About Neurowise
Why a brain based parallel track approach to therapeutic caregiving?
Children and young people with FASD, ADHD, or autism often face challenges with regulating emotions, managing relationships, and having their needs met. When these needs go unmet, the behaviours that follow can feel overwhelming for caregivers and practitioners.
Traditional therapeutic parenting models like PACE don’t always address the wellbeing of caregivers and practitioners, nor do they fully account for the brain-based roots of these difficulties.
That’s where the Neurowise Parallel Track Approach comes in. Our programme starts by supporting the wellbeing of caregivers and practitioners, building their capacity in the areas where neurodiverse children and young people often struggle. At the same time, this creates a positive ripple effect—children benefit from a more regulated environment and from the skills and understanding that adults can pass down in accessible, practical ways.
Our brain-based approach is unique. It combines insights from neuroscience with acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic principles, and behavioural therapy—creating a therapeutic caregiving programme designed specifically for neurodiversity.
Anna Webster, Founder of Neurowise
My passion is to help neurodiverse families to not just survive, but thrive and enjoy life. As an adoptive mum to a gorgeous 12-year-old boy with FASD, ADHD, and autism, I have firsthand experience of how hard it is to manage the rollercoaster of emotions and challenging behaviours. I understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel. And I know how much you can feel blamed and shamed by a lack of understanding and support for brain-based challenges.
As a Coaching Psychologist, Psychotherapist in Training, Certified NHS Wellbeing Coach, and Qualified Trainer, I bring over a decade of experience in coaching and training families and professionals. I also work for The University of Salford on a study into a programme for FASD caregivers.
With an MSc in Psychology with Neuroscience, an MA in Sociology and certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Coaching, Mindful Self Compassion and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, I have a deep understanding of emotion, behaviour, and the complexities of neurodiversity.
I’m looking forward to working with you.