Mindfulness for neurodivergent adults, teens and children in Brussels
Mindfulness shaped around how your brain works, for adults, teens and children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or sensory sensitivity. One to one or in small groups, in English, German or French.
For minds that work differently
Many mindfulness classes expect you to sit still with your eyes closed for a long time. Plenty of people find that hard, and it has nothing to do with willpower. So I adapt the practice.
- 01ADHD, when attention jumps, drifts or locks on.
- 02Autism, when you need predictability, plain language and control over sensory input.
- 03Dyslexia and other learning differences: everything is spoken and shown, with little to read.
- 04Sensory sensitivity, when sound, light or busy rooms cost you more than others notice.
- 05No diagnosis needed. You are welcome while waiting for an assessment, or if you simply recognise yourself here.
What I adapt
The heart of mindfulness stays the same. The way we get there changes.
Shorter practices
A few minutes at first, longer only when you want. Short and regular works better than long and dreaded.
Movement welcome
Walking, stretching, standing or holding a fidget object are part of the practice.
Eyes open or closed
You choose. A soft gaze at the floor is often easier than closing your eyes.
Sensory options
Chair, cushion or floor, softer light, headphones or a blanket. Tell me what helps.
No forced stillness
Fidgeting or stepping out for a moment is fine. Noticing restlessness is mindfulness too.
Clear structure
Every session has the same shape, and you know beforehand what we will do and for how long.
Breaks built in
Pauses are planned in, and you can ask for one at any time without explaining why.
Four ways to start
Sessions run in Brussels and east Brussels (Woluwe, Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem, Tervuren), in Forest for French-speaking groups at Therapsy, in Waterloo for the next MBSR course from 13 November 2026, and online via Zoom.
1:1 for adults
Sessions of 90 minutes at your pace, in Wezembeek-Oppem or online, starting with a free introductory call.
Children and teens, 9 to 18
Four sessions of 90 minutes with short practices, simple brain science and things to try at home, one to one or in a group of up to 6.
Any group course
Every group course is open to neurodivergent participants. The 8-week MBSR course: 2.5 hours a week, at most 10 people, €400. Tell me beforehand what you need.
Free monthly meetups
Mindful Living Brussels meets once a month for a sit, a walk or tea. A relaxed way to try practising with others.
“Gabriella has been great support for our son (11). She taught him breathing and mindfulness techniques to cope with ADHD. Exploring this in a safe space gave him the confidence to better interact and more effectively communicate with teachers and peers.”
Coaching and training, not therapy
I'm a mindfulness teacher and coach, not a doctor or therapist. I don't diagnose, and mindfulness does not replace medication, therapy or school support. It sits alongside them.
I work alongside clinicians: I teach at Therapsy, an interdisciplinary therapeutic centre in Forest, and at Community Help Service (CHS), which offers mental health care in English. GPs and therapists refer patients to my programmes. Meet my network.
If you are in crisis, please contact your GP, or call 112 in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Can mindfulness help with ADHD?
It can, for many people. Short, regular practice helps you notice when attention has drifted, pause before reacting and be kinder to yourself. Research on mindfulness for ADHD is promising but still young, and it works best alongside medical care, never instead of it.
Do I need a diagnosis?
No. You are welcome with or without one, or while you wait for an assessment. Tell me what helps and what gets in the way, and we start from there.
Is it suitable for autistic teens?
Yes. I work with autistic young people aged 9 to 18, one to one or in groups of up to 6, with a predictable structure, plain language, sensory choices and breaks. We talk it through with you and your teen first.
Which language are the sessions in?
English, German or French. 1:1 sessions run in any of the three. The calendar shows the language of each group course, and French-speaking groups meet at Therapsy in Forest.
Auf Deutsch
Achtsamkeit für neurodivergente Erwachsene und Kinder in Brüssel: Ich passe die Praxis an Menschen mit ADHS, Autismus, Legasthenie oder hoher Reizempfindlichkeit an, mit kurzen Übungen, Bewegung und einer klaren Struktur. Es gibt Einzelsitzungen für Erwachsene sowie für Kinder und Jugendliche von 9 bis 18 Jahren, kleine Gruppen und kostenlose monatliche Treffen. Alle Angebote gibt es auf Deutsch, Englisch oder Französisch, in Brüssel oder online.
En français
Pleine conscience pour adultes et enfants neurodivergents à Bruxelles : j’adapte la pratique aux personnes avec un TDAH, un autisme, une dyslexie ou une hypersensibilité sensorielle, avec des exercices courts, du mouvement et une structure claire. Je propose des séances individuelles pour adultes, enfants et adolescents de 9 à 18 ans, des petits groupes et des rencontres mensuelles gratuites. Toutes les séances sont possibles en français, en anglais ou en allemand, à Bruxelles ou en ligne.
Curious to try?
Start with a free introductory call, and we find a format that fits you or your child.