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A CQC-registered, clinician-led provider combining clinical excellence with innovative, person-centred assessment, diagnosis, and treatment tailored to you.

Equilibrium Project is a CQC-registered independent healthcare provider based at the Medina Valley Centre on the Isle of Wight, supporting adults across the Isle of Wight and throughout the UK. Our experienced team provides confidential, clinician-led and personalised care, looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the whole picture. Neurodiversity

We provide comprehensive private ADHD assessments and treatment pathways for adults across the UK. Our clinician-led approach goes beyond diagnosis, helping people better understand their minds and make practical, lasting changes. Following assessment, clients receive a detailed report and personalised recommendations based on their individual strengths, needs and circumstances. Where appropriate, ongoing ADHD support can include medication initiation and titration, medication reviews, annual reviews and transfer of care for people diagnosed elsewhere. Specialist ADHD coaching is also available, offering practical support with organisation, routines, procrastination, overwhelm, emotional regulation and important life transitions. We also provide comprehensive adult autism assessments. Our approach is thorough, compassionate and non-pathologising, with a focus on helping each person better understand themselves. Following assessment, clients receive a detailed report, feedback consultation and practical recommendations for everyday life, relationships, employment, education and appropriate adjustments. Combined ADHD and autism assessments are available where characteristics of both conditions may be present. Addiction and Detox

We offer a confidential, private and personalised alcohol and addiction service. For many people, addiction is not the root issue but a way of coping. We look at the whole picture, helping people understand what may be driving their alcohol use and identify the right support. Our services include alcohol and addiction assessments, medically supported community or home alcohol detoxification where clinically appropriate, and personalised therapy and aftercare to support recovery and lasting change. Mental Health

We provide private mental health support for adults, combining clinical expertise, therapy and coaching to help people move forward with greater clarity and confidence. We do not focus only on symptoms; we help people understand the experiences and underlying factors that may be affecting how they feel. Support may include mental health assessments, confidential one-to-one sessions, therapy and emotional wellbeing support, couples and family support, and workplace or leadership coaching. Each person receives compassionate, personalised support tailored to their needs and circumstances. In-person appointments are available on the Isle of Wight, with remote appointments across the UK depending on the service and clinical suitability.

22/10/2026

👋 Meet Maryan Hook

Maryan is an ICF-accredited ADHD specialist coach, supporting adults, young people and families to better understand ADHD, recognise their strengths and develop practical strategies that work for them.

Combining specialist professional training with her own lived experience of ADHD, Maryan brings both personal understanding and professional expertise to her coaching.

She was the driving force behind the original vision for an NHS ADHD coaching support service on the Isle of Wight, developing and successfully pitching the concept before leading its development and delivery.

Maryan works with individuals, parents, families and organisations, supporting challenges such as overwhelm, procrastination, emotional regulation, confidence and everyday life. She also helps organisations build greater awareness of neurodiversity and create more inclusive workplaces.

Her strengths-based, individual approach isn't about changing or 'fixing' someone. It's about helping people understand themselves, embrace their strengths and discover what works for their unique lives.

📍 Isle of Wight
🌐 equilibriumproject.co.uk
📞 0800 007 6511
✉️ [email protected]

20/10/2026

You don’t need to hit rock bottom to ask for support.

We often hear phrases like “things aren’t bad enough yet”, “other people have it worse” or “I should be able to deal with this myself.”

But support isn’t only for crisis points.

It can be about noticing that something isn’t quite right. Recognising patterns you’d like to change. Understanding yourself better. Or simply deciding that you don’t want to keep managing everything alone.

At Equilibrium Project, we provide person-centred support across mental health, ADHD, autism and addiction, taking time to understand the individual rather than simply focusing on a label.

You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable before taking that first step.

Earlier support can make a real difference.

18/10/2026

Coping strategies can be helpful. They can give us short-term relief and help us manage difficult feelings.

But sometimes, the things we use to cope can start doing the opposite.
Avoiding situations. Withdrawing. Keeping constantly busy. Scrolling. Drinking. Putting things off. Anything that helps us not feel what’s uncomfortable can bring relief in the moment — but over time, it can also keep us stuck.

The aim isn’t to judge the way we cope. Often, those behaviours developed for a reason.

Instead, we can become curious about them:
What am I trying not to feel, face or think about right now?
And what might I actually need?

Understanding the function behind a behaviour can be the first step towards finding healthier, more sustainable ways forward.

15/10/2026

Wondering whether ADHD could explain some of the things you’ve struggled with for years?

For many adults, ADHD hasn’t necessarily looked like the stereotype.

It may have looked like constantly feeling overwhelmed, struggling to start or finish tasks, losing track of time, forgetting things, difficulty concentrating — or needing an enormous amount of effort just to stay on top of everyday life.

