Dhiren Doshi-Smith
#DhirenDoshiSmith - Speaker & writer on mental health and diversity
Speaker ￭ Trainer ￭ Panellist
BSc MBACP
Dhiren Doshi-Smith
As a queer, British Indian man with ADHD, Dhiren has lived in the intersection of difference — and found freedom in authenticity.
He knows what it's like to feel unseen and to try to conform, and now talks and writes about diversity and mental health, inviting people to stop performing and start belonging.
Whether in corporate spaces, conferences, or community events, his goal is always the same: to make honesty contagious, and to maximise the potential of people.
“I speak about what it means
to be fully yourself, in a world that often
tells you not to be, and how
this can maximise your potential
at work and in life.”
Dhiren helps organisations transform their working
environments into places where everyone can fully maximise their potential.
Creating conversations that
change how we see ourselves and
each other.
Authentic, audience-engaging & focused.
Speaker, Panellist,
Facilitator
Dhiren speaks and delivers training across mental health and diversity, and corporate sectors—helping organisations explore what authenticity means in practice, and how it helps maximise the talents and potential for their people.
Each space has been an opportunity to make vulnerability feel safe, spark reflection, and turn awareness into action.
Custom Talks & Training - Every audience is different. Each talk or workshop is tailored to your people, culture, and goals.
Fully bespoke, customised & off-the-shelf packages
Training & Workshops
Dhiren's workshops and training sessions combine lived experience with therapeutic insight, accompanied by engaging presentations and participation.
Popular sessions include:
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Inclusive Leadership: moving from intent to impact.
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Neurodiversity at Work: creating systems that support all minds.
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Mental Health Awareness: building emotionally intelligent teams.
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Allyship & Representation: from performative to practical inclusion.
Sessions are designed to start real conversations and make a measurable difference, not just tick boxes, being interactive, grounded, and tailored for your organisation’s goals.
“Thank you so much for a wonderful presentation"
"Very insightful -- thank you"
"Thank you so much for this. This is amazing"
"Really fantastic session!"
Audience feedback for "Neurodiversity in the Workplace", 15 January 2026
Drawing on lived-experience and training
Themes and topics
Dhiren focuses on topics he's lived, using his experiences as a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor, work in the third-sector, and having grown up as a queer, British Indian man with ADHD. Generally, these form four overlapping themes...
Authenticity & Mental Health
What happens when we stop trying to ‘fix’ ourselves and start listening? Exploring the link between authenticity, wellbeing, and resilience—especially in high-pressure environments.
Queer & POC Experiences
Conversations that hold complexity and courage. I share lived experience and insight on intersectionality, representation, and the power of radical visibility.
Neurodiversity & ADHD
Understanding brains that work differently—and why inclusion means designing systems that flex, not people who mask.
Creating Safer Spaces
How leaders and teams can build environments where difference feels like belonging, not risk.
Why book with Dhiren
Dhiren has shared his voice on Stonewall panels, at Bi+ Community events, on BBC Radio, and in the pages of Attitude Magazine (to name just a few!) — bringing conversations about queerness, race, neurodiversity, and mental health to wider audiences.
1
Professional expertise
with human impact
Dhiren brings a combination of therapeutic training with lived experience, all accompanied by professional slides and delivery.
2
Relatable and
engaging style
Dhiren speaks with honesty, warmth, and clarity, inviting audiences to reflect rather than defend. Audience feedback consistentently demonstrates how much they appreciate and gain from each talk.
3
Tailored
to your needs
Dhiren collaborates with you to shape sessions that truly resonate with your audience.
Contact
Please get in touch to discuss opportunities
Training attendee
"Thanks for your training it was really nice to see so many colleagues engage and truly take part in trying to understand how they can be better allies for everyone inside the workplace"
Webinar viewer
“Really interesting and thought provoking - thanks!”
