Knowing Minds is a consultancy led by Dr Nicola Jeffery, bringing together over 30 years of experience in mental health, research, disability, neurodiversity, and academic expertise. I work with organisations, services, and communities to co-create more inclusive, psychologically safe, and effectice practices.

At the heart of Knowing Minds is a commitment to:

Equality and Inclusion: we centre marginalised voices in everything we do

Empowerment and co-production: we don’t just consult, we collaborate, co-design, and build lasting capacity

Lived experience: Our insight is grounded in decades of frontline, carer, and therapeutic work

About Dr Nicola Jeffery:

I am a researcher and consultant with a background that spans psychology, medical science, genetics, and health research. I hold a PhD in Medical Studies, and M.Sc. in Psychology (BPS accredited) with published research in medical science and psychology, and over three decades experience immersed in disability, neurodiversity, and mental health advocacy, both professionally and personally. I now use this blended experience to support others, whether through inclusive research, training programmes, co-production design, or strategic consultancy.