West Yorkshire · Mirfield, Cleckheaton & Brighouse · £5 per session

Small peer support groups for neurodivergent women, parents and carers in West Yorkshire

Shared Spectrum runs calm, structured, bi-weekly support groups for neurodivergent women and for parents and carers of neurodivergent young people. No big overwhelming rooms. No pressure to explain everything from scratch. Just a small, steady space with people who understand why ordinary life can sometimes feel harder than it should.

You do not have to arrive with the right words. This is simply a safe, welcoming space where people understand what you mean.

Currently running in Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Brighouse. £5 per session. No diagnosis needed.

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Why we exist

Most support isn't built for real life.

Big groups can be overwhelming. Online spaces can be chaotic. Waiting lists drag on. School meetings can leave parents and carers feeling like they have to fight just to get a straight answer.

And women who have spent years coping often hit a point, sometimes around perimenopause, where the systems that used to hold everything together suddenly stop working.

Shared Spectrum exists because both of those experiences are real. And for many people, they go hand in hand.

Our groups are small on purpose. Structured on purpose. Ongoing on purpose. Support works better when people know what to expect, know who will be in the room, and do not have to start from scratch every time.

Two spaces

Which space feels like yours?

Shared Spectrum has two peer support spaces under one roof. They are connected, but they are not the same group. Each one has its own focus, its own conversations and its own reason for existing.

For neurodivergent women

Women's Neurodivergent Group 18+

A calm, structured 18+ space for neurodivergent women, including late diagnosis, masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm and perimenopause.

Brain fog. Sensory overwhelm. Emotional volatility. The strange feeling that your life skills have just walked out on you.

You do not need a formal diagnosis or the perfect words. The point is being in a room with people who understand it from the inside.

Cleckheaton & Brighouse
Bi-weekly
£5 per session
No diagnosis needed
18+ only
Perimenopause included

Find out more about the women's group

For parents and carers

Parents & Carers Group

Parenting or caring for a neurodivergent young person can be lonely in a way that is hard to describe to people outside it.

There are school meetings where behaviour gets discussed but understanding can get missed. There is the exhaustion of chasing support, translating your child to professionals, and trying to stay regulated yourself while everyone else seems to expect that part to happen automatically.

Our parents and carers group is a place to talk honestly about all of that with people who do not need the whole thing translated before they understand why it matters.

Mirfield & Brighouse
Bi-weekly
£5 per session
No diagnosis needed
Small, structured group
For parents, carers and guardians

Find out more about the parents and carers group

Find your space. Take the next step.

Our groups run every two weeks. We keep them small and structured so the room feels calm, familiar and manageable. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

Book a place

Booking is essential

So we can keep numbers small and make the room feel comfortable.

£5 per session

Includes a proper brew or two + biscuits.

No diagnosis needed

You are welcome whether diagnosed, waiting, questioning, exploring, or supporting someone neurodivergent.

What to expect

How it works

Three things that matter. No performance required.

Book your place

We keep numbers small, so booking matters. Once you get in touch, we'll confirm your place and send everything you need before you come.

Come as you are

You do not need to arrive polished, prepared, or ready to pour your life out. There is no pressure to speak before you are ready.

Keep coming back

The groups run every two weeks. That consistency is part of the point. Trust builds. Familiarity builds. The room starts to feel safer because it becomes known.

Resources

Support between sessions

Some moments cannot wait until the next group. Sometimes you need help with a school report, a symptom spiral, a difficult email, or the exact wording for a conversation you are dreading.

Our free tools are there for that.

Active group members also get access to a wider resources library and are invited into a private WhatsApp group after three sessions with people they have already met in person.

The WhatsApp group and resources are for active members only. If you stop attending, access to the resources and membership of the WhatsApp group may be removed so members' privacy and personal data stay protected.

Explore free resources

True support shouldn’t feel overwhelming or add to the pressure of daily life. Especially when you’re just looking for genuine connection.

Shared Spectrum is different. It is smaller, calmer, more familiar and built around people truly feeling seen and understood, and built around a real sense of community and belonging.

Natalie, Founder of Shared Spectrum

About Shared Spectrum

Founded by someone who has been there

Shared Spectrum was founded by Natalie, an AuDHDer, a mum, and someone who spent years searching for the right support.

The groups take the shape they do because she knows from the inside what works, and what doesn't. They are small because big rooms can feel impossible. They are structured because uncertainty can be exhausting. They are ongoing because one-off support doesn't make a lasting difference.

Read Natalie's story

Natalie Matharu, founder of Shared Spectrum

What members say

Real words from people who have been in the room.

“It was brilliant to connect with other people in a similar situation and it felt like a really safe space to be myself and share my experiences.”

“I really enjoyed the session, it’s always so nice to be around like minded people who really get it.”

“I felt like I’d found others who understood and just got me straight away. I never feel judged. It’s a safe space where I can talk about my daily challenges.”

“I hadn’t been able to tell anyone about my difficult experiences at work before so that was a bonus. I’m really glad I came.”

“We swap ideas and share stories, there are sometimes a few tears but lots of laughter.”

“It is so good to feel like a human person and not overthink everything. We’re all just there for the same reason and everyone just gets it.”

FAQ

A few things people ask before they come.

Do I need a diagnosis?

No. You are welcome at any stage, whether you are diagnosed, waiting, questioning, exploring, or supporting someone neurodivergent.

How big are the groups?

Small by design. Booking helps us keep the room calm, structured and manageable.

What does the £5 cover?

It helps cover the room, a proper brew or two + biscuits.

Do I have to speak?

No. You can come, listen, settle in and speak when you are ready.

Can I come alone?

Yes. And if the first arrival feels daunting, tell us beforehand. We can help make that easier.

Where are the groups currently running?

Currently Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Brighouse, with more West Yorkshire locations planned as the community grows.

Ready to find your space?

Shared Spectrum is growing carefully across West Yorkshire. Right now we run in Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Brighouse, with more locations planned as the community grows. All you need is £5, a booked place, and to just show up.

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