Madeleine Ayling
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About me
Hi, I'm Madeleine. I specialise in working with ADHD, autism, eczema and other chronic illnesses. I also work with covid-conscious clients. I work online, by email and on the phone with adults aged 18+ across the UK.
I am LGBTQ+ and non-monogamy affirming, sex positive, kink aware, body and fat positive.
ADHD & Autism Counselling
Have you always felt different from others, maybe “too much” and “not enough” at the same time?
You might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, burnt out and struggling with grief and shame about the past and present challenges. Maybe you have been recently diagnosed with ADHD or Autism or realised you may be neurodivergent and want to explore what this means to you. I was late-diagnosed and I understand how complicated this can all be.
I can help you feel more confident, recognise your strengths, become accepting and compassionate towards yourself and work out what you need and how to ask for it.
Eczema counselling
I understand from my own experiences with eczema how much it can disrupt your life. The physical symptoms such as the itchiness, discomfort and visible signs of eczema can lead to a range of emotions, such as frustration, grief, embarrassment and isolation. You may be struggling with sleep, self-consciousness that impacts your relationships or the after-effects of childhood bullying. Eczema can take a huge toll on your emotional well-being and it’s really common to struggle with anxiety and depression. It’s often a vicious cycle of stress causing flare-ups and the eczema leading to worsening mental health.
Together we can explore the challenges you face, build resilience and self-compassion, process the grief of what you may have missed out on, improve your self-esteem and develop strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.
Discounted introductory session
I understand taking the next step can be difficult, so I offer a discounted introductory session so we can explore how we could work together, and I'm happy to answer any questions before booking. Please get in touch by email or through my website.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma of Higher Education in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling (Distinction)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Advanced Certificate In Email Counselling
- BSc(Hons) Combined Honours Psychology & French
I also undertake regular professional training.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Introductory session - £30
Ongoing counselling sessions - £60
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My working hours are 12-6 (session start times) Mondays - Thursdays.
Are you interested in working with me but you're not available at those times? Why not consider email counselling?
Further information
I work exclusively by video, phone and email, please contact me for available times.
