Annette Friar is a neurodivergent aromatherapist, formulator, and sensory‑health educator specialising in gentle, evidence‑informed approaches to wellbeing.
Her work blends scientific clarity with sensory‑safe practice, supporting clients who experience heightened sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, or complex regulation needs.

She is the founder of Burnt Orchid Organics™, a research‑driven aromatherapy and education brand rooted in the SOFT™ Framework—a method designed to make scent, touch, and therapeutic tools accessible for autistic, ADHD, and highly sensitive individuals.

Annette’s practice centres on:

Sensory‑safe aromatherapy and personalised formulation

Trauma‑aware, neurodiversity‑affirming support

Gentle regulation tools for stress, burnout, and emotional pacing

Education for practitioners seeking to work safely with sensitive or neurodivergent clients

Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical—meeting each person where they are, without pressure or overwhelm. She is committed to creating therapeutic experiences that honour autonomy, nervous‑system safety, and the lived realities of neurodivergent people.