About Alex

Navigate Neurodiversity Occupational Therapy was set up by Alexandra Lawrence, an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist based in England. A queer, multiply neurodivergent OT;  dyslexic, dyspraxic, autistic, hypermobility, chronic pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma & SA survivor, and walking stick & ambulatory wheelchair user.

To our knowledge, this is the UK’s first OT service of its kind, solely supporting neurodivergent adults through remote, holistic, lived-experience-based, neuroaffirming therapy led by an OT with a large variety of lived experiences. Alex offers one-to-one OT sessions, speaking, webinars, and groups designed to support autonomy, identity, and well-being.

Alex is an Award nominee for the Diversity Power List 2025 & Dyspraxia Advocate 2024.

She created Navigate Neurodiversity Occupational Therapy in response to noticing a need for more lived experience-based OTs working with neurodivergent adults. There is currently a very small number of services for neurodivergent adults. But Alex believes that adults having access to lived-experience-based occupational therapy support is key to developing confidence, self-compassion and improving well-being.

Alex is an Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. She has a strong understanding of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of being neurodivergent and is committed to providing personalised and compassionate support. She is passionate about helping her clients progress towards their goals and lead happier lives.

Hobbies:

Alex enjoys spending time with animals (dogs are her special interest), going out for coffee, playing fun board games, playing with makeup looks, painting (oil and watercolour), crafts and shopping- especially for new stuffed animals. 

Personality:

Alex is a disabled white British woman who uses she/her pronouns. She is proudly LGBTQIA+ and a trans ally.

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Alex is known for her warm and caring nature, always willing to go the extra mile to support her clients. An introvert at heart, she finds solace in quieter hobbies and cherishes moments spent alone or with animals. Often described as quirky and with sense of humour. She treasures moments of shared laughter with her clients, especially when discovering similarities, like a mutual preference for eating only with little spoons while playfully joking about the 'evil' nature of big spoons.

In sessions Alex uses a relaxed approach, seeing herself as an equal with the client. Alex is chatty and enjoys hearing about clients interests and incorporating them into sessions, she communicates with a relaxed informal way in sessions.  Swearing, laughter, playfulness and anything else that makes the client comfortable is embraced. Alex is not a "blank slate" therapist. E.g she uses facial expressions, does happy dances to celebrate with you, and jaw drops if someone mistreats you!