A little of our story
About Create & Chatter
A gentle space to create, connect and feel less alone.
An online creative and wellbeing community for women aged 18+ who are neurodivergent and/or experiencing mental health difficulties. A space to feel welcome, exactly as you are.
Creativity. Connection. Room to be you.
Kimberley, founder of Create & Chatter, with Harley.
Why it began
A space where we don’t have to change ourselves to fit in.
Create & Chatter was founded by Kimberley, drawing on her own lived experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman.
For much of her life, she felt she had to adapt and mould herself around environments that weren’t designed with people like her in mind. Social anxiety, sensory overwhelm and communication pressures could make traditional groups and activities difficult to access.
She wanted to create the kind of space she wished she had found earlier: somewhere women could feel safe, seen, supported and included, without having to mask or pretend they were okay.
The question at the heart of it all
“How can we change the environment so the individual doesn’t have to change?”
Instead of asking women to hide their needs or push through overwhelm, we adapt the space around them. Bringing creativity, connection and wellbeing into people’s homes is one way we put that belief into practice.
Four principles, woven into everything
Safe. Seen. Supported. Included.
These are the feelings we want people to carry away from Create & Chatter.
Safe
Room to set your own boundaries and join in at your own pace.
Seen
You don’t have to mask or pretend you’re okay to be welcome.
Supported
Kindness, shared experiences and a little company along the way.
Included
Different needs and different ways of joining in belong here.
You don’t have to explain what you need.
Accessibility is at the heart of it
Join in the way that works for you.
Being online doesn’t automatically make a group accessible. We keep our sessions low-pressure, with room for different energy levels, communication styles and needs.
Camera optional
Keep your camera off and choose whether you speak.
Your way of communicating
Use the chat, listen or craft quietly alongside others.
Space to pause
Take a break, step away and come back whenever you need.
No need to explain
Join in as much or as little as feels comfortable.
More than simply doing crafts
Something to make. Someone to connect with.
Painting, crochet, cross stitch, diamond art, journalling, cardmaking and punch needle are just some of the creative activities members can explore together.
The wellbeing side recognises that connection, enjoyable activities and learning about ourselves can all play a part in how we feel.
We may invite guests with relevant experience or professional knowledge for talks, workshops and Q&As, exploring topics such as energy management, self-compassion, confidence and neurodivergence.
Learning can be creative, too
A session about fatigue might include making an “energy map” or a personal “energy toolkit” while exploring pacing and recognising our limits.
Community support, alongside professional care
Create & Chatter is not a medical or mental health treatment service. It does not replace doctors, therapists, counsellors or other professionals. Our wellbeing sessions offer an additional layer of community support, education, connection and self-exploration.
From an idea to a shared space
A community growing through creativity and care.
What began with Kimberley’s own experiences has grown into an online community, with more than 100 women signed up from across the UK.
Create
Try something creative and enjoy the process, without pressure to make something perfect.
Connect
Spend time alongside people who understand that there isn’t just one way to join in.
Support
Find kindness, shared experiences and ideas to come back to when they feel useful.
Giving useful materials a new purpose
We’re interested in working with businesses that have safe, usable craft materials they can no longer sell — including surplus stock, discontinued lines, damaged packaging or incomplete sets. We’re not asking for brand-new products suitable for normal sale; we hope to reduce waste and make creative activities more accessible.
Find out how to support Create & ChatterYou can simply come as you are
There’s no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Explore a session, spend a little time with our resources, or get in touch if you’d like to ask something first.
