I’ve spent the last few years working right at the intersection of psychology, mental health, and real-life support. I’ve studied a masters degree in cognitive neuroscience, worked on research exploring how people think, feel, and connect, and spent years supporting young people and adults in education, mental health, and crisis settings. All of that shaped the way I approach Level Up Living.
I’m not here to give therapy or clinical treatment. My background is in understanding people, building safe environments, and helping individuals grow through evidence-based strategies. I’ve supported autistic young people, neurodivergent learners, and those facing social or emotional challenges, both one-to-one and in groups. I’ve also worked on the frontline as an emergency medical advisor, where communication, calm thinking, and safeguarding are everything.
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​I’m passionate about creating spaces where young adults can build confidence, social skills, and emotional awareness through modern, interactive methods and lead to me co-founding level up living. Games, teamwork, stories, creativity, and even coding become powerful tools when they’re used with purpose. Our sessions aren’t about pressure; they’re about connection, discovery, and giving people the chance to level up at their own pace.
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About Richard Miller
During my studies in Psychology, I developed a deep interest in the complexities of the neurodivergent experience and the vital role that play holds in socio-emotional development. I also discovered the importance of psychoeducation as both a therapeutic tool and a foundation for intrinsically motivated personal growth.Before university, I worked as a drama practitioner, using creative projects to explore adolescent themes such as exam stress and bullying with groups of young people. More recently, I’ve volunteered with a community theatre and delivered drama workshops in SEN schools experiences that allowed me to connect with young people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Lately, I’ve been working as an SEN-focused mentor, offering child-led, low-demand emotional well-being support and holistic encouragement. This mentoring approach aims to break away from the traditional “chaise longue” style of support by promoting positive play through video games. I’ve seen first-hand how gaming can inspire cooperative engagement, collective problem-solving, and meaningful connection. For many of the neurodivergent individuals I work with, gaming provides a welcome space for self-expression and social resilience.
My journey has led me to co-found Level Up Living. I believe that combining reflection and psychoeducation with group gaming sessions creates a unique environment where individuals can strengthen their social skills, grow interpersonally, and flourish on their own terms.