Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/034a09ae-4e90-e711-80e8-3863bb351d40

I am a counsellor and clinical supervisor offering online counselling and clinical supervision which offers a neurodiversity affirmative approach.

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, Anyone with an Association to Autism, Businesses, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Partner, Professional

Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, NHS Only, NHS primary care, Private Only, Social Care, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Exclusively autism specific

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