Some people reach adulthood having developed ways to compensate or mask their difficulties, without ever understanding why certain things seem to require so much more effort.

An assessment can be an opportunity to explore those experiences properly and begin to make sense of them.

Adult ADHD assessment appointments are now available through Equilibrium Project for £725, with assessment and treatment available through the same CQC-registered service.

If you’d like to find out more or discuss whether an assessment may be appropriate for you, please get in touch.

13/10/2026

Recovery doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes progress is obvious. But often, the most important changes happen quietly.

It might be answering the phone when you’d rather avoid it.
Getting through a difficult evening.
Being honest with someone about how things really are.
Going back to an appointment after a setback.
Eating properly. Getting some sleep. Asking for help.
Or simply deciding to try again.

Recovery isn’t always a straight line, and a difficult day doesn’t erase the progress that came before it.

Sometimes the things that look small from the outside have taken an enormous amount of effort on the inside.

Some of the biggest changes in recovery are the ones nobody else sees.
So if today’s progress feels small, it still counts.

11/10/2026

11 days into Sober October. What are you noticing?

If you’re taking part in Sober October, the first stretch is behind you.

Perhaps it’s been easier than you expected. Perhaps there have been moments when it’s felt surprisingly difficult. Or maybe it’s made you realise just how often alcohol can become part of our routines without us really thinking about it.

Whatever your experience, it can tell you something.

You might have noticed particular times when you automatically think about having a drink — after work, at the weekend, when socialising or when you’re feeling stressed.

You might be sleeping differently, feeling more energetic, or simply finding new ways to spend an evening.

Or you might have discovered that some situations are much harder without alcohol than you anticipated.

It’s all information. And it’s all part of learning.

Taking a break from alcohol isn't only about counting alcohol-free days. It can also create some space to notice our habits, triggers and the role alcohol plays in our lives.

So, as you head into the next part of Sober October, perhaps there’s another question to consider alongside “Can I make it to the end of the month?”

What am I learning about myself along the way?

And whatever you've noticed so far, you don't need to have all the answers. Awareness itself can be a useful place to start.

If you drink heavily or experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Please seek medical advice and appropriate support.

10/10/2026

We often talk about mental health as something that only becomes important when we're struggling.

The reality is that we all have mental health, just as we all have physical health.

Some days we feel resilient and able to cope with whatever comes our way. Other days can feel more challenging. Both are a normal part of being human.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to reflect on how we support ourselves, how we support others, and how we continue to create spaces where people feel able to talk openly about their experiences without fear of judgement.

By increasing understanding and challenging stigma, we can help make conversations about mental health feel a little easier for everyone.

What's one thing you do to support your mental wellbeing?

08/10/2026

The connection between ADHD and menopause is receiving increasing attention, yet many conversations around menopause still focus primarily on physical symptoms.

For some women, hormonal changes can affect focus, memory, organisation and emotional wellbeing, sometimes making ADHD symptoms feel more noticeable than before.

Changes in concentration, memory, organisation and emotional wellbeing are just as important to recognise, particularly for women with ADHD.

It deserves a place in the conversation.

06/10/2026

👋 Meet Natalie Streets (me!)

You may recognise me from some of the posts we share on social media. Mental health awareness and reducing stigma are causes close to my heart, and sharing information online is one of the ways I contribute to those conversations.

My main role, however, is as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, supporting adults through challenges such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and significant life changes.

I believe that everyone deserves a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where they can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. By challenging stigma and creating opportunities for honest conversations about mental health, I hope to make support feel more accessible and approachable for those who may need it.

No two people are the same, which is why I tailor therapy to each individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Human Givens Rewind Therapy, I work alongside clients to help them process difficult experiences, gain clarity and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Through both my counselling work and the content I share, I aim to promote understanding, encourage conversation, and help make mental health support feel more accessible and approachable.

📍 Isle of Wight
🌐equilibriumproject.co.uk
📞0800 007 6511
✉️[email protected]

04/10/2026

As we begin ADHD Awareness month, we want to recognise that sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference.

Many traditional productivity tips are designed for neurotypical brains. If you have ADHD, trying to do more, remember more, and juggle more can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed rather than organised.

The key isn't to work harder. It's to find strategies that work for you.

Breaking tasks down, reducing decision fatigue, prioritising what's most important, and scheduling rest alongside productivity can all help make daily life feel more manageable.

Remember: a good plan should support you, not overwhelm you.

✨ What's one ADHD-friendly strategy that's made a difference for you?

📩 If you'd like to discuss ADHD assessment or treatment options, get in touch: https://equilibriumproject.co.uk/contact/

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