
DR JESS RAYNER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
EMDR THERAPIST

Neuro-affirmiNG TherapY
Therapy that adapts to you...not the other way around
My Experience
Alongside professional experience supporting neurodivergent clients, I also bring lived experience as a late-diagnosed ADHDer and part of a neurodivergent household. I continue to learn through ongoing training, keeping up-to-date with the latest research and listening to neurodivergent voices
My Beliefs and Approach
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I believe neurodivergence is a difference, not a deficit, or something that needs to be fixed. Many struggles neurodivergent people experience come from living in systems that prioritise productivity and conformity over compassion and support.
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Busy environments, constant demands, pressure to perform in a certain way, social media, and too much stimulation can make everyday life feel even more overwhelming and exhausting for neurodivergent folk.
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Navigating life stressors, the workplace, social systems and traumatic experiences can add extra layers of difficulty. Neurodivergent people are more likely to experience fatigue and long-term physical health problems, which can incredibly tough to navigate and manage.
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My mission is to create a space where you feel less pressure to mask, perform or explain yourself, and where you can show up more fully as you are!
What I offer
Therapy can be adapted to support you in ways such as:
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Flexible and collaborative sessions
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Therapy tailored to your communication style and needs
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Space to unmask without judgement
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Consideration of sensory needs and finding the right pace
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Support with burnout, anxiety, rejection and self-doubt
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Exploring identity, self-understanding and self-acceptance
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Identifying and working with your strengths
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A compassionate, non-pathologising, approach
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Support with late diagnosis or self-identification journeys