensory Input: Sensory processing differences making environments feel too loud, bright, or intense.
Social Demands: Navigating school expectations and social understanding without enough downtime.
Physical Factors: Fatigue, hunger, or changes in routing.
Sudden Transitions: Unexpected shifts in activities or environments.
Why do I know what to do, but still can’t do it?
One of the most frustrating experiences for many neurodivergent people is knowing exactly what needs to happen… but feeling completely unable to begin.
This isn’t a lack of intelligence or motivation.
Often it’s a combination of executive functioning (getting started), anxiety, perfectionism (often hidden), sensory overwhelm or nervous system dysregulation. When the brain is working hard simply to feel safe, starting even small tasks can feel overwhelming.
Rather than focusing on willpower, we explore what’s creating the block. Together we develop personalised strategies that reduce overwhelm, improve regulation and make starting and completing tasks feel much more achievable.