About me
The Sunflower Practice - nurturing growth, embracing all minds
Hello, I’m Sammie (she/her), a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and neurodivergent therapist (AuDHD).
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood or exhausted from trying to keep up with what life seems to expect of you. Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things that seem easy for other people can feel so hard for you. Or perhaps you’re a parent or carer who spends so much time advocating, adapting and holding everything together that there’s very little space left for you.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you come to therapy.
Who I work with
At The Sunflower Practice, I work with neurodivergent adults including Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults, as well as people who are late-diagnosed or exploring their neurodivergent identity.
I also work with parents, carers and family members of neurodivergent children and young people. Supporting someone you love can bring its own mix of emotions, challenges and pressures. You deserve somewhere that is yours too.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to access therapy. If you’re wondering whether you might be neurodivergent or trying to make sense of yourself through a different lens, there is space for that here too.
A different way of understanding yourself
I believe that understanding ourselves can change the way we experience our lives.
Neurodivergent people are often given the message that they are doing life wrong – when actually, their brains may simply be working differently. Therapy can give you the time and space to become curious about how you work, what has shaped you and what you need.
Rather than trying to fix or change who you are, we can explore what makes sense for you. We can look at things such as overwhelm, burnout, emotional regulation, sensory needs, relationships, boundaries, identity, communication and the moments when everything just feels too much.
There isn't a one-size-fits-all toolbox. Together, we can work out what might support you – so you can understand yourself more, work with yourself rather than against yourself and feel more able to navigate the difficult seasons of life.
How I work
My approach is warm, human and collaborative. I won’t tell you who you are or what you should do with your life. You know yourself best.
I bring my therapeutic knowledge, curiosity and genuine attention to what you’re experiencing, while we make sense of things together. I can meet you where you are – whether you need space to talk, time to untangle your thoughts, a different way of communicating or simply somewhere to put some of the weight down.
You don’t need to perform, have the right words or arrive with a neatly organised version of yourself.
You can be messy. You can bring the things that feel difficult to explain. You can laugh too.
Most importantly, you can be wholeheartedly yourself.
A little about me
Being neurodivergent myself, I understand that being truly seen and understood can mean more than simply being listened to. My own experiences have shaped how deeply I value creating a space where people can feel less alone and more at home in themselves.
I became a counsellor because supporting people who find life hard has always been close to my heart. I believe there is something powerful about having someone beside you who is genuinely with you in your experience – someone who listens, notices and cares about what matters to you.
You don't have to carry everything on your own.
Practicalities
I offer counselling for adults and parent/carers online or in person in Ashley Cross, Poole, Dorset or Glastonbury, Somerset.
Sessions are £55 and I offer a free 30-minute introductory call so we can talk about what you're looking for, answer any questions and see whether we feel like a good fit.
I’m also happy to talk through any adaptations or reasonable adjustments that could make therapy more accessible for you.
Come as you are. This is your space.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
- 5 day Working with Young People Course
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Registered Member of the BACP
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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