Specialist HR Consultant

Meet our Specialist Neurodiversity Human Resources Consultant -

Mrs Lorraine McCullough.

Lorraine McCullough is one of our Trustees and serves as a Senior Human Resources professional, bringing 20 years of extensive, senior-level HR expertise across the community, voluntary, and public sectors.

As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman, Lorraine combines lived experience with a strong professional skillset, offering a depth of understanding that bridges policy, people, and practice. She is uniquely placed to support both individuals and organisations in navigating neurodiversity in the workplace, moving beyond surface-level inclusion towards meaningful, sustainable change.

Lorraine provides specialist guidance across key areas including neurodivergent-affirming HR policy development, reasonable adjustments, performance management, wellbeing and retention, absence management, and neuroinclusive organisational culture.

Her approach is pragmatic, compassionate, and firmly grounded in employment law, best practice, and real-world organisational pressures.

With a clear focus on both employee wellbeing and organisational effectiveness, Lorraine supports employers & employees to reduce risk, improve outcomes, and create environments where neurodivergent staff are not only supported, but able to thrive.

Consultancy Services on offer

Our Specialist Neurodiversity HR Consultancy provides bespoke, neuroaffirming support for both employers and employees, tailored to organisational context, sector, and individual need. Support can be accessed as a one-off consultation or as comprehensive, ongoing involvement.

1. Free Initial Consultation (30 minutes)

A confidential, no-obligation conversation designed to clarify needs, assess risk, and identify appropriate next steps.

Suitable for:

Employers exploring neurodiversity-informed HR practice
Employees seeking guidance around workplace challenges
Early-stage concerns or uncertainty about rights and responsibilities

Focus areas may include:

Understanding neurodivergence in the workplace
Initial advice on reasonable adjustments
Early dispute or concern identification
Deciding whether further consultancy is required

(Fees applicable for all services below)

2. Targeted Advisory Support

Short-term, focused input where specific advice or documentation is required.

For Employers

Neurodivergent-affirming policy review and development
Reasonable adjustment planning and implementation
Managing performance, absence, or conduct through a neurodiversity-informed lens
Supporting managers with complex employee needs
Risk reduction and compliance with employment law

For Employees

Understanding workplace rights and protections
Support with disclosure decisions
Guidance around reasonable adjustments
Preparation for meetings with HR or management

3. Ongoing Consultancy & Case Management

Comprehensive, hands-on support for complex or sensitive situations requiring continuity and depth.

4. Grievance, Disciplinary & Formal Process Support

Specialist involvement where matters have entered formal HR procedures.

5. Tribunal Preparation & Support

Where disputes cannot be resolved internally, we provide specialist neurodiversity-informed HR support through tribunal preparation.

Our Approach

Neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed

Grounded in employment law and best HR practice

Balanced, ethical, and solutions-focused

Equally supportive of organisational integrity and individual wellbeing

To access this specialist service, complete the confidential enquiry form at the link below