This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Discovering Your Neurodivergent Self: Autism, ADHD, or Both?
Are you navigating the complex world of neurodiversity? Perhaps you're wondering if you're autistic, have ADHD, or both (AuDHD)? You're not alone. Many adults are receiving late diagnoses, often prompted by their child's diagnosis or through self-discovery. Thanks to the wealth of information now available, more people than ever are embarking on their own neurodiversity research journeys.
The Double-Edged Sword of Diagnosis
Discovering you're neurodivergent can be a mixed blessing. While it often brings a sense of relief and self-understanding, it also raises new questions. How much do you really know about autism or ADHD? Surprisingly, many neurodivergent individuals have limited knowledge about their own neurotype.
Navigating a Neurotypical World
Do you sometimes feel like an alien trying to decipher human behaviour? What seems straightforward to neurotypical individuals can be perplexing for neurodivergent people. This disconnect can lead to:
Feelings of shame and confusion
A fragmented sense of self
Social withdrawal and isolation
Embracing Your Unique Neurodivergent Profile
Remember, no two neurodivergent individuals are alike. Many also experience co-occurring conditions such as trauma, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, or depression. Your neurodivergence can influence every aspect of your life, from family dynamics to workplace relationships and friendships.
Bridging the Gap Between Inner and Outer Worlds
Do you feel fundamentally different from others?
Is there a disconnect between your inner experience and outward appearance?
Do you struggle to express your emotions?
Whether you're exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent or coming to terms with a diagnosis, it's important to recognize how past experiences shape your present. This awareness can help you break free from unhealthy behavioural and thought patterns. Ready to embark on your neurodivergent journey of self-discovery and growth? Let's explore together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in Transactional Analysis (TA)
- UKATA Dip membership 6767
- BACP registration number 394620
- Accredited member National Counselling Society NCS22-01813
- For the last four years, I have dedicated my work to working with Neurodivergent individuals.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £100.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I charge individuals £60 for a 50-minute session. couples £80 60-minute session.
When I work
I work evenings and daytime. This is constantly changing and I would suggest you ask me if I have availability at the times you're looking for.
