Optimise Communities
(in development)
Psychologically informed spaces — developed slowly and with care
I am exploring the development of a small number of psychologically informed communities as part of the wider Optimise work.
These are not therapy spaces, and they are not designed for crisis support or emotional processing. Instead, they are intended to offer structured, non-clinical environments for reflection, learning, and thoughtful connection — sitting between therapy and self-help.
All communities are being developed slowly and one at a time, with careful attention to boundaries, facilitation, and sustainability.
How these communities work
The intention across all Optimise communities is to create spaces that are:
psychology-informed, but non-therapeutic
structured and well-facilitated
bounded, with clear expectations
reflective rather than reactive
respectful of privacy and autonomy
Participation would always be optional, and listening would be as valid as speaking.
Communities currently in development
Men’s Mental Health
(first to launch)
The men’s mental health community is the most developed of the three, and will be the first to launch.
It is being shaped as a psychologically informed space focused on:
emotional literacy
nervous system regulation
identity and role pressure
relationships and connection
This community is not therapy, does not involve group processing, and does not require disclosure. It is designed for men who value structure, boundaries, and thoughtful engagement, and who want language and understanding rather than advice or fixing.
This community is currently in a listening and shaping phase, where language, structure, and format are being explored before any launch.
Women’s Fertility & Hormone Empowerment
(early exploration)
This proposed community would offer a psychologically informed space for women navigating fertility journeys and hormonal transitions.
The emphasis would be on:
emotional understanding alongside medical pathways
nervous system regulation
meaning-making and support during periods of uncertainty
This would not be a medical or clinical space, and would not offer treatment or advice. It is currently in early exploration, and would only move forward once the men’s community is established and stable.
Adults with ADHD
(early exploration)
This proposed community is being explored for adults with ADHD who are seeking psychologically informed support around:
regulation and nervous system awareness
self-understanding
sustainable ways of working with attention and energy
The intention would be to prioritise clarity, containment, and realistic engagement, rather than overwhelm or constant activity.
This community is also in early development, with no confirmed timeline.
Digital Optimise (related work)
Alongside the communities, I am also developing Digital Optimise — a psychology-informed digital programme that draws on EMDR-derived approaches to support reflection, regulation, and change outside of sessions.
Digital Optimise is not therapy and is currently in an early testing phase with a small group. You can read more about this work on the Digital Optimise page if helpful.
Registering interest
If any of the above work resonates, you’re welcome to register your interest below.
Registering interest:
does not involve any commitment
simply allows me to share occasional updates
helps me understand what people are curious about
The men’s mental health community will be the first to launch. Other work will develop more gradually, if at all.
Interest form
First name
Email address
I’m interested in updates about:
☐ Men’s Mental Health community
☐ Women’s Fertility & Hormone Empowerment community
☐ Adults with ADHD community
☐ Digital Optimise (early testing)
☐ I’d be open to contributing feedback as this work develops (optional)
A note on care and responsibility
Optimise communities and digital work do not replace professional mental health care. If you are experiencing acute distress or require urgent support, appropriate clinical or emergency services should be contacted.