Clare Dudeney

A little about me...
I'm endlessly curious about people. About the stories we tell ourselves, the assumptions we carry, and those moments when something shifts and we begin to understand ourselves differently.

I'm an autistic and ADHD Humanistic Counsellor and Positive Psychology Coaching Practitioner with over 18 years' experience. I'm also currently studying for an MA in Autism at Sheffield Hallam University, building on my previous small-scale research exploring identity, authenticity, self-compassion and belonging in later-discovered autistic and ADHD women.

Learning, questioning and exploring different perspectives are a huge part of who I am, both personally and professionally. My background also includes hypnotherapy (with a focus on somatic work) and the psychology of movement, which contribute to my interest in the relationship between our experiences, our bodies and our sense of self.

What neuro-affirming means to me
I describe my practice as neuro-affirming, but I think it's important to explain what that actually means.

For me, it starts with curiosity rather than assumptions. Recognising that people experience the world in different ways, and that no diagnosis or label tells us everything about an individual.

It means being open and flexible in how we work together, adapting to different ways of thinking, communicating and processing experiences.

And it means recognising that our sense of self is shaped not only by our individual experiences, but also by the expectations, relationships and environments around us.

I welcome adults across neurotypes, and these principles underpin both.

Counselling | Identity, life stories and self-understanding
My counselling practice focuses on exploring who we are, how we've come to understand ourselves, and the stories we've developed about ourselves along the way.

I work with adults across neurotypes who are curious about their sense of self, particularly when something has shifted in how they understand their experiences, relationships or place in the world.

Drawing on humanistic counselling, narrative approaches and Positive Psychology, we'll explore the experiences, expectations, values and beliefs that have shaped your understanding of yourself.

This is focused, collaborative work for people who want to explore their identity and what living more authentically might mean to them, rather than general counselling for a broad range of difficulties.

Availability: I have limited counselling availability on Monday mornings from January 2027. 

Speaking and group work
I also deliver talks, workshops and group experiences exploring autism, ADHD, identity and wellbeing.

Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Professional memberships
NCPS Accredited Registrant | Positive Psychology Guild Professional Member| General Hypnotherapy Register

I work in accordance with the relevant professional codes of ethics.

Counselling

£75 per 60-minute session, online.

Clinical Supervision

Introductory rate: £60 per hour for your first six hours of supervision with me, while I complete my supervision training.

Thereafter, my standard rates apply:

60 minutes: £75
90 minutes: £112.50
All sessions take place online. Supervision is available in either 60 or 90-minute sessions.

If you're interested in possibly working with me please get in touch and I can give you a current snapshot of my appointment availability.