Our journey
Think Different Consulting was founded by neurodivergent thought leader Sadie Gillett in July 2023.
Since then, we have grown into a small team of professionals with a high level of expertise. Between us, we've worked in local authorities, NHS services, education, health and social care. We have extensive direct experience in teaching, mentoring and supporting neurodivergent children and young people in schools, colleges and their homes.
But we’re also people, and we have a lot of lived experience of neurodivergence. Many of us have been a parent or professional in the system, some of us have neurodivergent children (in the system or outside of it) and some of us are neurodivergent ourselves.
This means we understand the complex journey families and educators face when supporting neurodivergent children and young people in today's education system. Our unique approach challenges and changes the way the system understands and responds to children or young people’s needs, not the children or young people themselves – working closely with families, schools, local authorities and other professionals to help everyone understand how to move forward, progressively and compassionately.
We put the voices and perspectives of neurodivergent children and young people at the centre of everything we do, and we celebrate each child or young person’s unique strengths, as well as recognising their challenges. Our expertise and lived experience means we know how to connect with neurodivergent children and young people, and our one-to-one mentoring service and social groups are growing rapidly as a result.
Unlike larger organisations, we prioritise being readily available and responsive, ensuring families and professionals never feel alone in navigating challenging situations.
Whether you're facing issues with school attendance, unmet needs, demand avoidance, mental health, educational trauma or exclusions, we will offer understanding and a deep commitment to improving the lives of neurodivergent children, young people and their families.
“Sadie’s reputation and network carries such weight that professionals really listen and take on board her recommendations. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without their help and can’t recommend Think Different Consulting enough!”