Everything you need to know about our
Free2BMe CPD Certificate in Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
“It was an inclusive, considerate and well-rounded mix of academic and real-life experience learning”.
About the Free2BMe CPD Certificate in Neurodiversity-affirming Practice
Our CPD Certificate in Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice is designed to provide the knowledge you need to feel confident and supported in working with neurodivergent clients.
The certificate features:
Flexible payment plans
Sessions that fit around working hours
Small groups
Trainers with lived experience
What do I need to do to be awarded the certificate?
You will need to attend/complete:
6 live, online workshops - one short intro and 5 deeper dive sessions, each viewing the neurodivergent experience through a different lens.
1 neurodivergence-focused group supervision session (2hrs)
A learning consolidation group, where you will demonstrate how you have applied what you have learned to your practice (2hrs)
There are also info/FAQ sessions held before the course and to support with preparation for the learning consolidation group (attendance optional)
What are the workshops?
Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice (2hrs), giving you a solid foundation on which to build your knowledge as you progress through the certificate courses
Three focused workshops, exploring the reality of working with neurodivergent clients:
Working Therapeutically with Adult ADHD (2× 3hrs)
Working Therapeutically with Autistic Adults (2× 3hrs)
Working with AuDHD and Multiple Neurodivergence (3hrs)
Neurodivergence and Trauma (3hrs)
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and learning differences (3hrs)
A neurodivergence-focused group supervision session (usually 2hrs)
Learning consolidation group (usually 2hrs)
Unavailable for one or more of the live online workshops? These can be completed on demand by watching the video/completing the exercises self guided. Please be aware that there may be a 2-3 week gap between the live workshop taking place and on demand content being available to allow time for us to edit the recording for self-guided participants.
Dates: We are now fully booked for our current cohort. Cohort 5 is now open for applicants and will be on Wednesday evenings starting in January 2027. learn more here. Cohort 6 will run early 2027 on a Saturday morning. Please register your interest here.
Total contact time: 23hrs (including the optional info sessions)
Total time: required for certificate (including prep for learning consolidation group presentation): 23-25hrs
Investment: £500 (or £400 concession price)
INTERESTED?
You can find out more by watching our FREE Introduction to the Certificate course,
including tips on learning, reflective practice and applying theory to practice.
This recording introduces our learning ethos and values, outlines the structure of the course and its theoretical foundations, assessment of progress and learning, and some frequently asked questions.
The introduction is available to watch on demand, and includes a handout of the presentation covered during the videos.
Payment options
Accessibility and affordability are important to us. While we are unable to afford to offer any free places at this time, we are offering several payment options, including instalment payments and concession rates for low income.
There is no interest on the instalments, and we will not penalise anybody with higher fees for paying monthly.
Our Trainers
All of our training and supervision sessions are designed and led by neurodivergent professionals with a wealth of experience working with neurodivergent people in clinical and coaching practice.
Liz Smith
BACP Accredited therapist, clinical supervisor and trainer. Adult diagnosed autistic/ADHD (AuDHD) and dyspraxia. Interested in all things neuro-affirming therapy, wider ethical concerns in the counselling professions, and the impact of technology on wellbeing.
Aitch Nicol
Psychotherapist & trainer. Adult diagnosed ADHD, suspected autism, identifying as AuDHD.
Natalie Kennedy
Psychotherapist & trainer. Adult diagnosed autistic/ADHD (AuDHD) and dyslexia.