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Hi, I’m Gillian— I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker and cartographer-in-chief of Divergent North. I am an ADHDer, neuroscience enthusiast, and passionate champion of all things neurodivergent.
Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I know firsthand the magic and messiness of living with a brain that doesn’t follow the typical script. I bring over a decade of experience in social work, and I’m all about helping ADHDers embrace their uniqueness, celebrate their strengths, and create lives that actually work for them.
When I’m not guiding others through their own neurodivergent journeys, I’m out adventuring with my partner and two kids, hiking trails, digging in the garden, or chasing after my backyard chickens. My approach is gentle, creative, and infused with a sense of humour. I believe in the power of connection, Polyvagal Theory, and the healing potential of simply being seen for who you truly are.
Let’s explore this path together!
Formal Education
Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Calgary
ADHD - Certified Clinical Service Provider
Evergreen Certifications
Professional Memberships
Registered Clinical Social Worker, BC College of Social Workers.
BCCSW Registration # 13303.
BC Association of Social Workers
BCASW Registration # 1007857.
Canadian Yoga Alliance, Registered Yoga Teacher
CYA-RYT 200
Approach
At Divergent North, Gillian adopts a neurodiversity-affirming, client-centered, and psychoeducational approach, deeply informed by Polyvagal Theory and her own experiences as an ADHDer.
Gillian blends top-down and bottom-up therapies to support your unique needs. Top-down approaches, like CBT and mindfulness, help reshape thought patterns to influence emotions, while bottom-up therapies, such as mindfulness, sensory modulation and art-based therapy, focus on the body's sensory responses to re-pattern how the nervous system reacts to stress.
Guided by Polyvagal Theory, we work to support nervous system regulation, helping you feel safe, connected, and in control of your life. Whether through creative expression, mindfulness, or sensory work, our aim is to build resilience and well-being from the inside out.
