About me
Psychotherapy
I am an accredited psychotherapist with experience working with clients with Autism or ADHD or AuADHD in a neuro-affirmative way, since 2016. I work with individuals, couples and other counsellors come to me for supervision.
My initial training was Psychodynamic and CBT but I work in a flexible, relational, supportive way that suits my client. I offer a welcoming, safe space, where I hope you can feel secure enough to drop your mask and be your authentic self. A non judgmental calm environment to explore thoughts, feelings and join the dots to what is happening for you.
Many clients want to feel understood and obviously want a therapist who can understand their experience. I have family members diagnosed with ADHD and think it is possible I might be AuADHD. I can relate and empathise with clients both through a deep professional understanding and also a personal one.
My clients are often overwhelmed, struggling with focus, overthinking, feeling worried, and wanting to find out more about their Autism and/or ADHD. The wait list for diagnosis and medications are long, so help with strategies to cope with traits is something I can offer pre and post diagnosis.
Autism and ADHD affects us differently, you might want to understand your sensory diet, lessen guilt/shame, improve organisation and/or overwhelm. You might want to let go of a sense that you are controlled by your behaviours and the impact experiences have had on your self esteem and confidence. Anger outbursts or emotional sensitivity could be an issue or you feel socialising is really difficult and have difficulty communicating your needs with others. This in turn can affect relationships with partners, at work or with family/friends.
Unpicking dilemmas and events in session can often bring some 'a ha' moments, hopefully things will start to make sense. You will feel various emotions you might cry, feel sad, etc. Often we can feel worse before we feel better this is all normal and part of the process. These might not feel it initially but they are good signs. It shows you are making progress and you will start to shift your perspective and thinking. Some clients have said that therapy has been life changing for them.
Supervision
I also offer specialist supervision for psychotherapists and counsellors working with neurodivergent clients. Therapy for neurodivergent clients needs to be delivered by specialists, it is essential that supervision is received from a qualified practitioner experienced within this field.
Over the years, I have found neurodivergent clients have expressed to me the difficulties they have had in accessing support and making progress, due to previous therapists not understanding their neurodiversity. This can be due to therapists’ making incorrect assumptions of behaviours/thinking styles and confusion because the clients may not be responding well to a neurotypical style of therapeutic interventions.
If therapists and supervisors are not skilled in recognising when neurodiverse traits are present, it is likely that their treatment plans would be ineffective. It is important that their therapist can identify the root of their difficulties. Specialist supervision provides supervisees with the confidence to work flexibly and provide effective support to their clients.
Please get in touch via my website or by email, if you want to know more. If you would like to chat I can make a time to talk, with a 10 minutes free phone or Teams call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Understanding and treating complex PTSD. Mindbody Breakthrough. NCPS 7.2.2026
Working theoretically with intercultural couples. Dr Joyline Gozo NCPS 24.1.2026
Anti-oppressive supervision core training for supervisors. NCPS 17.1.2026
Introduction to work with sexual compulsivity. Eoli Kalian 5.1.2026
Safeguarding Adults. Level 3 15.12.2026
Certificate in Couples Work, Physis Scotland. January 2025
Working with Neurodiverse Couples, Aspire Autism Consultancy. November 2024
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, University of Derby August 2021
Effective Psychotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Psychodynamic, CBT and Behavioural models. Level 5 diploma October 2016. (Level 3 counselling skills certificate prior to level 5)
BA (Hons) QTS Primary Education specialising in Creative Arts. August 2006
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£65 per 50 mins psychotherapy session
£80 per hour for couples work sessions
£70 for supervision (60 mins) £105 for (90 mins).
When I work
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Monday 11.30 - 2.30pm
Tuesday to Thursday 10.30-7.30pm
Friday 11.30 - 2.30pm
Further information
I work face to face on Mondays at Wharf Street in Shipley, BD17.
I work online Tuesday to Friday.
I have developed my practice over the years and use a relational and flexible approach to support my clients. I use the Developmental Model created by the Couples Institute with my couples. I use Proctors and the Seven Eyed Model and recently adopted an anti-oppressive model using 9 eyes. This is based on our identities hidden and visible in relation to our client work and in supervision.Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/spring.sebathomson
website: http://www.spring.me.uk/
