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Scotland's Award Winning Neurodivergent Hub - HEAT 25 Forth Valley Winner
Our Company
At ExploreBuddy, we believe neurodivergent individuals deserve more than just understanding - they deserve action, affirmation, and environments that help them thrive.
We’re not just a service. We’re a movement.
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Across the UK, families, schools, and organisations turn to us because we offer something rare: complete, connected support for every stage of life and every space we live, learn, and work. From coaching and CPD-accredited training to workplace inclusion and environmental accessibility reports, we bring together lived experience, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to change.
We’re proud to be one of the UK’s most comprehensive neurodivergent support hubs but what matters most is this:
We listen with care. We respond with insight. We shape support around what matters most.
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Whether you're a parent seeking guidance, a teacher building inclusive classrooms, or an employer striving to support your team, ExploreBuddy is here to help you build a world where neurodivergent people don’t just fit in. They belong.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and organisations with practical strategies, inclusive solutions, and compassionate support. We are committed to:
Building stronger connections between children, families, and professionals.​
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Promoting environments where neurodivergent people feel respected and valued.​
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Replacing “quick fixes” with long-lasting, sustainable approaches that foster confidence, calm, and growth.​
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Bridging the gap between professional expertise and real-life experience so support is both evidence-based and deeply personal.
Our Approach
ExploreBuddy provides personalised, neuro-affirming support for neurodivergent families and organisations.
We incorporate the Deep Lens Model which is an innovative framework that can be adapted that looks beyond the one-size-fits-all approach.
Instead of focusing on compliance or surface-level behaviour, we explore the deeper layers that shape experiences through special interests such as sensory needs, emotional regulation, and co-regulation.
This allows us to create personalised, lasting support that works for both families and organisations.
Founder's Story
ExploreBuddy was created as a one-stop hub for neurodivergent needs, a space where parents can find understanding and guidance, children can receive support with anxiety, mood, or sensory sensitivities, and schools, organisations, and workplaces can access expertise in building truly inclusive environments.​
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The founder, Lucinda Wiley, is an Specialist Mental Health Nurse, trained at the University of Stirling, with extensive background in psychological interventions. She gained additional expert training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at the University of Leeds, along with advanced study in Inclusive Practice and Sensory Integration which has shaped a career dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals of all ages. She is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the UK Society of Behaviour Analysis.
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Lucinda’s work has spanned children, adults, and professionals, with a focus on tailoring
approaches to meet individual needs. Through years of practice, she developed the Deep Lens Model, a strengths-based, neuroaffirming framework designed to highlight the power of special interests in creating emotional safety, connection, and growth.​
At the heart of ExploreBuddy is a commitment to providing compassionate, practical, and evidence-informed support that celebrates strengths, fosters understanding, and creates environments where neurodivergent people and their families can truly be their authentic self.
Neurish App: Coming Soon
Because connection shouldn’t be complicated.
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Neurish is a new kind of app, built for neurodivergent families and individuals who want real friendships, safe spaces, and people who truly understand.
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Whether you're a parent looking to arrange playdates that actually work for your child’s needs, or someone who just wants to find others who share your passions and get your experience. Neurish is here to help you connect, grow, and belong.
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What You’ll Find:
Interest-based matching to help children build lasting friendships
Parent-to-parent connection with people who really get it
Safe spaces for adults to express themselves and find community
A judgment-free zone where neurodivergent voices lead the way
Neurish is more than an app. It’s a lifeline for those who’ve felt alone for too long.
Launching soon across the UK. Stay close. You’re not alone anymore.
Contact Us
ExploreBuddy is a revolutionary mental health and wellbeing service dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children, adults and families. We believe every mind deserves to be understood, respected and empowered whether you're navigating autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette Syndrome or Asperger’s syndrome.
Led by a registered mental health nurse with specialist expertise in neurodiversity and SEND, we offer therapeutic support, psychological interventions and CPD-accredited training for parents and carers. Our approach is grounded in lived experience, clinical insight and a deep commitment to inclusive care.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, embracing cultural diversity, gender, sexual identity, age, religion and financial circumstances. ExploreBuddy is a safe space where difference is celebrated and support is tailored to real-life needs.
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Your Privacy Is Important To Us
We want you to feel safe and supported from the very first moment you reach out. When contacting us, we kindly ask that you avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your initial message.
ExploreBuddy is committed to protecting your privacy. We handle all personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998. Your information is never shared with unnecessary third parties, and you won’t receive any unwanted marketing communications from other organisations.