Jessica Sweet
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About me
Are You Looking for Neurodivergent-Affirming Support?
Were you recently diagnosed as neurodivergent, thinking that a diagnosis or medication would change everything, but you still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or "too much"? Maybe you're still on an NHS waitlist and need support right now. Or perhaps you're not interested in an assessment but know you’d benefit from support to make sense of things.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, especially ADHDers, AUDHDers, and autistic people, helping them understand themselves, identify and break unhelpful patterns, and build a life that works for them. My approach is neuro-affirmative, meaning I don’t see neurodivergent traits as problems to “fix” but as natural differences in how people think and experience the world. That said, life can feel hard when systems aren’t designed for you, and that’s where our work together comes in.
Working with me can help you with:
Overwhelm, burnout, & emotional regulation
Perfectionism, self-doubt, & rejection sensitivity
Motivation, focus, task initiation, & other executive function related things
Sensory sensitivities & managing energy levels
Navigating relationships, work, and life transitions
How I Work:
My approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you. I draw from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - but only in ways that actually feel helpful. I also integrate insights from movement and nutrition, recognizing how deeply connected mental and physical well-being are.
Sessions might include structured reflection, creative exercises, and simple, personalized strategies to try between sessions - all at a pace that works for you. This isn’t about forcing neurotypical solutions onto a neurodivergent brain; it’s about finding what fits.
Get in Touch
If you're ready to explore what's next, let's start with a free 15-minute chat to see if we’re a good fit. I offer online sessions for flexibility that fits around your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Autism Specialist at the University of Edinburgh (5+ years)
- Certified Integrative Nutrition & Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York
- MSc in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh
- COSCA Certificate in Person-Centered Therapy and SCOTACS diploma in Counselling and Groupwork
- Experienced in CBT and ACT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Dance the Medicine facilitator (somatic movement practices)
- Over 10 years working in neurodiversity support, including private practice and university settings
- Extensive training with the National Autistic Society in Autism & Sensory Experience, Autism & Anxiety, Autism in Women and Girls, and more...
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £120.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I also accept Access to Work
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Further information
Let's connect for a 15-minute Zoom call to explore whether we'd like to work together. Whether you're seeking therapy or coaching, it's all about finding the right fit. My hourly rate ranges from £90-110, depending on what you need. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu
