Are you a Caregiver, Educator or Individual Struggling with Sensory Overload, Anxiety, or Emotional Regulation?

Life as a neurodivergent individual can feel overwhelming. For those closest to them the experience may bring feelings of worry or the pressure to 'get it right'. Navigating sensory overload, managing emotions and battling fatigue can leave both individuals and those supporting them feeling drained and disconnected. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Living with Autism or ADHD brings unique strengths, perspectives and creativity but also:

• Constant stress, overwhelm, and sensory overload

• Executive dysfunction making studying, organising, or daily routines difficult

• Emotional struggles like meltdowns, shutdowns, anxiety, or burnout

• Caregivers feeling exhausted, isolated, and running on empty

Without the right support, daily challenges can begin to feel heavier and more overwhelming

About me

I'm Adella and for the past 22 years, I’ve worked in Education personal tutoring, supporting, and mentoring vulnerable learners. My work has included supporting young people and adults who are neurodiverse as well as those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges (SEMH).

My focus has always been on improving inclusion, engagement, retention, achievement, progression, and wellbeing. As well as being a personal tutor, I provided one-to-one and group support, created events, activities, and volunteering opportunities that helped learners grow in confidence and find their place in the world.

Over the years, I’ve seen how many of the challenges experienced by learners with Autism and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can resemble the body and mind being in a constant state of “survival mode” - a natural response to ongoing stress.

Some common signs of survival mode in people who are neurodiverse can include:

• Feeling constantly on edge or overwhelmed by sensory input or everyday expectations

• Experiencing meltdowns or shutdowns when demands become too much to manage

• Finding it hard to concentrate or retain information when the brain is in stress response

• Sleep difficulties and fatigue, often linked to heightened stress hormones

• Masking behaviours, which can lead to exhaustion and burnout over time

• Feeling less resilient to setbacks or changes in routine, sometimes interpreting these challenges as personal failure

For many people, a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD may not come until adulthood. Without this understanding, it’s common to internalise struggles - to blame themselves or to feel as though they are “not good enough.” In my experience, this lack of awareness can make individuals more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, or burnout, in addition to the everyday challenges of being neurodivergent.

That’s why I now combine my background in education and wellbeing with Reiki Energy Healing and Mindfulness practices, to help people with Autism and ADHD (and those who support them) reduce stress, build resilience, and discover new ways of thriving.

My Services

I offer holistic health and study skills support designed specifically for learners who are neurodiverse, their caregivers and educators. I recognise that executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and energy balance play crucial roles in academic success. By integrating mindfulness, energy healing, and practical study strategies, I provide a unique, tailored approach to help learners who are neurodiverse thrive in their educational journey.

Why Choose This Approach?

I understand that physical, emotional, and mental well-being are interconnected and that traditional study skills training alone does not always address the unique challenges that learners with Autism and ADHD face. My service offers a comprehensive, holistic approach that includes:

🌿 Reiki & Mindfulness for Autism and ADHD

By providing nervous system regulation and mind-body connection techniques, learners feel calmer, more focused, and better equipped to handle academic stress.

• Reiki Energy Healing to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that has been shown to reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation - particularly helpful for those who experience sensory overload or find it difficult to self-regulate emotions.

• Stress & Anxiety Management - Many learners with Autism and ADHD experience heightened stress and burnout. We will explore mindfulness-based techniques, breathing exercises, meditation, and energy healing to create a sense of inner balance and calm.

• Wellbeing Strategies – We focus on sleep quality, nature therapy, movement, and sensory-friendly relaxation techniques to enhance focus and reduce fatigue. These factors play a vital role in cognitive function and academic performance.

• Personalised Approach – No two individuals experience challenges the same way. This approach is tailored to each learners unique strengths, sensitivities, and needs.

📚 Study Skills & Executive Function Support

Alongside Reiki and Mindfulness, I offer practical study support designed specifically for learners who experience executive dysfunction. This includes:

• Inhibition Control - Techniques to manage impulsivity while creating a study environment that minimises distractions and supports sustained focus during lessons.

• Cognitive Flexibility - Strategies to help learners adapt to new information, schedule changes, or unexpected challenges.

• Working Memory - Customised exercises to improve recall and retention of information.

• Emotional Regulation - Reiki, mindfulness, and breathing techniques to help learners regulate emotions in stressful academic situations such as tests and exams.

• Task Initiation - Breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps to reduce procrastination.

• Planning & Organisation - Personalised systems for time management, to-do lists, and structuring study schedules.

• Time Management -Teaching learners to estimate time realistically and manage deadlines effectively.

• Self-Monitoring -Helping learners develop self-awareness about their learning progress and emotional state.

These strategies are always adapted to suit the individual, recognising that every neurodivergent brain works differently.

