Dr. Olivia Kessel
MBBCh BAO, BA Psychology
Founder, SEND Parenting Podcast & SEND Parenting Community
Dr. Olivia Kessel is a neurodiverse advocate, medical doctor, and the founder and host of the SEND Parenting Podcast, a platform dedicated to supporting parents raising neurodiverse children. Inspired by her own journey with her wonderfully neurodiverse daughter, Alexandra—who has dyslexia and ADHD—Dr. Kessel is passionate about empowering parents with knowledge, reducing stigma, and fostering a sense of community. Through expert interviews and real-life stories, she ensures parents know they are not alone in their fight for the right support.
Her background spans clinical medicine, corporate life sciences, and health consultancy. She has practiced medicine in Ireland, South Africa, and Eswatini (Swaziland) and has worked with global pharmaceutical companies such as Gilead and AbbVie. In addition, she founded Evolve-Care, a health consultancy supporting patients with chronic conditions and working with industry coalition groups to drive meaningful healthcare reform in the UK.
For the past six years, Dr. Kessel has served as Medical Director at Ingeus, providing clinical oversight, including for their Access to Work (ATW) program, which facilitates inclusive and neurodiverse-friendly workplaces.
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