Embracing Relational Neurodivergent Affirming Practice (Across the Lifespan) 17.01.26

Neurodivergent individuals are increasingly seeking therapists and professionals who understand and affirm their unique ways of being. This one-day interactive workshop provides both the context and the relational depth needed to cultivate a truly neurodivergent-affirming practice.
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • 10am-5pm
  • Live Online Training Event

About The Training

Neurodivergent individuals are increasingly seeking therapists and professionals who understand and affirm their unique ways of being. This one-day interactive workshop provides both the context and the relational depth needed to cultivate a truly neurodivergent-affirming practice.Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm and enriched by both lived and professional insight, the workshop explores how to meet clients in their uniqueness, honour different forms of communication, and attune to sensory and emotional experiences across the lifespan. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the neurodiversity movement and greater confidence in offering inclusive, authentic, and empowering therapeutic relationships. This innovative course has been designed, and will be faciliated by Michelle Fahy (MIACP; MEAIP). Michelle is an accredited adult and child/adolescent psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer with over 25 years’ experience in group facilitation and therapeutic practice. She brings specialist training in creative and trauma-informed therapies, neurodiversity, and gender/sexual diversity.Alongside her professional expertise, Michelle brings her own lived experience as an ADHD practitioner, offering an authentic perspective that blends personal insight with clinical depth. She is passionate about empowering professionals to embrace diversity, reduce stigma, and cultivate practices where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. Michelle also works as a part-time trainer, wellbeing coordinator, and diversity officer for CTC.

  • Understand the neurodiversity paradigm and how it informs affirming practice
  • Explore lived experiences and how they intersect with clinical knowledge
  • Adapt relational approaches to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and older clients
  • Develop individualised, strength-based ways of working that honour uniqueness
  • Deepen their capacity to foster inclusive and empowering therapeutic relationships

This workshop is suitable for:

  • Psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors
  • Social workers and occupational therapists
  • Educators and allied professionals
  • Anyone seeking to deepen their confidence in neurodivergent-affirming practice

Non-refundable booking deposit of €50. Full fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellations within 14 days of the course. You can nominate another person to attend in your place.

Materials & Resources Needed
  • Notebook and pens/coloured pencils
  • 10 small items (from nature, household, or miniatures) for reflective exercises
  • Access to a computer with stable internet, headphones, and a private space
Our Distinguished Trainer
Michelle Fahy
Lecturer
Michelle Fahy (MIACP; MEAIP) has worked as a group process facilitator for CTC for over eight years and also serves as a part-time trainer, wellbeing coordinator, and equality & diversity officer. She is an experienced biodynamic and creative psychotherapist, group process facilitator, integrative clinical supervisor, and  personal leadership & executive coach. Michelle holds an MA in psy...

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will receive a CTC Certificate of Attendance after the training.

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