The Weller Way

PDA Society Service Directory
Organisation Name: The Weller Way
Service Type:
  • Mentoring, Counselling and Coaching
Description of services:

Neuro Divergent affirming Family Relationship and Parenting support
Website:
Contact phone number: 07825411793
Contact email address: sarah@thewellerway.co.uk
Where do they offer their services:
  • Online
  • England - South East
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website: They have read the safe and appropriate support guidance and commit to working in the way it describes.
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?: No
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do:

I have been supporting families in the Charity sector and in my private practice for over 20 years, with a totally person centred and neuro affirming approach. Qualifications that assist my experience include:Certified NLP Practitioner/Breathwork Coach (BACP)/Licensed Practitioner for The Circle of Security Attachment intervention/Licensed Practitioner for Safe & Sound Protocol/Mental Health 1st Aider/Autism & PDA Studies Diploma. Practice supporting families established for 8 years.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy: Yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks: Yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy: No
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them: Yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with: Yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism:

I am a Mother of Neuro divergent children - AUDHD. In my practice I support, coach and mentor parents with Neuro divergent children, including Autism and Autism with a PDA profile.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands:

I have a successful practice running for over 8 years, which is sustained through word of mouth recommendations. I am asked to speak to local parent support groups regularly. Before I set up the practice I worked in the Mental Health and Homelessness sectors, supporting young people.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date:

Regular CPD - webinars and training with Online Events/ADDitude often and then PDA society/Naomi Fisher etc.I constantly learn and evolve through the privilege of working with my clients and their lived experiences. Identify in monthly supervision what is appropriate or needed.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences: Yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement): Yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have: Yes