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Understanding Me We also support parents, families, schools and workplaces.

We help you to understand and navigate your diagnosis of Autism or ADHD with personalised strategies for daily life, empowering you to thrive and embrace your uniqueness.

🎉❤️ Happy Birthday, Kerry! ❤️🎉Happy Birthday to my friend and my business partner. Who knew that doing business together...
12/10/2026

🎉❤️ Happy Birthday, Kerry! ❤️🎉

Happy Birthday to my friend and my business partner. Who knew that doing business together would come with so much laughter, a few challenges, plenty of madness, and a friendship I’m truly grateful for.

Here’s to another year of chasing dreams, celebrating successes and supporting each other through the ups and downs. 🥂🎂

Tonight was the first of the next Understanding ADHD workshops 💚 It was so lovely to see some familiar faces from the Un...
17/09/2026

Tonight was the first of the next Understanding ADHD workshops 💚

It was so lovely to see some familiar faces from the Understanding Autism workshop, as well as parents of children we are currently working with. And it was amazing to welcome some new people along too!

This evening we looked at some of the differences between a neurotypical brain and an ADHD brain, exploring how ADHD can affect the way we think, process information and experience the world around us.

No pictures from the session tonight, but I did manage to capture this lovely sky just before we got started.

There’s definitely a different feel to the evenings now, with autumn slowly approaching. The darker evenings and cooler air are certainly making their presence known! I know some are very much looking forward to the cooler months 🤪

We’re very much looking forward to the weeks ahead for the Understanding ADHD workshop.💚

16/09/2026

✨Room update✨

We had a little time in between sessions today so set ourselves a challenge! To start with the Egyptian Cotton and get a wall done. We managed two! Luckily the walls are small 😂 one more wall to go.

Next up - decide on chairs. I know which ones I would like but know they are not very practical. Trying to sit on my ADHD impulsiveness/hyperfixation and see if we can come up with a different chair that’s more practical that’s equally as nice.

We also need to find some nice baskets to store things in. We are trying to be very thoughtful in terms of storage for the room. It is a nice cosy space so we do have to be very practical.

I thought I’d add a little clip at the end of the chaos we were working with 😂

🌱 Small steps can make a big difference 🌱When a child is given the right support to understand their diagnosis, those li...
15/09/2026

🌱 Small steps can make a big difference 🌱

When a child is given the right support to understand their diagnosis, those little moments of recognition can be so meaningful.

Sometimes it’s remembering something discussed in a session. Sometimes it’s beginning to understand why something feels difficult.

And sometimes it’s simply feeling comfortable enough to walk through the door and enjoy being there. 💚

This lovely message from a parent really captures those early steps and how valuable it can be for children to have a space where they feel comfortable, understood and supported.

15/09/2026

Yesterday we had a spare hour and a half before sessions and meetings started so of course we thought it would be an ideal time to start painting 😂 Luckily the room isn’t too big and we managed to get the first coat done just in time lol 😂💚

14/09/2026

✨Room update✨

Last week we made the important decision of which shade of green would work best in our room 💚 Once that was decided and the paint was purchased, we got to work on prepping the walls.

The prep might not be the most exciting part, but meant we could start painting this week 💚

✨ Are you looking for local support to help you better understand ADHD?✨Has someone in your family recently received an ...
09/09/2026

✨ Are you looking for local support to help you better understand ADHD?✨

Has someone in your family recently received an ADHD diagnosis, or are you currently waiting for an assessment and wanting to learn more?

Maybe you find yourself wondering…

💭 Why does asking them to do something so simple sometimes turn into an argument or what feels like defiance?

💭 Why do the strategies that seem to work for other children just not work for them?

💭 Why can they manage something one day but seem completely unable to do it the next?

💭 Why do they struggle with things that seem like they should be straightforward?

💭 And why does repeatedly asking, reminding or encouraging them sometimes make things even harder?

There’s often a reason. 💚

When we understand how an ADHD brain works, we can begin to understand that what looks like defiance, laziness, lack of motivation or not listening can sometimes be linked to differences in executive functioning, dopamine, emotional regulation, sensory processing and more.

And this is why neurotypical strategies don’t always work for a neurodivergent brain.

Rather than asking How do we make them do it?”, our workshop explores “Why is this difficult for them, and what can we do differently to support them?”

✨ Our Understanding ADHD Workshop might be just what you’re looking for.✨

📚 Understanding ADHD – 10-week workshop

📅 STARTS NEXT THURSDAY – 17th September
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm
📍 Woodlands Art Centre, Gillingham

Across the 10 weeks, we’ll explore:

💫The ADHD brain and how it differs from a neurotypical brain
💫Executive functioning and how it impacts everyday life
💫Dopamine and its role in ADHD
💫Sensory sensitivities and sensory processing
💫ADHD paralysis, meltdowns and burnout
💫Emotional regulation, tolerance and resilience
💫Practical strategies to better support someone with ADHD
💫Connecting with other parents and sharing experiences

We’ll also include hands-on activities and sensory experiences to help bring the learning to life.

💚 We’ve had a fantastic response so far and only have a few limited spaces remaining.

If you’d like to learn more about ADHD and, most importantly, understand the person behind the behaviour, we’d love to welcome you.

