Type of service: Counsellor, Interventions and therapies

Website: http://www.respectforall.org.uk

Counselling service based in Manchester for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), siblings, parents and partners. Also offers counselling to professionals. There are a bank of 11 counsellors all with experience of autism and Asperger syndrome and working with people with an ASD and families in the Greater Manchester area. Counselling approaches used: Integrative; Person centred; Cognitive behavioural therapy; Play therapy; Solution focused. Also offer student placements.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Relationship difficulties, Relaxation technique

Registrations and professional qualifications: Various -  All counsellors are qualified to Diploma level. Two are qualified group facilitators. One is a qualified play therapist. Couples and family work available.