Counselling and Support
Having an autistic brain can be tough and tiring in a world that is not always adjusted for this, but counselling and support based on a shared understanding can help.
Whether it is about being autistic or is about something completely different, talking to someone who knows what it is like to be autistic can make it more effective.
Counselling is the chance for you to talk in confidence about anything that is worrying you. Nothing is too big or too small for you to share. If something is making you anxious or unhappy, it may help to talk about it.
Support is a more practical approach, helping you understand your challenges and develop coping strategies. Coping strategies can help you manage unexpected situations or changes in routine, reducing overload.
Counselling
Perhaps there is something going on in your life that is making you unhappy, but you don't know how to sort it out. Or perhaps you are facing something which you are finding particularly challenging.
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You may be struggling at work, or if you're in college or university, you're worried about falling behind.
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You might have a lot of mixed feelings and you're not sure how to cope with them, but they all make you feel overwhelmed and as if you're on your own.
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You may want to talk about these these things but you don't want to tell your friends or family.
Perhaps it is more about your diagnosis, you may want to explore what being autistic means for you and understand more about the condition.
Or perhaps you are looking for coping strategies to help you manage life on a daily basis.
You may be looking for support with situations which you find overwhelming; navigating transitions, managing your environment, coping with sensory overload and avoiding burnout.
You may not be able to talk to anyone because they don't understand what it’s like when you’re constantly overwhelmed.
Support
My approach is flexible and collaborative; together we’ll look at what is affecting you and work out whether counselling or support or a combination of both would be more helpful for you. I’ll help you make sense of it and so you can decide what to do to help make life easier for you. It's important that you feel comfortable, so we’ll work together in whatever way suits you best so that you have what you need to help you cope and make your life better.
Areas I can help with
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Academic anxiety
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Anxiety
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Autistic burnout
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Change and transition
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Creating routines
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Developing resilience
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Emotional difficulties
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Family issues
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Low self esteem
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Managing diagnosis
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Managing overload
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Organisation and structure
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Self awareness
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Self regulation​
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​​Sensory regulation
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Stress
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Understanding your autism
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Work-related anxiety
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Sessions
Weekly for 50 minutes
Cost
£60 per session
Availability
Weekdays and evenings
It is important that I am the right person for you, so I offer a free 30 minute initial phone call or online session to give you the chance to see if you think that what I offer is right for you.
Free Initial Conversation