About me
Have you always felt different or struggled to “fit in”? Maybe you're autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or wonder if you might be.
I’m a neurodivergent therapist in Stirling, specialised in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults (diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or self-identifying). I work with those struggling to navigate everyday challenges, relationships, overwhelm and burnout, supporting you to build more self-trust and understand yourself better so that your daily life can feel more manageable.
Many of my clients feel drained at work or in life, struggling to manage each day while feeling overwhelmed, numb or shut down. I support you to explore patterns that might be making things feel more difficult, understanding what your neurodivergent nervous system actually needs and finding ways to live your life that don’t require constantly pushing through.
Because no two neurodivergent people experience overwhelm or burnout in the same way, I adapt our work to you as much as possible. That might mean adjusting the pace of sessions, using less talking and more reflection or creativity, having outdoors therapy sessions or making practical changes to the environment so your nervous system feels safer. I listen and respond to what helps you feel most supported.
Working in this way, overwhelm and neurodivergent burnout can gradually become less frequent and easier to recognise and manage. Therapy should be a space where you feel accepted for who you are. I am passionate about creating an inclusive space where you feel welcome.
As a neurodivergent therapist in Stirling, I offer therapy both indoors and outdoors, as well as online for clients further afield (or for those who just prefer the comfort of their own home). If you would like to find out more about how I can help, please get in touch by email or visit my website caitlinimray-therapy.com to book a free, no-obligation 20-minute intro video call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before becoming a therapist in Stirling, I worked in the area of mental health for around 10 years. This included various roles within different organisations and the NHS, where I supported people who struggled with mild to severe mental health difficulties.
Since beginning my journey as a therapist, I have worked with young people and adults in various settings, including charitable organisations, community interest companies, further education and now within my own therapy practice.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Edinburgh)
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (Therapy Train Stirling)
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (West College of Scotland)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Stirling)
- Ongoing CPD including, but not limited to, outdoor therapy, exploring neurodivergence creatively, multisensory aphantasia, limerence, understanding AuDHD, late diagnosed neurodivergence, a neurodiversity-informed approach to ARFID, working with dreams, polyvagal theory, mindfulness.
Member organisations
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I'm a Neurodiversity-Affirming therapist (not sure what this is? Check out my article on the Counselling Directory called 'Neurodiversity-affirming therapy: What is it and how do I find it?')
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a 10% discount when clients book a block of 6 sessions.
When I work
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These are my working hours but my availability varies depending on how many clients I have and whether you would like weekly or fortnightly sessions.
Further information
One thing I noticed whilst working in mental health settings before I began my own therapy practice was how rigid and restrictive the therapy set-up can be. I have worked with many clients, particularly those who identify as autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, highly sensitive, anxious and/or LGBTQIA+, who have struggled with the stereotypical ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy.
I decided to start my private practice because I wanted to provide a personalised space where I can work together with clients in a way which suits their individual needs and preferences.
Please note: Whilst the majority of my work is with adults aged 18+, I may consider working with some 16-18 year olds depending on my availability.
