Welcome
I'm Eva Eastman, an occupational therapist and qualitative researcher working across NHS eating disorder services and in independent practice. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, with particular expertise in the intersections between ADHD, autism, mental health and eating disorders.
My work spans clinical practice, research, and training delivery. I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience of neurodivergence to everything I do, with a focus on improving outcomes and quality of life for neurodivergent people across healthcare settings.
At the heart of my approach is a drive to explore overlooked complexities in people's experiences, challenge assumptions, foster curiosity, and contribute to more inclusive, compassionate healthcare through neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Current RESEARCH
I'm lead researcher on an NIHR ARC KSS-funded project with the SPIRED research clinic, developing clinical guidelines to adapt eating disorder treatment for adults with ADHD. This work aims to address a critical gap in clinical practice through co-designed, evidence-based approaches that centre lived experience perspectives.