This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Autism and ADHD Counselling Specialist
I am a relational integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and a specialist in autism and ADHD counselling. I have a passion for helping neurodivergent people reach their full potential.
My practice is located in central Leeds, just a short five-minute walk from the train station, on major bus routes and with convenient on-street parking. I work in a calm, peaceful setting, with soft lighting and comfortable seating which can be easily adjusted, allowing clients the option to sit side by side instead of face to face if they prefer. For clients who find it challenging to attend in person or prefer the comfort and flexibility of their own environment, I also offer online sessions.
I hold a postgraduate diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Leeds Beckett University and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have also attended a wealth of courses aimed at supporting clients who are neurodivergent.
In addition to my professional training as a counsellor, I have a lifetime of my own lived experience. Diagnosed with autism at 37, my experience significantly influences my approach as a therapist and how I interact and care for my clients.
At the foundation of my work is the therapeutic relationship, created in collaboration with each individual client. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to the counselling process, helping clients to explore ways in which they relate to themselves and others. My aim is to create an emotionally supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of each client. I adapt my approach and pace to the needs of the person I am working with, providing a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where the client can explore their concerns and feel truly understood. This balance helps to facilitate psychological growth and provides a platform on which clients can work towards positive change.
As a registered member of the BACP, I follow a set of ethical principles and guidelines that underpin my practice. I maintain and enhance the quality of my work through regular supervision and continued professional development.
I offer a free initial telephone consultation to allow a space for you to consider working with me, as well as committing to regularly reviewing the working relationship between us throughout the counselling process.
We can work together for a few sessions or over a longer period of time, depending on your needs and wishes.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills
- BA (Hons)
- Registered Member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Counsellor and Psychotherapist at Unmasked Mental Health, Halifax
- National Autistic Society Branch Chair
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer concessionary rates - please contact me to enquire about these.
Further information
I have full professional indemnity insurance and DBS
You may call me, text me or email me. If I am unavailable I will come back to you for an informal conversation as soon as possible.
