Type of service: Counsellor

Website: http://www.emmawestoncounselling.com

I am a counsellor and clinical supervisor offering counselling and clinical supervision which offers a neurodiversity affirmative approach. In terms of my counselling work I offer individual counselling both in person and online. 

I use a neurodiversity-affirmative approach to working with my clients. I had adapted my own therapeutic approach to ensure my clients had a suitable therapeutic environment. Hence,  I consider sensory needs and the environment that I use, I use a very visual approach in my work, as well as lots of psychoeducation, and I incorporate topics of interests where appropriate. I used an Interpretive Phenomenological Approach for my research. 

Counselling can help with things like: Coping strategies, developing assertive communication, learning about appropriate boundaries, learning self-advocacy skills, developing better self esteem, challenging cognitive distortions, relaxation techniques, developing self-awareness and self-acceptance, understanding difference, looking at self care and energy accounting (to ensure you set manageable limits on your energy levels so you do not deplete yourself to the point of burnout), understanding self and identity, and exploring relationship issues.

My role is to work alongside you, with acceptance, care and understanding and help to encourage you to celebrate your strengths. A lot of my work is often about forming and maintaining healthy relationships. 
 

Aimed at: Adult , Adult sibling, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Professional

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Obsessional behaviour, Phobias, Relationship difficulties, Relaxation techniques.

Registrations and professional qualifications: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) registered counsellor, MBACP (Accred) member number: 715573. Level 4 diploma in Therapeutic counselling, a level 5 diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Master’s degree completed in 2018 (researched working with autistic people and therapeutic approaches), also a level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision.