Reconnecting Self: Skills and Insight for Trauma Recovery in Neurodivergent Women

6-Week Therapy Course

13th October through to 24th November 2026

With no group on 10th November (Show Week)

12:30-2pm Tuesday afternoons

Fendalton Community Centre

Who would benefit from this group?

  • An individual who identifies as a woman (or AFAB non-binary, trans, trans-femme) that is currently accessing therapeutic support via ACC Sensitive Claims.

  • An individual navigating the intersection of PTSD/trauma and ADHD who has the support of a current Lead Provider.

  • Has either a formal diagnosis of ADHD or strong clinical evidence/support for undiagnosed ADHD (alongside screening psychometrics to support).

What this course will cover:

  • Developing an increased understanding of the intersection of ADHD and trauma and how this can impact well-being and recovery.

  • Understanding the brain and the nervous system within neurodivergence and trauma.

  • Understanding overwhelm and cyclical burnout and neuroaffirming therapeutic responses to these experiences.

  • Development of self-regulatory strategies from an ACT framework to assist emotional regulation.

  • Recognising the links to Rejection Sesitivity Dysphoria (RSD) - how to recognise and begin to defuse it.

  • Developing a plan for how to integrate learning into discussions with Lead Providers to build upon well-being goals and recovery.

Course Details

When and Where:

This is a 6-week course.

Held at Fendalton Community Centre - Seminar Room

170 Clyde Road

Fendalton

Christchurch.

Sessions run:

Tuesday afternoons 12:30-2pm

13th October through 24th November

No group 10th November (show week)

Sessions run for 90mins

Group numbers run at a minimum of 8 individuals, with a maximum of 12

A welcome booklet outlining practical information on the venue, the group structure and what to expect from the process will be provided to confirmed group members in the lead up to group commencement.

Meet the Team

Kate Harris

Registered Clinical Psychologist

I have been providing ADHD assessments

and therapy for neurodivergent clients, including through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service

and within the justice system.

I am currently establishing an assessment clinic for adults in North Canterbury. My background also includes clinical research with the University of Canterburys Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group, where I conducted assessments

with children undergoing treatment for ADHD.

In addition to clinical work, I supervise other

psychologists who are completing ADHD assessments and delivering therapy to

neurodivergent clients.

Felicity Daly

Registered Clinical Psychologist

I am a clinical

psychologist working in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. I qualified in 2012 with my PGClinDipPsyc

and have a Masters degree within the area of behavioural pharmacology.

I have working experience within forensic psychology, neurodivergence, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, mood, personality disorders and complex trauma.

I enjoy working with individuals who have

more complex presentations and needs. I have delivered multiple trainings (across

professional backgrounds) and been a guest lecturer at Canterbury University at both an

undergraduate and postgraduate level.