We’re so glad you’re here.

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Our work is based on the principles of the Neurodiversity-Affirming Movement, where difference is seen as normal, not disordered.

We know how important this work is, because we are Neurodivergent.

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Co-founded in 2022 by Anna Clarke (Psychologist & Play Therapist) and Monique Mitchelson (Clinical Psychologist), Divergent Futures is your hub for comprehensive resources, training, and consultation for supporting Neurodivergent clients through a strengths-based lens.

Our primary focus is to empower therapists and other professionals in integrating principles of the Neurodiversity-Affirming Movement into their work with Autistic and ADHD people.

We embrace the unique strengths of Neurodivergent individuals while acknowledging the inherent challenges faced in a world misaligned with Autistic and ADHD neurocognitive differences.

We believe in taking a compassionate, inclusive approach to education, and will meet you where you’re at in your journey.

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Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to upskill, or you’re embarking on the early stages of becoming Neurodiversity-Affirming, we welcome you to join us in rewriting the narrative surrounding Neurodiversity!

Together, we can shape a world where we recognise the value of every Neurotype, and provide appropriate support for challenges that can arise from not being in the Neuromajority.

Meet Our Co-Directors!

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Anna Clarke

Psychologist

Play Therapist

EMDRAA Accredited Consultant

Co-authored the first peer-reviewed publication on Neurodiversity-Affirming approaches to EMDR in the Oxford Handbook of EMDR 


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Monique Mitchelson

Clinical Psychologist, M. Clin. Psych MAPS

Co-author of Amazon’s 1# Best-Seller Therapy Book ‘The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD’

Co-host of The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast (Which is in the top 1% of Spotify Podcasts!)

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What Sets Us Apart…

  • We can proudly say we are speaking from experience, as we're both Neurodivergent ourselves.

    Too often we see people claiming to be 'experts' on Neurodiversity.

    Our point of difference is that we have a combined amount of 15 years of clinical experience as psychologists, as well 60 years living as Neurodivergent people.

    We're here to meet everyone where they’re at, and invite all professionals to the table to learn from us. We're all in this together!

  • As passionate practitioners and advocates, we could easily dedicate a whole page to our values as an organisation!

    In summary, they are:
    Authenticity
    Evidence
    Compassion
    Accountability
    Courage
    Change
    Social Justice

  • We are focused on the following 2 UN SD Goals to guide our business activities.

    Goal 4 - Quality Education
    We are providing evidence-based, high quality information for neuro-affirming practices in therapy.

    Goal 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    When our clients give this care to their clients, this then leads to better school experiences and vocational attainment — further increasing education outcomes!

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Both Monique & Anna are sought-after speakers and advocates, determined to share their knowledge and use their voices to amplify Neurodiversity-Affirming practices.

Training

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR workshops

  • Trauma-informed therapy with Autistic & ADHD people

  • Neurodivergent women’s health

  • Working with co-occurring chronic pain and illness

  • Supporting Neurodivergent children and parents

  • General Neurodiversity-Affirming education

Conferences

We will be at ‘APS Festival of Psychology 2025’

  • AADPA Conference 2024

  • APS Counselling Psychology Conference 2024

  • APS Educational and Developmental Psychology Conference 2023

  • EMDRAA Hybrid Conference 2023

  • APS Trauma and Neurodiversity Symposium 2023

  • Spectrum Space Symposium 2023

  • Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2023

  • AADPA Conference 2023

Advocacy

  • Monique successfully advocated for addition of stimulant medications to the PBS for adults with late-diagnosed ADHD

  • Anna has presented evidence at two Royal Commissions regarding abuse of Neurodivergent people in health-care settings

  • Monique is on the Diagnosis, Supports and Services Committee for the National Autism Strategy

  • Monique is on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working group for EMDRAA