Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) is a construct which proposes there is an underlying temperament found in around 20% of the population that results in depth of processing, increased emotional reactivity, ease of overstimulation and awareness of environmental subtleties (Aron, 2010). The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) scale, which is used to identify and assess for sensitivity, was created from a series of in-depth qualitative interviews with 39 adults who self-identified as highly sensitive, introverted, or easily overwhelmed by stimuli (Aron and Aron, 1997). The HSP scale has been validat ..read more

Are you someone who often feels deeply impacted by the world around you? Do you find yourself experiencing emotions more intensely than others? If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In a world that often values toughness and resilience, being highly sensitive can present its own unique set of challenges. However, it is essential to recognize that being an HSP is not a weakness but rather a beautiful aspect of your personality. Let's explore the struggles and strengths of the Highly Sensitive Person: Struggles of the HSP 1️Overstimulation: Highly Sensitive People have an extraordin ..read more

There are nuances to the lived experience of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) that are not often described or spoken about in the literature. The research, to date, has primarily focussed on neurobiological explanations and is based on the reductionist paradigm of Newtonian science. This paradigm assumes we can understand something by studying its separate parts and as a result, most of the research on high sensitivity consists of clinical studies which explore, in isolation, genetic and brain structure functionality. This research has been instrumental in attempting to validate the trai ..read more

If you’re highly sensitive or work with Highly Sensitive Children at some point you will have questioned what the differences are between a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and those who are on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The common struggles faced by a Highly Sensitive Person such as, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing strong emotions, processing things deeply and being very connected to the world around them can sometimes lead the HSP to feel like there is something ‘wrong’ with them. These traits of feeling over-stimulated are also found in autism, PTSD or other disorders commonly fo ..read more

What is the Highly Sensitive Child (HSC)? According to research carried out by Elaine Aron, High Sensitivity, also referred to as Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), is an innate trait that impacts around 20% of the population and is also found in over 100 other species, for example, in dogs, fish and birds. It is associated with greater sensitivity (or responsivity) to environmental and social stimuli, and there is a genetic, biological basis for a person’s sensitivity. For example, it has been shown that those who have the traits of high sensitivity have greater brain responses associated ..read more

I'm a transpersonal life coach who specializes in coaching those who relate to being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Through a series of coaching sessions, which might be short or long-term, we work together to explore ways to empower you to step into your authentic gifts and thrive in your HSP trait. We do this by developing an awareness of your core beliefs, values and purpose. We engage in practices to cultivate a solid sense of Self so that you can engage with the parts of yourself which might be struggling with anxiety, overwhelm or other difficult emotions. As a result of receiving the ..read more

What does the research Tell us about the Highly Sensitive Person? There can be a lot of misunderstandings and misconceptions about the term, so – the first thing to say is - the scientific term for HSP is sensory-processing sensitivity, and Dr Elain Aron first discovered it in the early 1990s. It’s also important to recognise HSP is not a disorder; scientific research shows us around 20-30% of the population are HS. Research has shown that HS is also found in 100s of other species. It is believed to have evolutionary advantages, so there is a small group of us who pause-to-check, and our inter ..read more

As a Transpersonal Coach, I offer resources and tools for Highly Sensitive People to experience greater fulfillment and wellbeing. We all know just how important it is to embody and integrate these practices into our daily lives and an intellectual awareness of these tools only scratches the surface of what’s possible when it comes to reaching our full potential. I’m passionate about embodied transformation and helping those of us who are highly sensitive go beyond our conditioning and reconnect with our core Self. Our core Self is already healed, whole and full of our innate potential. It’s ..read more

Highly Sensitive People (HSP) make up around 20% of the population. We're born into this world with innate traits that include depth of processing, empathy and sensitivity to subtleties in our internal and external landscape. Considering these traits, it isn't surprising that so many Highly Sensitive People are drawn toward careers that revolve around helping, healing or transforming the lives of other people in some way. In fact, becoming a coach, therapist or mentor can be one of the best career options for HSP because it's in these roles that we're able to tap into our innate gifts. Even th ..read more

A huge amount of research has been carried out in an attempt to understand the traits of a highly sensitive person. These traits, found in around 15-20% of the population, are associated with greater sensitivity (or responsivity) to environmental and social stimuli, greater brain responses connected with awareness, memory, self-other processing and empathy. Research has shown that these innate traits have a genetic, biological basis and exist in over 100 other species – such as dogs, fish and birds. High sensitivity is not a disorder, and it exists on a spectrum with around 30% of the populati ..read more