Our Story
As parents and clinical psychologists, neuroaffirming practice is at the centre of everything we do. We often meet families and young people who have encountered ablest, behavioural practices which have been ineffective, shaming and in many cases, traumatic.
For us, we whole hearted embrace neuro-affirming practices and it is at the very core of what we offer in our clinic, Every Mind Child Psychology. We can see the amazing benefits to neurodivergent children of having their strengths recognised, and their needs supported. It is hugely validating and empowering to a young person to have the people around them advocating for their needs, and providing an environment where they can be their authentic and genuine self.
Our passion is to help those supporting children and young people to be neuro-affirming rather than neuro-shaming. We want to help parents to feel empowered themselves so they can support their child in this way.
Our courses have been constructed with and by autistic children and their families. They have told us what they want others to know about autism and ADHD, how they would like to be treated and what helps them to thrive.
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Who we are?
Met Liz and Kerstin, clinical psychologists, hoping for a more neuroaffirming future for our children and young people
Dr Liz Dawes
Liz is a clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with neurodivergent children, young people and their families. She is the founder and clinical director of Every Mind Child Psychology, a clinic designed to over neuro-affirming diagnostic assessment and psychological therapy to neurodivergent children. Liz is keen to keep young people at the heart of everything that happens at the clinic. They design the service, design the environment, and feedback on the kinds of the reports we produce.
Dr Kerstin Thirlwall
Kerstin is a clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience as a clinical researcher, assessor and practioner. She has worked with children and families in treatment trials, the NHS, schools and in private practice. She is an associate fellow of The British Psychological Society in recognition of her published research and has authored several books. Through her personal discoveries and parenting journey, Kerstin has channeled her expertise into supporting adults and children who are neurodivergent. Kerstin serves as a clinical lead at Every Mind Child Psychology and co-founded Nurturing Neurotypes, along with Liz, in order to disseminate valuable information and support the parenting community. Kerstin firmly believes that parents are best placed to help their children and her wish is for every child and family to receive the understanding and support they need to flourish.
