Evolving Families

19/11/2025

🌟 We’re excited to share some wonderful news! 🌟

Evolving Families has been shortlisted for the Royal Sutton Coldfield Business of the Year Award at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce SLTC Awards 2026! 🎉

This recognition means so much to us. Evolving Families was created to offer psychology that truly sees people, their identities, cultures, stories, and relationships.
We believe families don’t need to be perfect; they simply need understanding and the right support at the right time.

Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside families as they navigate challenges, make sense of feelings and behaviours, and take steps toward healing and growth.

To have this work acknowledged is incredibly meaningful, and we’re deeply grateful.

✨ Thank you to our community, colleagues, and all the families who trust us with their stories. You are at the heart of everything we do. 💛

Because families aren’t static, they evolve.
And we’re honoured to support that journey.

06/10/2025

We are excited to be attending the Grow Family Services SEND Community Day on Thursday 9th October at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall. The day has been split into two sessions: 09:30-11:30AM and 12:30-2:30pm.

You'll be able to chat with service providers and get more information on what is available in Birmingham.
The event is free to attend.

For further information: https://www.growfamilyservices.org/whatwedo
To book on the event: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/grow-family-services

22/09/2025

✨ Exciting news ✨
I’m so honoured to have been shortlisted in the Nominate a Professional category at The Mental Health Awards 2025 💜

These awards celebrate those making a difference to people’s mental health and wellbeing. To know that my story and the work we do at Evolving Families has been recognised in this way is truly humbling.

The ceremony takes place on 9th October, and I’m looking forward to celebrating so many inspiring journeys 🌟

05/09/2025

✨ I am proud to share that I have been shortlisted as a Finalist for Businessman of the Year at the Birmingham Awards 2025 ✨

As Director of Evolving Families, this nomination reflects more than a business journey. It represents years of building with purpose, leading with integrity, and striving for growth that makes a difference.

For me, business is about more than numbers. It is about creating impact, supporting communities, and shaping a vision that lasts.

Voting is now open, and I would be grateful for your support.

👉 Cast your vote here: https://www.birminghamawards.co.uk/vote-now/

Voting closes 14th September at midnight and every vote counts towards the judges final score!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

03/09/2025

✨ Supporting the next generation of Clinical Psychologists ✨

It’s DClinPsy application season again. We recall just how much time, reflection, and resilience are required for each step.

This year, some of our clinicians are offering something different. Instead of conducting one-off application reviews, we will mentor one or two aspiring psychologists throughout the entire process.

Think of it as a reflective companion for the journey, from writing to feedback, to interviews, or about next steps if things don’t go to plan.

Each clinician has chosen to take on one or two applicants, providing support throughout the application journey. This will include:
• Reflective space during the writing process
• Application feedback through a reflective and strengths-focused lens
• Space after submission to consider the journey and next steps
• Interview preparation, if shortlisted
• Reflective support if an application is not successful, with a focus on learning and growth

This is not just about polishing an application. It is about creating a space to pause, reflect, and develop as a future psychologist.

🔹 To ensure a fair process, spaces will be offered through a short expression of interest form. We are particularly keen to support applicants who may have limited access to supervision or mentoring from qualified psychologists.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the form here: https://lnkd.in/eKV4Hxrk

Please submit your interest by Friday, 12th September - 5pm using the form above only.

Spaces are very limited, as each clinician will only take on a small number of mentees.

We look forward to supporting those embarking on this important step in their journey.

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01/09/2025

✨ Special Offer This September ✨
We’re offering 20% off Autism and ADHD assessments booked between 1st–30th September 2025.

✔ Secure your assessment with a £250 non-refundable deposit
✔ Assessments must begin in October 2025
✔ Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment

📞 Call us on 0121 751 7545
📧 Email us at hello@evolvingfamilies.co.uk
🌐 Visit: www.evolvingfamilies.co.uk

Supporting families, brains and systems that don’t fit the mould. 💙

16/07/2025

🎉 We’re Exhibiting! 🎉
Join us at the National Neurodiversity Show on 23rd July 2025 at the Coventry Building Society Arena!

🧩 Visit us at Stand EC7 to explore how Evolving Families supports neurodivergent children, young people, and families.

✨ PLUS — Win a FREE Assessment! ✨ Guess the number of LEGO pieces in our display model and the closest guess wins!

📍 Save the date & come say hi!

04/07/2025

📣 We’re thrilled to welcome Ella Sparks to the Evolving Families team! 💙

Ella joins us as an Assistant Psychologist, bringing with her:

✨ A strong academic background as a skilled Psychology graduate
🏥 Valuable experience working in both the NHS and research settings
💡 A passion for service innovation
🤝 Deep insight as an Expert by Experience

We’re so excited to have her on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make with the families we support.

Say hello to Ella in the comments! 👋

12/06/2025

🌱 Just delivered training on “Understanding Autism and ADHD in Children’s Residential Care”. An incredibly important (and often misunderstood) intersection between neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment.

The training was delivered by our Director, Dr Lucky Ganatra, Clinical Psychologist specialising in paediatric neuropsychology.

This session brought together teams working in children’s homes to deepen understanding of how neurodiversity, trauma, and attachment interact, and what that means in everyday practice.

🧠 We covered:
🔹 Why trauma and neurodevelopmental conditions often overlap
🔹 How executive functioning, sensory needs, and emotional regulation impact behaviour
🔹 Why meltdowns are not misbehaviour, and how to support children safely through them
🔹 Practical tools for creating predictable, relational, and low-demand environments

💡 Key takeaways:
✨ “Support the nervous system, not just the behaviour.”
✨ “Adapt the environment, not just the child.”
✨ “Your relationships are the intervention.”
✨ “Behaviour is communication.”
✨ “Meltdowns aren’t misbehaviour.”
✨ “Trauma and neurodivergence often co-exist, and require care, not control.”

💬 The work you do matters. Your relationships make a difference.
Thank you to all the residential professionals who show up for our children, consistently, patiently, and with compassion.

📩 Interested in this training for your team?
Visit www.evolvingfamilies.co.uk or message us to book a session.

18/05/2025

We are looking for an ad-hoc Assistant Psychologist in Sutton Coldfield. Know anyone who might be interested?

More info on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4232391446/

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22/04/2025

✨ Honoured that our Director, Dr Lucky, has been recognised in the Top Doctors Awards 2024! ✨

Grateful to be listed among so many inspiring professionals, and thankful for the incredible clients, colleagues, and mentors who make this work so meaningful.

Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eFy4_3ay

09/04/2025

Hello! We are really excited that you and your child are interested in being part of our project on language development in children born preterm at the University of Birmingham. Before we can get started, we just need to ask you a few quick questions about your child to make sure he/she meets the c...