Autism Counselling in Barnet
I offer a supportive, creative and honest environment to explore what it is like being you. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or something you don't have a word for yet, what's really important in therapy is the relationship that we build together. We'll work collaboratively to find an approach works for you and supports you to move towards meaningful change. While I work with a wide range of conditions or concerns, I have particular experience working alongside clients with ADHD and autism, people with disabilities/ health conditions and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
I offer a supportive, creative and honest environment to explore what it is like being you. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or something you don't have a word for yet, what's really important in therapy is the relationship that we build together. We'll work collaboratively to find an approach works for you and supports you to move towards meaningful change. While I work with a wide range of conditions or concerns, I have particular experience working alongside clients with ADHD and autism, people with disabilities/ health conditions and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.
Maintaining your mental health is vital to living a happy and healthy life. Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders. There is no health without mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the way you feel to improve what you think and what you do. By being able to approach situations in a more balanced way, you will hopefully be more effective in solving your problems and feel more in control of your life.
Maintaining your mental health is vital to living a happy and healthy life. Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders. There is no health without mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the way you feel to improve what you think and what you do. By being able to approach situations in a more balanced way, you will hopefully be more effective in solving your problems and feel more in control of your life.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
I am a trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) with expertise in SEND, Neurodiversity and SEMH supporting children, young people and adults, both online and face-to-face . I offer a combination of Talking and Creative Therapies that are beneficial in working with trauma, bereavement, stress management, anxiety and burnout. Life is full of opportunies and hurdles to overcome, and its vital that we all have a strong sense of self, to be able to draw from a toolkit of coping tools, in order to navigate life's challenges as best we can and reach our full potential- It's what we all deserve. Are you ready to take the first step...
I am a trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) with expertise in SEND, Neurodiversity and SEMH supporting children, young people and adults, both online and face-to-face . I offer a combination of Talking and Creative Therapies that are beneficial in working with trauma, bereavement, stress management, anxiety and burnout. Life is full of opportunies and hurdles to overcome, and its vital that we all have a strong sense of self, to be able to draw from a toolkit of coping tools, in order to navigate life's challenges as best we can and reach our full potential- It's what we all deserve. Are you ready to take the first step...
I believe that therapy isn’t necessarily about changing 'who we are' but more about getting to know 'who lies beneath'. I can offer clients the opportunity to gain a better understanding of who they were, are and what has happened 'to' them. Often our inner voice, the voice that pops up when we haven’t achieved, haven’t completed, haven’t contacted or haven’t communicated is a harsh critic. I can offer support. guidance and a new perspective for my clients so that they can explore and shift that harsh inner critic to a voice of self-compassion, self-belief and perhaps, in time, inner peace and refreshed life-goals might follow.
I believe that therapy isn’t necessarily about changing 'who we are' but more about getting to know 'who lies beneath'. I can offer clients the opportunity to gain a better understanding of who they were, are and what has happened 'to' them. Often our inner voice, the voice that pops up when we haven’t achieved, haven’t completed, haven’t contacted or haven’t communicated is a harsh critic. I can offer support. guidance and a new perspective for my clients so that they can explore and shift that harsh inner critic to a voice of self-compassion, self-belief and perhaps, in time, inner peace and refreshed life-goals might follow.
Hello there, I’m Amanda. How would you like your life to be different? Are you feeling low or anxious? Is something stopping you from having the life you dream of? Whatever your difficulty - however simple or complex - CBT is a powerful tool to make proactive, long-lasting changes in your life. I can help you to gain skills and techniques that you can use for the rest of your life. Ultimately, you will become your own CBT therapist!
Hello there, I’m Amanda. How would you like your life to be different? Are you feeling low or anxious? Is something stopping you from having the life you dream of? Whatever your difficulty - however simple or complex - CBT is a powerful tool to make proactive, long-lasting changes in your life. I can help you to gain skills and techniques that you can use for the rest of your life. Ultimately, you will become your own CBT therapist!
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and can help you with your difficulties and needs to live to your full potential. At some point we all find life difficult to navigate. We may be feeling sad, anxious, anguished, stuck, angry or in despair, and this is where therapy can help us.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and can help you with your difficulties and needs to live to your full potential. At some point we all find life difficult to navigate. We may be feeling sad, anxious, anguished, stuck, angry or in despair, and this is where therapy can help us.
When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore thoughts and emotions which can promote personal growth.
When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore thoughts and emotions which can promote personal growth.
I am a CBT Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, children/adolescents in England and abroad. Using solution- focused strategies from CBT and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness), I have successfully treated many clients with various forms of anxiety, OCD, depression and life crises. I offer both short and longer term therapy in a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space. The areas I specialise in are: anxieties - GAD, phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, test anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, self-esteem, life changes, and depression.
I am a CBT Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, children/adolescents in England and abroad. Using solution- focused strategies from CBT and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness), I have successfully treated many clients with various forms of anxiety, OCD, depression and life crises. I offer both short and longer term therapy in a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space. The areas I specialise in are: anxieties - GAD, phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, test anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, self-esteem, life changes, and depression.
