About Neurowise
Why a brain-based caregiver-first 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 unique Neurowise brain-based, caregiver-first approach comes in. Our SPARCS approach builds on PACE, combining it with insights from neuroscience and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - creating a therapeutic caregiving model designed specifically for FASD and neurodiversity
Our programme 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 Director
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.
My passion is to help neurodiverse families to not just survive, but thrive and enjoy life. As an adoptive mum to a gorgeous 13-year-old boy with FASD, ADHD, and autism, I have first hand 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.
With an MSc in Psychology with Neuroscience, an MA in Sociology, a Foundation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling, a Certificate in Counselling and Level 4 training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I have a deep understanding of emotion, behaviour, and the complexities of neurodiversity and FASD.
I’m looking forward to working with you.
Rebecca Govan, Associate
Rebecca Govan is Neurowise Associate, Registered Social Worker, Researcher, Coach and Trainer. Her professional experience of over 20 years spans social work practice with adults, university lecturing, workforce development and project management .
Rebecca’s doctoral research focuses on post adoption social work and FASD and she has presented at conferences nationally and internationally in this much needed specialism.
Drawing upon lived and learned experience when discussing challenges to practice and family life, Rebecca offers empathy and expertise. Alongside this Rebecca is a certified wellness coach and CrossFit trainer committed to integrating physical and mental wellbeing in her work and life.