📧 [email protected]

✨ Sometimes, changing the way we understand something can change everything. ✨

💚Another amazing review, this time from a lovely parent about the impact their child’s sessions with us have had, not on...
09/09/2026

💚Another amazing review, this time from a lovely parent about the impact their child’s sessions with us have had, not only on the child themself but the whole family.💚

💫We were recommended to Understanding Me by our daughter's school following her ASD and ADHD diagnosis, and we are so grateful that we found Liz and Kerry.💫

From the very beginning, they have been incredibly personable, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. They have created a safe, supportive environment where our daughter feels understood and comfortable talking openly about the challenges she faces in everyday life, including school, friendships, food and other situations she finds difficult.

They have given her practical tools and strategies to help her better understand herself and navigate these challenges with greater confidence.

Before starting the sessions, we were really struggling as a family. Since working with Liz and Kerry, we have seen a significant improvement both at home and at school. Our daughter is happier, more confident and better able to manage situations that previously overwhelmed her.

One of the things that stands out most is that our daughter genuinely looks forward to her sessions. She feels listened to, supported and accepted, knowing she is speaking to people who truly understand how she feels. That reassurance has made an enormous difference to her.

Liz and Kerry are always happy to answer any questions we have and have been a fantastic source of support for us as parents as well. Their care extends beyond the sessions, and we have always felt that they genuinely want the very best for our daughter.

We have been so impressed with the support we have received that we will soon be signing our son up for their services too. We have also recommended Understanding Me to several friends, whose children now attend and have also benefited from their support.

We cannot thank Liz and Kerry enough for everything they have done for our family, and we would highly recommend Understanding Me to any family looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and effective support.

✨ Two years of Understanding Me ✨Last year, for our first birthday, we celebrated with a lovely big gathering surrounded...
09/09/2026

✨ Two years of Understanding Me ✨

Last year, for our first birthday, we celebrated with a lovely big gathering surrounded by friends, family and so many of the wonderful people we had worked with during our first 12 months. 💚

So, when our second birthday came around, you might have wondered why it looked like we hadn’t done much to celebrate…
Well, we chose to celebrate it a little differently this year — and a little more behind closed doors. ✨

As many of you know, we hire room space at Woodlands Art Centre to run our 1:1 sessions. Over the summer, we were given the amazing opportunity to have a room solely for Understanding Me.

That means it’s now our space. 🥹💚
A space where no one else will come in and use the room. A space that we can make our own.
And to us, that feels like a really big milestone.
So rather than having another birthday party, we decided to celebrate our second birthday by starting to turn our room into a cosy, welcoming and safe Understanding Me space, somewhere that feels comfortable from the moment you walk through the door.

We’re currently in the exciting (and slightly overwhelming! 😂) stage of choosing paint colours, carefully planning the layout and thinking about furniture, furnishings and all those little touches that will make the room feel ours.

🎨 As you can see, we’ve already started testing out some colours!

We’re so excited to see it all come together and think there’s no better way to kick-start our third year than by creating a space that reflects what Understanding Me is all about- a safe space to be understood, supported and completely yourself. 💚

Two years in… and we’re incredibly proud of how far Understanding Me has come.

Here’s to year three! 🥂✨

Watch this space… 👀💚

08/09/2026

When we first started Understanding Me, I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to connect with families and build those meaningful relationships in the same way we had when working in a school.

How wrong I was! 💚

Rosie’s story is a perfect example of why we do what we do. She reminds us that it’s not just about understanding autism and ADHD — it’s about building trust, creating a safe space and getting to know the person behind the diagnosis.

We couldn’t be more grateful to Rosie for sharing her experience and allowing us to share her words with you. 💚✨

“When I first started seeing Liz and Kerry, I was really reluctant. Meeting new people is difficult for me and having something new added to my normal schedule was hard. There were some weeks when I just couldn't face going, but they were always really patient with me and never made me feel bad about it.

Over time, that completely changed. I began to really look forward to seeing them and got to the point where I felt like I could talk to them about absolutely anything. They weren't just people I went to see because of my diagnosis – they became people I trusted and felt were my friends.

Our sessions didn't always feel like they were just about 'me' or about having ADHD and ASD. We shared experiences, coloured, made stickers and talked about things we had in common and were interested in. That made it much easier for me to open up because I never felt like I was being questioned or analysed.

Over the 18 weeks, they helped me understand my diagnosis and, more importantly, understand myself. I started to recognise the things I find difficult, what can overwhelm me and why I sometimes feel or react differently.

One of the biggest things they taught me was that it's okay to take a rest, walk away from a situation or sometimes not do something that everyone expects me to do if I'm finding it too much. I've never wanted to use my diagnosis as an excuse for anything, but Liz and Kerry helped me understand that looking after myself and recognising my limits isn't making excuses. It's understanding what I need.

I haven't had regular sessions with Liz and Kerry since January 2026, but I know they are only ever a text away. They still check in on me regularly, and knowing they are there if I need them is extremely reassuring.

I'm so grateful that I met them. It took me a while to let them in, but I'm really glad I did. They helped me understand and accept parts of myself that I didn't understand before, and I know I can always go back to them if I need to.

Thank you Liz and Kerry ❤️”

Thank you, Rosie, for trusting us and letting us be part of your journey. 💚

It means so much to know that our sessions can help young people not only understand their diagnosis, but understand and accept themselves too.✨

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