Natasha Leahy
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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you're only just starting to make sense of who you truly are?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself.
I’m Natasha (she/her), a professionally accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor (PNCPS), somatic trauma therapist, and late-identified autistic adult. I support neurodivergent clients—particularly those discovering they are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent later in life—who are now untangling years of masking, burnout, and trying to survive in a world that wasn’t built for them.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to begin unmasking safely. You might be processing trauma, living with autistic burnout, or questioning how your nervous system and identity intersect. Whatever you’re carrying, I offer a warm, non-pathologising space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself to be understood.
My approach is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and somatic. That means we don’t just talk—we work with your body too. I integrate breathwork, parts work, EFT, and nervous system regulation practices into our sessions (only when and if they feel right for you). Therapy here is collaborative and adaptable, shaped by your pace, needs, and goals.
Clients often describe me as grounded, relatable, and “real.” I don’t show up as a blank slate—I bring my full self into the room, with honesty, humour, and deep respect for your experience.
Therapy with me isn’t about "fixing" you. It’s about reclaiming your voice, honouring your neurotype, and building a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands the late-identified autistic experience—and who works with both body and mind—I’d love to hear from you. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a professionally accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor (PNCPS Acc.), qualified somatic trauma therapist, breathwork coach, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner. My work integrates both body and mind, grounded in the understanding that trauma often lives in the body—and that talking therapy alone isn’t always enough for meaningful, lasting healing.
This is especially true for those who’ve experienced long-term relational trauma, developmental adversity, or the chronic stress of existing in a world that doesn’t recognise or accommodate their neurotype.
I’m trained in several trauma reprocessing techniques, including:
The Rewind Technique
The Flash Technique
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Parts Work (drawing on IFS and integrative models of inner parts work)
I begin EMDR in December 2025 to further expand my trauma toolkit.
This integrative, body-based approach allows me to tailor your therapy to meet your needs—whether that’s regulating your nervous system, processing stored trauma, building emotional safety, or supporting your journey of self-discovery.
If my approach feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to get in touch or book a free 15-minute consultation via this profile or my website. I’d be glad to connect.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
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Additional information
Concessionary available for student counsellors requiring therapy for their training programme.
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Further information
Autistic Discovery & Me is a gentle, Somatic Self-Exploration Circle I’ve created for late-identified or self-identified autistic adults who are navigating the emotional and somatic impact of discovering their neurodivergence.
This is not a clinical or diagnostic space—it’s a relational one. Together, we explore the unique grief, relief, confusion, and clarity that can follow the recognition of your autistic identity. The programme weaves together psychoeducation, embodied practices, reflection, and group sharing to support you in unmasking, reconnecting with yourself, and cultivating self-understanding and self-compassion.
The Somatic Self-Exploration Circle runs for 8 weeks and each week we will approach a different aspect of the autistic experience, engage in gentle activities and group discussions with the aim to promote your exploration of your identity and experiences. Every week you will also be given the opportunity to engage in two somatic based exercises that can help promote your emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation. This will be supported with handouts, worksheets and audio recordings to support your individual journey.
In week one participants will encouraged to choose 6 topics, which will be covered from week 2-7 from the following list:
- Autistic Communication
- Sensory Experiences
- Autistic Masking
- Intersectionality
- Autistic Nervous System & Emotions
- Interests, Passions and Monotropism
- Ableism & Internalised Ableism
- Imposter Syndrome
- Autistic Burnout
The aim would be by the end of the Somatic Self-Exploration Circle you will have a deeper understanding of your emerging autistic identity. The Autistic Discovery & Me Group will be delivered online and with a maximum of 6 particpant who need to commit to the whole 8 week programme. Participants will not be able to join part way through.
The cost is £240 for full 8 weeks.. All sessions need to be purchased to secure your place.
If you’d like to join a community of others walking a similar path, you can learn more or register your interest via my website.
