About me
Specialist ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity Therapist
Are you looking for support with ADHD, Autism, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person? I offer a safe, understanding, and collaborative space where you can be yourself and start therapy from wherever you are right now. I provide sessions in Cheltenham, across the Cotswolds, and online throughout the UK.
My name is Amanda Hudson, and I am a qualified therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health needs. I specialise in ADHD, Autism, and Neurodiversity, working with both adults and young people. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), and I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and other evidence-based approaches.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to provide the tools, techniques, and safe space you need to explore your experiences, build self-understanding, and create lasting change.
My passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals comes from my own lived experience of ADHD. Through my practice and my company, The Cognitive Collective Ltd, I am committed to making therapy and mental health care more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for everyone.
In sessions, I work collaboratively and creatively, tailoring therapy to each individual. My style is warm, relaxed, and non-judgemental, with the goal of helping you feel comfortable and understood. It's my job to meet you half way. Together, we will explore not only what brings you to therapy, but also the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be holding you back.
Whether you are seeking support for ADHD, Autism, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, or life transitions, I will work with you to help you feel empowered, resilient, and more in control of your mental health.
I welcome clients in-person in Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds, as well as those looking for online therapy across the UK.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Integrative PG Dip in REBT/CBT & Hypnosis, as well as specialist training:
- Polyvagal Theory
- Relational Neuroscience: Interpersonal Neurobiology of Trauma
- Compassion Focused Therapy: Advanced Clinical Skills
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Level 1 Makaton Training
- ADOS-2 Assessor
I bring over a decade of experience working in therapy, counselling, and mental health services, with a specialist focus on ADHD, Autism, and Neurodiversity. I currently work as Clinical Lead at The Priory Group and Clinical Manager at The Cognitive Collective Ltd, where I support individuals and families through evidence-based and compassionate care. Previously, I was Clinical Lead at The Hummingbird Charity in Bicester, providing therapy and support to people affected by cancer
Throughout my career, I have also gained extensive experience working with neurodiverse clients, supporting adults, young people, and families to better understand and manage the challenges associated with ADHD, Autism, and related conditions. Alongside my professional work, I have lived experience of ADHD, giving me an even deeper insight into the realities of being neurodivergent.
My extensive training allows me to integrate a wide range of therapeutic approaches, ensuring each client receives individualised, effective, and compassionate support.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 per session
Additional information
One-to-one sessions - £100 (50 min session)
Sessions available online and in-person.
For online, please visit my website and book a slot that suits you, where you will be asked to make payment.
For face to face, please contact me to find out availability.
When I work
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Autism assessments available on Saturdays.
Further information
The Cognitive Collective is a mental health service with neurodiversity and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do. We are a highly experienced team, who have worked across all private and public sector services, and have worked extensively with diverse clients across all age groups.
Primarily focused on autism assessments, we bring together the perfect blend of skills and experience to offer a service that can meet all of your needs, from toddlers to adults.
Many companies offer neuro-diversity services but don’t actually cater to the cliental. At The Cognitive Collective, we want to create a space where, no matter who you are, you don’t have to mask or fear being yourself.
We have worked hard to create an end-to-end experience that is designed with our clients in mind every step of the way. We aim to lead from the front in transforming our industry to become truly accessiblefor all.
