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Specialist HR Consultant 

Meet our Specialist Neurodiversity Human Resources Consultant -       

Mrs Lorraine McCullough.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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(Fees applicable for all services below)

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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

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3. Ongoing Consultancy & Case Management

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

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4. Grievance, Disciplinary & Formal Process Support

Specialist involvement where matters have entered formal HR procedures.

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5. Tribunal Preparation & Support

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

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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

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

Further Information

We recognise the current pressures on primary care in relation to all aspects of the work they do, not just in relation to ADHD.

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The intention of this service is not to create additional workload for GPs or other practitioners, but rather to reduce pressure arising from the increasing number of patients presenting with ADHD-related difficulties.

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The ADHD Support While Waiting Programme, early intervention service is designed specifically for adults who are awaiting ADHD assessment, awaiting follow-up from assessment, or attempting to access support. It is a non-clinical, psychoeducational and practical support programme, delivered by qualified practitioners, and aligned with NICE guidance.

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The core aim of the programme is to:

  • Support individuals experiencing functional difficulties (e.g. executive dysfunction, emotional regulation challenges)

  • Reduce distress, overwhelm, and burnout

  • Improve day-to-day functioning and engagement with services

  • Prevent escalation into crisis or higher-tier services

  • Provide psychotherapeutic education

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Importantly, this is not a diagnostic or assessment service, and participation does not require formal confirmation from primary care if the patient has the requested information.

 

Referral Process - 

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To ensure minimal impact on time, we have built in multiple alternative verification pathways, including:

  • Self-referral via QR code & evidence

  • Self-declaration supported through our triage process

  • Signposting by GP practice staff

  • HSC confirmation where available

  • GP letter - A template of which we provide

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This means that patients can access the service without any GP involvement if preferred.

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The funding requires that the patient/service user MUST have verifiable information of having been referred and or waiting on follow up for ADHD related support.

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This initiative to work alongside primary care and secondary care in a supportive capacity, rather than adding to existing pressures.

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We genuinely value the role of GPs and other medical practitioners.

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If you would like any further information, please feel free to get in touch via -

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info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk

02896 208284

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