BEHIND BRILLIANT BRAIN
Our Story & Purpose
MY STORY
Personal Experience, Professional Insight
My journey began when my then 7-year-old daughter was failing to progress in primary school. Despite having a fertile imagination and colourful vocabulary, she could not express her ideas in writing and struggled to read anything but the simplest words. Desperate to help, I tried teaching her sight words which helped a little, but conflicted with the phonics she was being taught in school.
At the time, I had no understanding of dyslexia, I was just following my instincts!
As her frustration increased, she began to get despondent, so I thought the best way to regain her interest was to home in on her creativity. I started making (and buying!) playful, multisensory materials such as games and tactile worksheets to foster a fun way of learning. I also added relaxation exercises to ease her anxiety and encourage self-regulation.
As my daughter's skills and confidence grew, so did my passion for personalised learning.
I went on to pursue a Master’s in Special Educational Needs. Whilst on the course, I had a eureka moment when I learned that my daughter’s struggles might be due to dyslexia, so I requested a diagnosis - which confirmed it. Although I was given some advice, I still wasn’t sure how best to support her as she progressed through each stage of education.
I continued researching and trained as a dyslexia specialist, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of SEN roles. These opportunities deepened my understanding of how to support diverse learners across schools, universities, and workplaces.
Brilliant Brain was born from this journey - a place where learners are empowered, supported, and celebrated.
Throughout, I’ve remained passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the world of dyslexia and SpLDs; from understanding learning needs to building on unique strengths, and most importantly, nurturing lasting self-belief.
Oh, and by the way (fast forward 10 years), my daughter is now a confident, avid reader who loves learning, and is still wildly creative!
Today, I’m proud to help individuals at every stage unlock their potential and empower their minds.
Get in touch - I’d be honoured to help.
