About Neurowise
Why a brain-based dual-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 Brain-Based, Dual-Track Approach comes in. This unique approach builds on PACE, combining it with insights from neuroscience, acceptance and commitment, psychodynamic and behavioural therapy - creating a therapeutic caregiving model designed specifically for neurodiveristy.
Our programme is dual-track because it supports the wellbeing of caregivers and practitioners as well as children, 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.
Anna Webster, Founder and CEO
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.
Rebecca Govan, Associate
Becky has worked with people all of her adult life either as a Social Worker, Support Worker and Volunteer. Becky’s focus has been social work with adults and particularly older people with experience in mental capacity, safeguarding and joint working with health colleagues. Becky is a level 2 qualified Practice Educator and has worked freelance with students to enhance their learning experience on placement. She has presented on a wide range of topics including social care legislation, effective supervision and theory linked to practice.
Having become an adopter and discovered firsthand the challenges of supporting her child with FASD she commenced her PhD. This research focuses on social work support post adoption with families with a child with FASD. Rebecca also teaches within the Social Work Department at Birmingham City University and is a member of the Social Work Education, Policy and Practice research cluster bringing lived and professional experience. Becky has presented at conferences both nationally and internationally. Becky is also a qualified wellness coach and crossfit trainer with a commitment to promoting physical and mental wellbeing.
