I’m so glad that you are here.

Welcome to Lynn Pilkington Consulting.

Supporting better conversations about mental health and neurodiversity at work

Hi, I’m Lynn.

What I do

I help organisations equip managers to handle mental health and neurodiversity conversations with confidence and clear boundaries. Through practical training and consultancy, managers learn what to say (and what not to say!), when to act and how to support people early, consistently and lawfully

The Challenge

“People are opening up about mental health and neurodiversity… now what?!”

Since the pandemic, there’s been a shift to a sense of urgency, and unravelling, around the topics of our brains and not being okay. We opened up, and many organisations got stuck at: “As a manager, what’s my job - legally, ethically, pastorally?!’. In practice, the gap between awareness and appropriate action leads to issues being avoided because conversations feel awkward. Managers are unsure how to respond when someone discloses mental health difficulties or neurodivergent needs. Issues about confidentiality and overstepping boundaries feel overwhelming. So we do nothing.

The Solution

Organisations need to have better conversations, sooner. They need managers who: Know how to listen without trying to fix; Understand boundaries, safeguarding and escalation; Can act early, consistently and lawfully; and feel confident supporting people and themselves.

These are the outcomes people get by working with me.

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To see how I can help your organisation go from ‘we’re fine’ to teams feeling safe & supported, visit my ‘Work With Me’ page.

Visit 'Work With Me'.

What Working With Me Delivers

Organisations I work with see:

  • Confident managers who know how to handle conversations well.

  • Earlier intervention, before issues escalate.

  • Reduced legal and reputational risk.

  • Better supported staff, improved trust and retention.

  • Clear return on investment - every £1 invested in mental health support returns up to £4.70 (Deloitte).

Who I Work With

I typically support:

  • People & HR teams

  • Wellbeing and Inclusion leads

  • SMEs, STEM sectors and professional services

  • Purpose-driven organisations

  • Managers responsible for people, performance and wellbeing.

If you want managers who feel grounded, capable and clear, you are in the right place.

Visit 'Work With Me'.

  • “Lynn is bursting with energy, enthusiasm and drive. I loved working with her on projects - she'd always 'get it done' and is a classic completer/finisher who gives so much attention to what she does. Never one to shy away from a laugh, or from saying yes to a new idea, Lynn is a force to be reckoned with and her work ethic is inspiring.”

    Chris Grant, Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

  • “I have always known Lynn as an innovator who consistently goes the extra mile to create new and impactful ways to engage even the most marginalised groups in her projects. Lynn's commitment to equality and inclusion cannot be emphasised enough, and her welcoming, warm and friendly presence made Lynn an absolute pleasure to work with.”

    Jodie, Student Development Co-ordinator, Strathclyde Students’ Union

  • “Lynn is a warm and encouraging leader and collaborates enthusiastically on every project she is involved with. She is positive about the value of lived experience in mental health and co-ordinates the work of volunteers really well. Lynn is passionate about equality and diversity and is a real joy to work with. She will be an asset to any team she becomes part of.”

    Dawn Getcliffe, NHS Education for Scotland

  • “Lynn is such a kind, friendly, and encouraging person. I attended one of Lynn's workshops and it was very engaging and full of positive energy. She is my go-to person if I want to brainstorm or ask questions about anything related to diversity and inclusion. Highly recommend working with Lynn for anybody who wants to learn more about inclusion and engagement!'“

    Valerie, former President of Junior Chamber of Commerce Edinburgh