FAQ’s

FAQ’s

1. What is A-typicats?

A-typicats is a neurodivergent-led consultancy offering specialist neurodiversity training, coaching, and psychotherapy. We help organisations, helping-profession practitioners, and individuals build more inclusive and neuro-affirming environments.

2. Who is A-typicats for?

Our services are designed for:
• Higher Education Institutions
• Secondary Education
• Therapists, counsellors, and helping-profession practitioners
• Managers and workplace leaders
• Neurodivergent individuals seeking coaching or therapeutic support with

We also work charities, private organisations, and community groups.

3. Do I need a formal diagnosis to access coaching or therapy?

No. You do not need a formal diagnosis. We welcome anyone who identifies as neurodivergent, suspects they may be, or simply wants to explore supportive approaches.

4. What types of neurodiversity training do you offer?

We provide a range of lived-experience-led and research-informed workshops, including:
• Introduction to Neuro-Inclusion
• Neurodivergence for Managers
• Working with Neurodivergent Clients (for therapists)
• Bespoke training tailored to your organisation or team

5. Do you offer bespoke or customised training?

Yes. We regularly design custom training programmes, consultation packages, and workshops shaped around the needs of your organisation, staff, or student community.

6. How can A-typicats support Higher Education Institutions?

We help universities improve neuro-inclusion through:
• Staff training
• Strategic consultancy
• Inclusive teaching and support guidance
• Talent development and retention strategies
◦ This includes working directly with academic departments, professional services, and leadership teams.

7. What qualifications do your practitioners have?

Our team combines lived neurodivergent experience with professional and academic expertise across:
• Coaching
• Counselling and psychotherapy
• Higher education leadership
• Applied research
◦ This dual approach ensures our work is both evidence-based and meaningfully grounded in lived experience.

8. Are your sessions available online?

Yes. All coaching, counselling, and consultancy services are available online, with some in-person options available in Norwich, UK.

9. How long are 1-to-1 sessions?

Most sessions last 50 minutes, but this may vary depending on the service. During your free introductory call, we can discuss the structure that best suits your needs.

10. How do I book a session or training?

You can book a free 30-minute introductory video call through our website’s contact page. This helps us understand your needs and recommend the right service.

11. Can managers or workplace leaders benefit from your training?

Absolutely. Our Neurodivergence for Managers course is designed specifically for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals who want to build more inclusive, accessible, and legally compliant workplaces.

12. Are your trainings suitable for beginners?

Yes. All trainings are accessible to staff at every level, regardless of their prior knowledge of neurodiversity. We adapt our sessions to ensure they are clear, practical, and engaging.

13. Do you offer training for therapists or counsellors?

Yes. Our specialist course Working with Neurodivergent Clients provides therapeutic tools, strategies, and perspectives to support neurodivergent clients more effectively and ethically.

14. Do you provide resources or downloadable materials?

Yes. We occasionally publish free resources and articles on our Blog page and provide tailored resource packs as part of certain training packages.

15. What makes A-typicats different from other neurodiversity consultancies?

A-typicats is entirely neurodivergent-led, with a strong combination of academic expertise, therapeutic training, and lived experience. Our approach is intentionally authentic, evidence-informed, and anti-pathologising, focusing on strengths, accessibility, and meaningful inclusion.

16. How do I know which service is right for me or my organisation?

Booking a free exploratory call is the best way to find the right fit. We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and context, then recommend the most suitable training, coaching, or consultancy option.

17. Do you work internationally?

Yes. Many of our services, including training, consultancy, and 1-to-1 work are available to clients worldwide via online delivery.