SPECIALISM

I have experience working with Autistic clients who sometimes prefer the term Neurodivergent. I will work with my client to ensure that I adapt the therapeutic setting as required.   

Therapy may be helpful in addressing some of the challenges that arise from your experience of the world not being well understood by those around you or wider society.       

I have experience in supporting family members, particularly parents and siblings of Autistic individuals, who are seeking to gain a better understanding of neurodiversity within their family.  

Parents of all ages whose children are currently awaiting diagnosis or have been recently diagnosed see me for their own mental health support.    I also support parents whilst they are caring for children in distress but where they have not sought diagnosis.   I provide talking therapy to support the emotional challenges of your situation,  I do not provide any diagnostic services (these services are provided by specialist clinical psychologists).   

I understand neurodiversity as a valuable part of of our diverse human ways of experiencing the world and seek to support clients with an affirmative approach. 

(Identity-first language is adopted here due to the wishes of many of those I work with, however, I will seek to explore what makes each client most comfortable and adapt my language accordingly).