Danielle Dryden

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Join date: Jun 10, 2023

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Danielle has over 25 years experience in helping individuals, many of whom have diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodiverse conditions. Based in Northwest England Danielle is deeply knowledgeable in neurodiversity due to her personal experience with Autism and ADHD, being a Mum of ND whilst also having receiving her own Autism and ADHD diagnosis. Danielle has worked within Probation Services and the NHS, earning certifications in health coaching, CBT and counselling. She champions trauma-informed practices and Positive Psychology, focussing on empowering the neurodiverse community through tailored and adapted strategies. Danielle's commitment to continuous education and her extensive academic and professional background equip her to significantly enhance the lives of those she supports.

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Aug 12, 2026 ∙ 11 min

Morning Anxiety in Neurodivergent Adults: Causes and Practical Support.

Watercolour Illustration of a Person In Bed with Covers Pulled up to face, revealing anxious eyes. Waking with dread, racing thoughts, physical tension or the sense that the day is already too much can be a familiar experience for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults. Morning anxiety is common, and it isn't a personal failing or proof that you're incapable of managing your life. Several factors may overlap. Poor or disrupted sleep, ongoing stress, sensory needs, executive functioning demands and...

Jul 18, 2026 ∙ 15 min

What Is Self-Understanding for Late-Diagnosed Autistic and ADHD Adults?

Person sat on the floor looking in a mirror at their reflection, watercolour illustration on white background Receiving an autism or ADHD diagnosis can explain years of confusion, exhaustion and self-criticism, but diagnosis is a starting point rather than a complete answer. Self-understanding means learning how you think, feel, function, connect with others and recover, so you can replace blame with compassionate and useful insight. Psychology offers a strong foundation for this process,...

Jul 11, 2026 ∙ 16 min

Why Your Coach Might Use Motivational Interviewing: What Coaching Psychology Teaches us About Supporting Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults.

Welcome to Inside Coaching Psychology, a series exploring the research, theories and evidence-informed approaches that shape my coaching practice. Whether you're considering coaching yourself, you're a fellow coach, or you're simply curious about the psychology of change, these articles aim to make coaching psychology accessible, practical and relevant If you've spent any time reading about coaching, you've probably come across phrases such as goal setting, accountability or behaviour...