The BBB Model
Methodology Behind the Magic!
Beyond Diagnosis
Over the last 10 years, much progress has been made in terms of increased recognition and understanding of ADHD and Autism.
Particularly with presentations that have been historically overlooked (like late diagnosed adults and gender differences).
This is not a failure of care in the medical/diagnosis system.
It is a gap between knowing what might help and making it work in your actual life.
Brain Body Bloom is not healthcare or treatment.
It complements diagnosis, medication and therapy, not replacing it.
Why I created Brain Body Bloom
This ‘gap’ in care for neurodiverse individuals is exactly why I created BBB.
I started this work in 2021. By mid 2022, I became fascinated by two questions in particular:
What supports meaningful change?
What was actually helping people?
Almost instantly, it was clear to me that this would vary immensely between individuals.
Each presentation was a unique kaleidoscope of experiences and needs.
There are recognisable ADHD/autism patterns and trends, but every person's combination of experiences, needs, strengths, environment and circumstances is different.
Combining my academic knowledge, lived experience as an AuDHDer, and professional experience working directly with over 100 neurodivergent clients, a bespoke approach was born!
Within the Brain Body Bloom approach, bespoke is a critical descriptor, not just a selling point.
The BBB Model - Unpacked
The ‘kaleidoscope’ in presentation (common neurodivergent patterns) means that strategies need individualising.
In drafting the Brain Body Bloom approach, I recognised my ability to create conditions in which clients can understand themselves, experiment and make their own changes.
I continued to develop this approach, noticing recurring themes in the areas clients explored as they worked towards greater self-understanding and agency.
I found these themes could be organised into different stages, eventually fitting into a simple formula.
The BBB Model - Unpacked
The ‘kaleidoscope’ in presentation (common neurodivergent patterns) means that strategies need individualising.
In drafting the Brain Body Bloom approach, I recognised my ability to create conditions in which clients can understand themselves, experiment and make their own changes.
I continued to develop this approach, noticing recurring themes in the areas clients explored as they worked towards greater self-understanding and agency.
I found these themes could be organised into different stages, eventually fitting into a simple formula.
You can think of it this way:
Connection builds safety. Understanding builds clarity. Regulation builds stability.
From that foundation, we bloom.
Designed to Adapt with You
In nature, a 'living system', like an ecosystem or the human body, never stops changing. We often consider growth as straight line, like how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly and a seed becomes a flower. In reality, living things constantly adapt to it's environment to survive. The caterpillar eats the plants leaves so it learns to grow stronger ones and the butterfly pollinates the flower, allowing it to plant new seeds.
This is BBB's foundational framework. Modelled after a dynamic living system, it's flexible, adaptive and never truly 'finished'. Information is continuously looped, each pillar transformed by the one before it.
By rejecting the idea of 'completion' and shifting focus to managing an ongoing lifestyle, the BBB model has successfully nurtured many different neurodivergence folks, through the changes stages of their lives.
How do referrals work?
Parents, carers and professionals are welcome to contact me to discuss whether Brain Body Bloom might be a suitable option.
An initial enquiry can cover the individual's circumstances, the type of support being sought and practical questions about coaching.
If the individual would like to proceed, we'll arrange the appropriate next steps directly with them.
A formal clinical referral is not required.
Individuals can also contact me themselves.
Working with Parents & Families
I recognise that parents and families can play an important role in helping young adults access and maintain appropriate support.
Where the client is aged 18 or over, coaching is a confidential relationship with the client themselves.
Parents may be involved in initial enquiries, practical arrangements or funding, but this does not automatically provide access to session content, progress updates or personal information.
Any ongoing involvement or information-sharing is discussed with the client and agreed with their informed consent, subject to applicable safeguarding and legal obligations.
When might coaching not be appropriate?
Brain Body Bloom is a coaching and mentoring service, not a clinical or crisis intervention service.
I do not provide diagnostic assessments, prescribe medication or replace psychological or psychiatric treatment.
Where someone requires urgent mental-health support, specialist treatment or a level of care beyond my professional scope, a more appropriate service may be needed before or alongside coaching.