About me
About Me
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in neurodivergence and trauma. I work primarily with adults who are autistic, ADHD, exploring a possible diagnosis, or navigating the impact of developmental or relational trauma.
Many of the people I work with have spent years sensing that something about their experience of the world is different, but without having the language to fully understand why.
I offer three ways of working depending on what feels most helpful: ongoing psychotherapy, structured Autism & ADHD consultations, and psychoeducational courses exploring neurodivergence and relationships.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy wanting more than symptom management. They want meaningful understanding of their nervous system, their patterns, their attachment history, and how their neurotype shapes their experience of the world.
I offer a calm, relational space where we can explore this together, at a pace that feels thoughtful and contained.
You can find out more about my work at:
www.katewalkerpsychotherapy.co.uk
Ongoing Psychotherapy
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I draw from relational, developmental, trauma-informed and neurodivergence-informed frameworks. Rather than following a single model, therapy is shaped by the relationship we build and by what feels most helpful for you.
I pay close attention to:
• nervous system regulation
• masking and burnout
• attachment patterns
• relational dynamics
• how past experiences may still be shaping the present
Therapy with me is collaborative and reflective. I work best with clients who are open to exploring patterns over time and who are willing to engage honestly in the process - including moments of challenge or repair.
My aim is not simply to reduce symptoms (although that often becomes a welcome side effect), but to support deeper self-understanding and more sustainable change.
Your First Session:
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain before starting therapy. I aim to make the process clear, structured and transparent from the beginning.
The first 50-minute session is a pre-therapy assessment. We will explore:
• what has brought you to therapy
• relevant mental health and relational history
• previous therapy experiences
• what you hope to gain from therapy
This session also gives us an opportunity to consider whether we feel like a good fit and whether my approach is right for you.
Therapy works best when there is mutual clarity and consent about the work we are entering into.
Autism & ADHD Consultations
In addition to ongoing therapy, structured Autism & ADHD consultations are available for adults who are exploring whether their experiences may relate to neurodivergence.
These are two-hour consultations designed to provide a thoughtful, clinically informed space to explore patterns, traits and life experiences in greater depth. The consultation may include exploration of areas such as sensory processing, masking and burnout, attention and executive functioning, communication differences, emotional regulation, and relational patterns.
These consultations are not diagnostic assessments, but they can help individuals develop clearer language for their experiences and, if helpful, prepare for conversations with their GP about formal assessment pathways.
Two consultation formats are available:
Autism & ADHD Consultation + Clinical Summary
A two-hour consultation followed by a written clinical summary outlining the key traits and themes discussed during the session. This can support personal understanding and may also be helpful if you later decide to speak with your GP about referral for a diagnostic assessment.
Neurodivergence Deep Dive
A reflective two-hour consultation focused on developing a deeper understanding of your individual neurodivergent profile. This option is particularly helpful for people who already have a diagnosis but would like greater clarity around how their traits show up in everyday life.
These consultations are suitable whether you are exploring the possibility of neurodivergence for the first time, or whether you already have a diagnosis and would like deeper understanding of how your traits shape your experiences.
Psychoeducational Courses
I also offer psychoeducational courses exploring neurodivergence and relationships.
These courses are designed to support deeper understanding of how neurodivergence can shape communication, emotional processing, nervous system responses and relational dynamics. They combine clinical insight with reflective exercises to help individuals and couples better understand their patterns and develop more compassionate ways of relating.
Details of available courses can be found via my website and social media.
Practical Information
I work with clients across Leicestershire and Rutland. Face-to-face sessions take place at The Rutland Therapy Centre. I also offer online therapy for clients across the UK and internationally.
Please note that the therapy rooms are located on the top floor of the building and there is no lift access. Online sessions are available as an alternative if mobility access is required.
There is pay-and-display parking available at the rear of the building.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy and bring over 15 years’ experience working with neurodivergence across therapeutic and professional settings. My clinical work is supported by ongoing supervision and continued professional development to ensure it remains ethical, reflective and current.
Additional specialist training includes suicide awareness, safeguarding, trauma and neurodivergence, Autism, ADHD and AuDHD, body psychotherapy, gestalt and dream work.
I work with a range of complex and long-standing emotional difficulties, with particular depth in trauma and neurodivergence.
I have previously worked as a psychotherapist at The Leicester Counselling Centre and Sue Young’s Cancer Support, and now practise privately at The Rutland Therapy Centre in Oakham.
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
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Ongoing Psychotherapy
Initial assessment (50 minutes): £70. Ongoing therapy sessions (50 minutes): £70.
Sessions are available face-to-face at The Rutland Therapy Centre or online via video call.
Autism & ADHD Consultations
Two structured consultation options are available for adults exploring neurodivergence.
Autism & ADHD Consultation + Clinical Summary – £225
A structured two-hour consultation followed by a written clinical summary outlining the traits and themes discussed. This can support personal understanding and may also be helpful if you later decide to speak with your GP about referral for a formal diagnostic assessment.
Clients are asked to complete a short pre-consultation questionnaire in advance so the session can be tailored to their individual experiences.
The written clinical summary is usually provided within 5–10 working days.
Neurodivergence Deep Dive – £200
A reflective two-hour consultation focused on helping you understand and articulate your individual neurodivergent profile. This option does not include a written summary.
Please note these consultations are not diagnostic assessments.
Consultations are currently offered online only.
Availability
Current availability varies. Please contact me to enquire about current therapy openings or consultation appointments.
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