Meet Laura
Laura offers a virtual assistant service to neurodivergent businesses and employees. Combining work and lived experience in neurodivergence, her services are unique.
Lauras’ virtual assistant skills have been built within her roles, including; business owner, retail, social worker, support worker, bank cashier, and volunteer crisis counsellor. Her skills include; strong research skills, compiling information, organisation, support in bouncing off ideas, support in scheduling/prioritising, and inbox management.
Laura is passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients to thrive within their roles. As a late-diagnosed autistic and also diagnosed with ADHD, she wants clients to feel supported, understood, and seen.
In Laura’s own words, she tells you a little about herself below so you can get to know her.
Get to know me
Hi, I’m Laura, I live near Skipton, North Yorkshire, with my partner and cat Mimi. Everything obviously revolves around Mimi!
I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 34 and since then have had a big interest in this area, undertaking many months/years of research. Psychology has always been a passion of mine too. I’m continuously reflecting and learning about myself and others.
I love rock music and go to Download festival most years. I also go to as many gigs as I can. I enjoy meditating, listening to podcasts in the bath, and being in nature too. I’ve dabbled in playing electric guitar and my aim this year is to play some of my favourite rock songs in full.
I have always had a deep desire to help others and continue to come up with ideas around how to be of support within the neurodivergent community.
Key Skills & Experience
I am currently working with neurodivergent businesses and employees, from coaches and therapists to podcast hosts and a stunt person.
I help my clients with a variety of tasks from basic administrative tasks to organising their thoughts and ideas. I enjoy supporting clients to create order within a busy workload and brain!
Within my roles, I’ve used a wide range of systems and I learn quickly when discovering new systems. I’ve been told I’m empathetic, caring, and hard-working. Clients seem to like the fact that I can relate to their neurodivergent experiences and offer individual support based on my work and lived experience.
Email and diairy management
Typing, editing and proofreading
Researching
Brain dumping/organising thoughts/prioritising/goal setting/accountability
Creative problem solving
Advocacy
Flexibility
My key skills include:
Adaptability
Communication
Time management
Motivation
Empathising
Active listening
Signposting/resourcing
Work with Laura
If you would like to be introduced to Laura so you can arrange a chat and see if she's the right VA for you, get in touch.