About ExploreBuddy
ExploreBuddy is a specialist service supporting parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, including those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex or dual diagnoses. We offer a compassionate, strengths-based approach that combines tailored training with direct sensory and wellbeing support.
Practical and Parent-Focused
Our training is easy to apply in daily life, empowering parents and carers with realistic, effective tools rooted in understanding and empathy.
Child-Led and Individualised
Every child or young person is supported at their own pace, with sessions tailored to their unique communication style, sensory profile, and needs.
Neuro-Affirming and Inclusive
We celebrate neurodiversity and support each person in a way that respects who they are, helping them feel safe, seen, and valued.
Evidence-Informed and Experience-Based
Our work is grounded in proven methods, enhanced by real-world insight from years of clinical and community-based experience.
Flexible, Warm, and Trustworthy
We pride ourselves on creating calm, supportive environments where both children and adults feel listened to, respected, and genuinely supported.
Why Choose Us?
At ExploreBuddy, we specialise in empowering parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people through high-quality training and personalised support. Families choose us because our approach is not only compassionate and inclusive—but practical, empowering, and rooted in real experience.
Here’s why our training and support make a lasting difference:
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Training Designed For Parents, By a Specialist
Our signature CPD accredited workshops are built specifically for parents and carers—not professionals—so they’re clear, relatable, and full of real-world tools you can actually use.
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Easy to Understand, Easy to Apply
We break down complex topics like sensory needs, emotional regulation, co-regulation, and behaviour into digestible sessions that help you feel more confident, calm, and connected.
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Neuro-Affirming, Not Behaviour-Based
Unlike traditional behaviour-focused models, our training respects neurodivergent experiences and helps you build trust, communication, and regulation—not just compliance.
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Backed by Experience and Evidence
Our courses draw on professional qualifications in mental health, SEND, and sensory integration—combined with years of direct experience supporting families, both in homes and clinical settings.
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Support That Goes Beyond Training
We don’t just offer theory—we’re here to help you implement what you learn, with options for follow-up support, child sessions, and advice tailored to your unique family situation.
Who We Are
ExploreBuddy is a specialist service offering compassionate, practical support to parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people. We provide a unique combination of tailored training and sensory-informed, skill-based support, grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience.
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Our mission is to empower families with tools that are realistic, respectful, and truly helpful in everyday life. We understand the challenges that can come with dual diagnoses, sensory needs, or emotional regulation difficulties, and we meet each family where they are—with no judgment, only support.
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Our training is designed specifically for parents and carers, not professionals. Sessions focus on building understanding, communication, and connection, with strategies that are easy to apply at home. Alongside this, we offer 1:1 support for children and young people that is playful, individualised, and guided by their interests, needs, and communication style.​
Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance, or a more neuro-affirming approach, ExploreBuddy is here to support you and your child or young person to feel confident, connected, and understood.
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“I’ve done a lot of parenting courses, but nothing felt as validating or practical as this. It wasn’t about changing my child, it was about understanding them and myself better.”
Sarah, England
Parent of six-year-old with ADHD
“From start to finish, ExploreBuddy felt like a safe space. The booking was simple, the communication was clear, and I never once felt overwhelmed. They absolutely delivered.”
Vihaan, Scotland
Parent of fifteen-year-old with Tourette's
“Hands down the best parenting course I’ve been on. Everything made sense, and for the first time I felt like I wasn’t alone in what I was facing. I left feeling calmer, stronger, and hopeful.”
Ethan, Scotland
Parent of six year old with autism and dyslexia
How We Work
For Parent and Carer Training
Our CPD-accredited signature training courses are designed to be easy to access and fit around your life. Here's how to get started:
1. Choose a workshop
Browse our available courses and pick the one that feels right for you — covering topics such as sensory needs, emotional regulation, co-regulation, and more.
2. Book online
Use our website’s simple booking system to reserve your place. You’ll receive confirmation and all the details you need straight away.
3. Join online or in person
Attend the session from the comfort of your home or in one of our calm, accessible venues — the choice is yours.
4. Walk away with confidence
You’ll leave each session with greater knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of both yourself and your child or young person. And even better, with a CPD Accredited Certificate.
For Individual Support Sessions
We offer personalised, child-led sessions for children and young people. Here’s how to get started:
1. Fill out our contact form
Tell us a little bit about your child or young person and what kind of support you're looking for.
2. We will be in touch within 24 hours
A friendly member of our team will contact you to arrange a phone consultation at a time that suits you.
3. Let's chat
On the call, we’ll listen carefully to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain how we can help.
4. Plan support together
If we’re the right fit, we’ll arrange a personalised plan and agree on the best way to begin — at your child or young person’s pace and comfort level.