Building Belief —
Rebuilding Lives
What We Do
We provide two forms of support:
1. Small-Group Programmes (with Private Training Pod Access)
A structured 8–12 week journey combining:
- weekly group coaching
- skill-building sessions
- supported use of our private, enclosed training pods
- a step-by-step identity and confidence framework
- a gentle, predictable pace
Participants can also book personal Pod time in between sessions to repeat movements, build routine, and progress independently — a huge benefit for ND clients.
2. 1:1 Coaching (with optional Pod support during sessions)
A bespoke, fully personalised coaching journey. 1:1 participants use the pods during their coaching sessions if helpful, but do not book independent Pod time.
Both routes follow the same overarching framework, but the pathway is always individually shaped.
Who It’s For
Our programmes are designed primarily for:
- Autistic adults
- ADHDers
- People with anxiety or sensory overwhelm
- Adults who feel excluded from gyms or traditional fitness
- Anyone needing a structured, step-based route back to confidence and self-belief
You don’t need experience. You don’t need fitness. You don’t need to be confident. You just need a starting point — we build the rest with you.
⭐ A Step-By-Step Path — Built for Neurodivergent Minds
Our programmes follow a structured, predictable development pathway inspired by the principles behind Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
✔ Step by Step, Never Rushed
Each layer is introduced only when the one beneath it feels stable. Participants always know where they are in the process and what comes next.
✔ Predictable Framework — Bespoke Pathway
The overall structure is fixed (reassuring and ND-friendly), but the route through it is shaped uniquely for each person — even in group settings.
✔ Strong Foundations Create Real Change
Before touching identity or confidence, we stabilise basics:
- routine
- sleep/fatigue rhythms
- emotional baselines
- success micro-patterns
- self-trust
Then we progress through the upper layers: identity → capability → autonomy → community → future-building. This prevents overwhelm and creates progress that lasts.
How It Works
- Step 1 — Referral or Self-Enquiry
We accept referrals from partner organisations and (subject to sponsorship availability) self-referrals. - Step 2 — Intro Session
A gentle, structured introduction to the space and the programme framework. - Step 3 — Your Personal Pathway
We design a bespoke route through the programme based on your processing style, confidence level, readiness, and goals. - Step 4 — Coaching + Pod Access
Participants follow their structured pathway with weekly touchpoints, supported Pod time (group participants), and continuous adjustments. - Step 5 — Progress & Transition
On completion, participants leave with: a repeatable structure, a clearer sense of identity, improved confidence, practical tools they can use for life, and a forward-path plan.
What Makes Us Different
- A fully enclosed, private training environment designed for ND comfort
- A step-by-step development model that prevents overwhelm
- Coaching that blends physical, emotional, and identity development
- Spaces designed not to feel like gyms
- Predictability, clarity, and structure from start to finish
- A real-world pathway into ongoing support, community, or fitness
How to Take Part
For Organisations
If you’d like to refer clients or explore partnership sponsorships:
partners@designsonyourself.com
For Individuals
Self-referrals are accepted only when sponsored places are available. To enquire about availability:
info@designsonyourself.com
(We do not charge individuals directly.)
Work With Us
We collaborate with:
- autism and ADHD charities
- employability organisations
- community mental health supports
- social care partners
- housing associations
- local wellbeing groups
If your clients struggle to access traditional wellbeing pathways, our programme is designed for exactly that gap.