Sara-Louise Ackrill
Inclusion & Equality
Sara-Louise Ackrill is a neurodivergent therapist, entrepreneur and workplace consultant. Founding CEO of Wired Differently and co-founder of Start Differently, a non-profit, Sara-Louise supports neurodivergent individuals in their personal lives, employment and entrepreneurial endeavours. Most recently, she was a finalist in the Innovator of the Year category at the inaugural UK Neurodiverse Business Awards in 2026. She was previously recognised as a ‘Top UK Neurodiversity Evangelist’ and as one of Small Business Britain’s #IAlso100 female entrepreneurs of 2024. Sara-Louise specialises in workplace inclusion, neurodiversity awareness and domestic abuse awareness in the workplace. She writes for The European about neurodiversity, inclusion and the intersection of mental health and workplace culture. She is also the author and co-author of two non-fiction books exploring social rejection and the intimate lives of neurodivergent women.
How neurodivergent professionals can overcome justice sensitivity at work
Sara-Louise Ackrill explains how neurodivergent professionals can channel justice sensitivity into healthier workplace relationships and stronger personal resilience.
Workplace neuroinclusion is failing before support even begins
Sara-Louise Ackrill explains why disclosure-led neurodiversity support leaves many employees without the workplace adjustments they need.
Why leaders need to take rejection sensitivity seriously
Social rejection sensitivity can damage confidence, productivity and relationships, making it a critical but neglected workplace issue.
The European Reads: two new guides for adults living with late autism and ADHD diagnosis
New guides for adults with late diagnosis of autism and ADHD provide practical advice, self-understanding, and life strategies.
We need to rethink workplace resilience
We must redefine workplace resilience to embrace neurodiversity, rest, and individual needs—not just uniform endurance under pressure.
Rewriting the rules of neurodivergent dating
A fresh look at dating for neurodivergent people, challenging traditional norms and embracing authentic connection and boundaries.
