Articles about Autism

I am the daughter of an eccentric man and a member of a family that often felt different to most. My main...

You are probably at your wits end if you are reading this. Your every day feels like a battle of wills and you...

In 2010 I qualified as a counsellor from Leeds Met Uni, and I remember having a conversation with a peer around...

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because in the end those who matter don't mind and those who mind...

“Why would you want an assessment? You are doing really well in life.”  My GP had a point, on...

An autistic counsellor? And a person-centred counsellor at that? The stereotype says that autistic people lack...

Ilana Estelle talks to us about how a change towards inclusive attitudes for people with a disability is going in...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder that affects more people in the UK than some may know. The...

How can we support and care for a loved one who is autistic, and how can we cope ourselves?

One mother, Alexis, answers our questions about being a parent of an autistic child and shares what she has learnt...

What is autism?

To support World Autism Awareness Week, Counselling Directory will launch 'Understanding Autism', a campaign...