About Stella Photis | Neuro Exploration
I am a qualified Holistic Art Therapy Practitioner, Creative Arts Specialist, Lecturer & Assessor, and Neurographica Specialist Practitioner. My work combines art-based mindfulness, principles of neuroplasticity, and creative facilitation to support wellbeing, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
For over 20 years, I have worked extensively with SEN, PRUs, SEND, secondary schools, and further education, delivering inclusive creative programmes and accredited Arts Award projects. This experience revealed a universal need: people want practical tools to quiet negative thinking, expand positive mindset, and feel more in control in an often complex world.
Rather than being a single technique or system, NeurographicAI™ functions as a branded framework through which I design and deliver workshops, courses, and accredited learning programmes. Each experience is adapted to the needs of the participants while remaining grounded in ethical, trauma-aware, and non-clinical practice.
My approach uses guided flow lines and rounding (conjoining) techniques to engage both hemispheres of the brain, support nervous system regulation, and encourage new patterns of thinking and behaviour. Workshops are delivered online in a calm, contained, and supportive way, with clear boundaries and trauma-aware, ethical practice.
NeurographicAI™ – My Signature Brand
At Neuro Exploration, everything I do centres on NeurographicAI™ my bespoke, evidence-informed creative brand and programme framework. Designed to be safe, accessible, and effective, NeurographicAI™ supports wellbeing, emotional balance, and personal growth for people of all ages and abilities.
Delivered under the Neuro Exploration umbrella, NeurographicAI™ represents a distinct body of work that combines structured creative facilitation, art-based mindfulness, and evidence-informed principles of neuroplasticity. These elements are brought together to support emotional regulation, reflective awareness, and practical personal development through guided creative practice.
Participants use guided flow lines and mindful drawing techniques to engage both hemispheres of the brain, calm the nervous system, and create practical tools for resilience, self-regulation, and personal growth.
Key features of NeurographicAI™ include:
1. A clearly defined creative brand used across workshops, courses, and accredited programmes
2. Accessible online delivery across the UK, with optional accommodations for diverse abilities and needs
3. Structured, trauma-aware, and inclusive facilitation for adults, young people, and communities
4. Integration within Arts Award programmes to support accredited creative learning for ages 13–25
5. Consistent visual language and creative structure across commissioned, funded, and educational settings
Who I work with
Individuals seeking wellbeing, personal development, and creative coping tools
Organisations & workplaces interested in staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and team resilience
Community groups & statutory partners (including NHS and local authorities) delivering accessible mental health support
Young people through Arts Award programmes, gaining formal recognition for creative growth and personal development
Ethos & values
Neuro Exploration is committed to:
- Inclusivity, equality, and creative accessibility (read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement)
- Evidence-informed and ethically governed practice
- Trauma-aware, non-clinical wellbeing delivery
- Safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults (read more)
Our work aligns with national wellbeing priorities and the objectives of funders such as Arts Council England, local authorities, and community partners.
What participants gain
Participants commonly report:
- Immediate stress reduction and mental clarity after a single session
- Tools and techniques for daily wellbeing and self-regulation
- Confidence, reflective capacity, and problem-solving skills
- Measurable outcomes for commissioned or funded programmes
For commissioned and funded projects, programmes are designed with measurable wellbeing outcomes and clear reporting frameworks.
Credentials & professional standing
- Qualified Holistic Art Therapy Practitioner — delivering non-clinical, art-based wellbeing facilitation
- Qualified Lecturer & Assessor — delivering creative arts and accredited Arts Award programmes
- Creative Arts Specialist — designing and delivering structured, inclusive, and accessible creative programmes and online workshops for SEN and SEND learners
- Holistic Life Coach — supporting personal growth, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
- Neurographica Specialist Practitioner — My professional training spans Neurographica, neuro-art practices, and mindful drawing approaches, including abstract and pattern-based art forms. Drawing on this background, I have developed my own original NeurographicAI™ workshops that integrate art, neuroscience, and reflective creativity to support wellbeing, confidence, and personal growth.
- Holistic Neuroplasticity Practitioner — integrating neuroplasticity principles within creative and mindful drawing practices
- Arts Award Registered Centre & Advisor — delivering Bronze, Silver, and Gold accredited programmes for young people (13–25)
- AI Instructor — teaching individuals how to use creative and assistive AI tools safely and effectively
- Member of the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) — adhering to professional and ethical standards in complementary health
Impact & reach
- Participants consistently report reduced stress and increased clarity following NeurographicAI™ sessions
- NeurographicAI™ programmes are designed to be revisited over time, allowing creative confidence and reflective capacity to deepen
- Ongoing development of accessible creative pathways through Arts Award and community-based programmes
In Summary
At Neuro Exploration, everything I do centres on NeurographicAI™ my signature creative brand. It represents a carefully developed body of work delivered through ethical, inclusive, and evidence-informed creative facilitation.
NeurographicAI™ provides a consistent framework for workshops, learning programmes, and commissioned projects, supporting wellbeing, emotional balance, and personal growth through accessible art-based experiences for all ages and abilities.
I am a trained Neurographica Specialist and have drawn on my experience to develop my own, unique NeurographicAI™ workshops.
Company Motto: “Art that rewires the mind changes your mind.”
