MARCH 2025 • CLASS IS FULL
Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice
Delivered Online via Zoom


Neurodiversity Informed Practice
Delivered Online via Zoom
Our Award Winning, comprehensive and evidence based Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice is suitable for qualified Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Play Therapists, Guidance Counsellors, and therapists in training.
This programme is also open to Life Coaches, Educators, Family Support Workers, Residential Staff, Youth Workers and Social Workers who wish to ensure a neurodiversity affirming, strengths based and informed approach in their work.
Participants will develop a sound understanding of the nature and scope of Neurodiversity along with the appropriate skills to work in an informed, ethical and effective manner with clients who identify as Neurodivergent.
This course is recognised and approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and has been Awarded 105 IACP CPD Points.
Programme Tutors
This programme is delivered by an experienced team of neurodiverse tutors.
Romy Graichen
She, Her/They
Romy is the lead trainer on our Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice. She is late diagnosed multiply neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic), Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. Romy is also a parent to three neurodivergent children.
She has trained in a variety of modalities including Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Imago, Somatic Trauma Therapy and EFT. Romy specialises in Neurodiversity and Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, training and supervision. In addition to being a Brainspotting Consultant, she also delivers training on Neurodiversity Affirming Brainspotting internationally. Romy advocates for and is extremely passionate about inclusion and equity and the key focus of her work is on enhancing Neurodiversity Affirming Practice.
Dr. Amy Pearson
She, Her
Amy is a Chartered Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Psychology at Durham University and a member of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. Amy won the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for her research, which explored the abuse that autistic people experience at the hands of someone they know.
Her interest in autism has always been personal. Her brother was diagnosed in childhood and Amy realised through her work with autistic people that she was also autistic, leading to an adult diagnosis. Amy’s current research focuses on understanding factors that impact on well-being among autistic people across the lifespan with a particular interest in interpersonal relationships, victimisation, social identity, and stigma.
Programme Modules & Timetable
March to October 2026
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Course Orientation
Wednesday 19th March 2025
7:30 – 9:30 pm- Introduction to course philosophy, principals and assessments.
- Student Portal, support & expectations.
Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.
Nature & Scope of Neurodiversity
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Sunday 23rd March 2025
10am – 5pm on Zoom.- Medical and Social Model
- Ableism and Neurodiversity
- Neurodiversity Paradigm
- Neurodivergent Brains and Neurotypical Brains
Medical & Social Perspectives 1
Saturday 26th April 2025
Sunday 27th April 2025
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Medical and Social Perspectives on:
- Autism
- PDA
- ADHD
Medical & Social Perspectives 2
Saturday 17th May 2025,
Sunday 18th May 2025.
10am – 5pm on ZoomMedical and Social Perspectives on:
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dyspraxia
- Acquired Neurodivergence
Autistic Nuances
Saturday 28th June 2025
Sunday 29th June 2025
10am – 5pm on Zoom- Expressive Language
- Sensory Experiences
- Stimming
- Executive Functioning
- Double Empathy
Tutorial
Tuesday 8th July 2025 – Group 1
Or
Wednesday 9th July 2025 – Group 2.
7:30 – 9:30pm on ZoomParticipants are expected to attend one online tutorial.
You will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 on registration.Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.
Interpersonal Victimisation
Saturday 12th July 2025,
Sunday 13th July 2025.
10am – 5pm on Zoom- Gender, Sexuality and Neurodiversity
- Masking
- Stigma
Neurodivergence & Mental Health
Saturday 30th August 2025
Sunday 31st August 2025
Saturday 20th September 2025
Sunday 21st September 2025
10am – 5pm on Zoom.- Barriers to quality of life in Neurodivergent Individuals
- Primary Clinical Presentations
- Adapting and Modifying your Therapeutic Approach
- Modifying the Therapeutic Environment
Regulation
Saturday 18th October 2025,
Sunday 19th October 2025.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.- Polyvagal Theory
- Regulation and Co Regulation
- Regulation Tools and Strategies
Programme Closing – Group Process
Tuesday 21st October 2025
7:30 – 9:30pmGroup Process, Exploration of Knowledge and Implications for Professional Practice.
Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.
Programme Fee & Registration
Full Fee: €2,000
€600 Deposit on registration
€350 monthly for 4 months, automatically debited to payment card.
Entry Requirement
Our IACP CPD Approved and Recognised Specialist Diploma is open to practitioners working in the Mental Health, Education, Social Sciences and Social Care professions. Participants are required to have core training to Diploma Level.
Teaching Method
This programme will be facilitated entirely online on Zoom
Assessment
- Reflective Learning Journal – 2000 words
Book Review – 1500 words
Terms & Conditions:
Please read our Terms and Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your consent on the programme application form.
Testimonials
Previous Participant Feedback
“A truly neurodivergent affirming course, informative and interesting throughout. It exceeded all my expectations. Left me feeling empowered to make immediate changes to my practice in ways I wasn’t always expecting. This is a course grounded in theory and evidence, with so many practical applications for clients and colleagues. Thank you – highly recommend.”
– Lucy J. | Therapist
“This programme far exceed my expectations. Fantastic and relevant content, delivered by a team of passionate and neurodiverse facilitators. I learned so much, every part of the programme was highly considered and extremely engaging. This programme has greatly enhanced my understanding in relation to Neurodiversity and has had an immediate positive effect on my work practices.”
– Sarah P. | Social Worker
“5 Stars from me. Exceptional training so robust. A lovely blend of theory and practical skills development. The fact that the facilitators were neurodiverse drew me to the programme “ not about us, without us” . The Greenane Centre is most certainly leading the way in evidence based Neurodiversity Informed Training. I will definitely be back to undertake more training with this organisation.”
– Marie | Psychotherapist
Have Additional Questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries. We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.