It started with a Christmas party that changed everything. What I thought was anxiety turned out to be my first autistic shutdown; the moment that led me to discover I’m AuDHD. This is my story of late diagnosis, self-discovery, and learning that being different isn’t something to fix; it’s something to understand, accept, and advocate for.

UK personal trainer prices for 2026: in-person sessions typically cost £30–£50 per hour and online coaching £100–£250 per month. Here's what you actually get for your money.

Fitness isn’t about being perfect — it’s about finding what actually feels right for your brain and body. If the gym has ever felt overwhelming or “not made for you,” this blog breaks down a kinder, more neurodivergent-friendly way to approach movement.

Fitness should never feel like sensory overload. As a neurodivergent personal trainer, I know how overwhelming gyms and rigid routines can be. This guide helps you adapt movement to your unique sensory needs.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is intense emotional pain triggered by real or perceived rejection. It's most closely linked with ADHD, many autistic people experience it too, and it's far more than "being sensitive." Here's what RSD is, why it happens, and nine practical strategies to help you manage it.

Looking for a personal trainer who understands ADHD or autism? I'm an AuDHD, CIMSPA-registered coach, and I build online training around executive dysfunction, sensory needs and energy crashes, not willpower.

Confused by "3x10" and how long to rest between sets? Here's reps and sets explained in plain English, with practical, neurodivergent-friendly tips for actually keeping track once you're in the gym.

Noise, lights and crowded gyms can make exercise feel impossible when you're autistic or ADHD. Here's how to choose quieter equipment, set up a sensory-friendly home workout space, and modify your training so it works with your nervous system, not against it.

Prioritise comfort, choose items that make you feel confident, and remember that the most important thing is showing up and taking care of yourself.

I passed my Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification with OriGym, but the process wasn’t easy. This post reflects on the barriers, accessibility challenges, and my mission to make the fitness industry more inclusive for neurodivergent people.