🌸 Support for Parents, Caregivers & Educators

Caring for a child or young person with ADHD or Autism can be deeply rewarding - but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and emotionally draining. Parents and caregivers often neglect their own needs while trying to hold everything together. I offer specialised Reiki treatments and mindfulness coaching for parents, caregivers, and educators to help:

• Reduce caregiver burnout - Reiki and mindfulness techniques to support emotional resilience and well-being.

• Improve emotional regulation - Helping caregivers and educators remain calm in challenging situations.

• Enhance parent-child communication - Teaching mindfulness-based strategies for more peaceful and effective interactions.

• Create a harmonious home or classroom environment - Sensory-friendly strategies to support a low-stress, productive atmosphere.

Reiki and Mindfulness offer a safe, restorative space where we can:

• Release stress, tension, and emotional fatigue

• Restore energy levels

• Sleep more peacefully

• Feel calmer and more resilient when facing daily challenges

• Rebuild patience and compassion for ourselves and the young people we support

  By restoring ourselves, we are better able to support others with patience and care.

Who Can Benefit from these Services?

• Young people & adults who need help with their wellbeing and tailored academic support

• Parents & caregivers of young people with Autism or ADHD

• Specialist schools and education providers working with learners with Autism or ADHD

• Teachers & support staff looking for tools to enhance focus, reduce anxiety, and support emotional wellbeing in their learners.

Through a blend of holistic healing and executive function coaching, learners with Autism and ADHD are supported to flourish both academically and emotionally.

Pricing

🌿One-to-One Support Sessions

• £40 for 60 minutes

• Personalised Reiki, mindfulness, and/or executive function coaching

• Ideal for learners with Autism or ADHD who benefit from individual guidance and calm, focused support

🌿Wellbeing Workshops

• £125 for 60 minutes

• Tailored workshops designed around your group’s needs and preferences

• Suitable for small groups of up to 15 participants

• Available for learners, caregivers, and educators

• Topics may include stress management, mindfulness, emotional regulation, study skills, or sensory-friendly relaxation strategies

Reiki for Autism and ADHD

Discover how Reiki can support individuals with Autism and ADHD through holistic healing practices.

1. Non-Invasive & Sensory-Friendly Healing

Reiki is a gentle, hands-off (or light touch) practice that can also be given at distance, making it ideal for those who may be sensitive to touch or struggle with traditional therapy settings.

Sessions can be tailored to honor sensory preferences, whether that means using no touch at all, a quiet environment, or adjusting lighting and sound.

2. Helps Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Many people with Autism and ADHD experience heightened anxiety and sensory overload, especially when struggling with productivity and time management. Reiki works by shifting the nervous system from "fight-or-flight" to a relaxed state, helping to ease anxiety and overstimulation.

This makes it an effective tool for managing meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, executive function challenges and social anxiety.

3. Supports Emotional Regulation & Mood Stability

Reiki promotes balance in emotional energy, helping with anger, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed.

Reiki helps balance emotions leaving clients with Autism and ADHD feeling calmer, more grounded, and less reactive.

People with ADHD often describe their brains feeling as though they are "always on" racing thoughts, mental clutter, and overstimulation-this can be exhausting.

Regular sessions can reduce mental overwhelm and create a sense of peace and balance.

4. Enhances Sleep Quality & Energy Levels

Many individuals with Autism and ADHD struggle with sleep disturbances, restlessness, or insomnia. Reiki has been linked to deeper relaxation, which can help regulate sleep cycles and improve rest.

A relaxed nervous system = better sleep and better daily functioning.

5. No Talking Required

Reiki does not require verbal communication, making it accessible for nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals.

The energy work can provide a calming experience without the pressure of conversation.

6. Improves Focus & Mental Clarity

Many individuals with ADHD struggle with brain fog, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating.

Reiki promotes mental clarity by balancing energy flow, which can help with decision-making, organisation, and task completion.

Sessions allow the brain to "rest", making it easier to maintain focus throughout the day.

★★★★★

" You pitched the wellbeing activities perfectly so that all staff could access them no matter what their belief systems, values or life experiences.

Ending on the gratitude session was incredibly powerful I think for everyone.

The link behind why the practices support wellbeing the model of survival or creation enabled practical activities to be applied to core concepts which I think people will find useful to go away and explore further.

You quickly established rapport and trust with the group (if you hadn’t they wouldn’t have closed their eyes for the body scan!)

Your knowledge was very evident but never felt forced onto the staff allowing space for activities to resonate for themselves.

Really your session was much appreciated, and I am so grateful for you taking the time to come and deliver it.”

- Anonymous, Cairn Education

Don't look back a year from now and still be in the same place

More workshops with her please

Anonymous, Cairn Education

Adella was excellent at promoting wellbeing practices amongst the staff team. There was no pressure to engage if you did not feel able, everyone could contribute as much or as little as they felt able. A good end to the training. Thank you

Anonymous, Cairn Education

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