A space where you don't have to try and fit in

Being neurodivergent can shape how you experience yourself, relationships and the world around you. You may have spent years adapting to what others expect, masking parts of yourself, feeling misunderstood, or wondering why things that seem easier for other people can feel so difficult or exhausting for you.

Therapy doesn't need to be another place where you're expected to fit in.

I offer neurodivergence-affirming counselling where we can explore your experiences without viewing difference as something that needs to be fixed.

You don't need a diagnosis to come to therapy

You may already identify as autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent. You might have received a diagnosis later in life, be waiting for an assessment, or simply be beginning to wonder whether neurodivergence could help make sense of some of your experiences.

You don't need to arrive with an answer. We can be curious together about your experiences and what they mean for you.

You might want to explore things such as masking, overwhelm, relationships, identity, anxiety, feeling different, burnout, past experiences or the impact of spending years trying to meet other people's expectations.

Understanding yourself, rather than changing yourself

My approach is psychodynamic and relational. This means we can look beyond what is happening on the surface and explore how your experiences, relationships and earlier life may have shaped how you feel about yourself and relate to others today.

For neurodivergent people, that might also mean exploring what feels like the real you and what may have developed through years of adapting, masking or being misunderstood.

The aim isn't to make you less autistic or less neurodivergent. Therapy can instead offer an opportunity to understand yourself with greater compassion and to find ways of living and relating that feel more authentic to you.

My experience

Alongside my counselling training and clinical work, I have more than 15 years' experience supporting people, including individuals with autism, learning disabilities and additional needs.

My experience has taught me not to make assumptions about what somebody needs simply because of a diagnosis or label. Every person's experience of neurodivergence is different, and our work together will be shaped around you.

I have also undertaken training with the National Autistic Society focusing on women and girls on the autism spectrum.

Counselling that can adapt to you

Therapy doesn't have to look exactly the same for everyone. If sitting face-to-face and maintaining eye contact feels uncomfortable, you don't need to do that. If you need more time to process a question, that's okay.

You are encouraged to share what makes therapy more accessible for you, and we can work that out together if you're not yet sure.

Taking the first step

Starting therapy can feel particularly difficult when you've spent a long time feeling misunderstood or having to explain yourself.

I offer counselling for adults and couples, with face-to-face and online sessions available.

If you're wondering whether I might be the right counsellor for you, you're welcome to arrange a free 15-minute introductory call. There's no expectation that you need to know exactly what you want to talk about before getting in touch.