I am an Integrative therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I provide emotional support for Children, Young People and Parents. My approach with children is play based and creative therapy. My work with parents is taken from a relational approach helping parents to learn about their attachment styles building on their understanding of their child's development and improving relationships. My support helps children understand their feelings, improving confidence, self esteem, anxiety, behaviours, and emotional wellbeing.
I am an Integrative therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I provide emotional support for Children, Young People and Parents. My approach with children is play based and creative therapy. My work with parents is taken from a relational approach helping parents to learn about their attachment styles building on their understanding of their child's development and improving relationships. My support helps children understand their feelings, improving confidence, self esteem, anxiety, behaviours, and emotional wellbeing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have over 12 years experience working across a variety of NHS and private care settings. I specialise in helping people manage low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, school difficulties and trauma. I work with children, families and adults. I have also worked for larger organisations to support the delivery of wellbeing initiatives in the finance sector. I focus on helping people develop skills to manage their emotions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have over 12 years experience working across a variety of NHS and private care settings. I specialise in helping people manage low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, school difficulties and trauma. I work with children, families and adults. I have also worked for larger organisations to support the delivery of wellbeing initiatives in the finance sector. I focus on helping people develop skills to manage their emotions.
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Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
You may have an idea of what you would like support with, but often it can be hard to define how you're feeling. An initial assessment allows us to unpack your difficulties & start to make sense of things. I have 20 years experience of helping people with OCD, phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, worry, panic, emetophobia, health anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, habit disorders (e.g. skin picking & hair pulling), low self-esteem, perfectionism, stress & insomnia. It is common to experience more than one of these at the same time; I can support you to understand the relationship between them & where to start.
You may have an idea of what you would like support with, but often it can be hard to define how you're feeling. An initial assessment allows us to unpack your difficulties & start to make sense of things. I have 20 years experience of helping people with OCD, phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, worry, panic, emetophobia, health anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, habit disorders (e.g. skin picking & hair pulling), low self-esteem, perfectionism, stress & insomnia. It is common to experience more than one of these at the same time; I can support you to understand the relationship between them & where to start.
I believe after years of personal experience and expert training that we can flourish when we feel listened to and supported. Today’s family structures can leave us feeling isolated, exhausted and under pressure with little or no wise guidance. I specialise in supporting adults, children and teens that are struggling. I offer empathy and therapeutic knowledge to help you make sense of your world. I am an integrative adult/ young adult’s counsellor and child and adolescent psychotherapist (BACP Accred). I work in primary schools and privately. I also lead parenting groups and provide private in person or online therapy sessions.
I believe after years of personal experience and expert training that we can flourish when we feel listened to and supported. Today’s family structures can leave us feeling isolated, exhausted and under pressure with little or no wise guidance. I specialise in supporting adults, children and teens that are struggling. I offer empathy and therapeutic knowledge to help you make sense of your world. I am an integrative adult/ young adult’s counsellor and child and adolescent psychotherapist (BACP Accred). I work in primary schools and privately. I also lead parenting groups and provide private in person or online therapy sessions.
I am an integrative and relational psychotherapeutic counsellor. This means that I believe the relationship between my client and myself is the most important, and healing agent for change. Working in an integrative way means that I draw from a range of theories to best suit my clients. Therapy is not one size fits all, we are all unique and I work with this in mind. I offer a safe space, warmth and non judgement for clients to explore their concerns, while working collaboratively with them. I work holistically with clients and recognise the importance of including mind, body and spirit.
I am an integrative and relational psychotherapeutic counsellor. This means that I believe the relationship between my client and myself is the most important, and healing agent for change. Working in an integrative way means that I draw from a range of theories to best suit my clients. Therapy is not one size fits all, we are all unique and I work with this in mind. I offer a safe space, warmth and non judgement for clients to explore their concerns, while working collaboratively with them. I work holistically with clients and recognise the importance of including mind, body and spirit.
Dr Rhea Dodhia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Barnet EN4 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self that affects your daily life? Do you feel frustrated by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could be different for you? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed about their mental health, their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to longer terms issues for your physical and mental health. Therapy with me can lead to a solution, and a better future.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, a challenging relationship or a loss of a sense of self that affects your daily life? Do you feel frustrated by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could be different for you? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed about their mental health, their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to longer terms issues for your physical and mental health. Therapy with me can lead to a solution, and a better future.
If you are reading this, it is likely that you have some concerns that you are ready to explore. Taking the step to book your first appointment can be an issue in itself. My aim is to offer you a space to feel safe and heard; a warm, confidential, and non-judgmental environment in which to speak freely and explore what’s happening and what’s possible. I am approachable, understanding, empathetic, and I listen. My training is in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I have experience in working with emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck.
If you are reading this, it is likely that you have some concerns that you are ready to explore. Taking the step to book your first appointment can be an issue in itself. My aim is to offer you a space to feel safe and heard; a warm, confidential, and non-judgmental environment in which to speak freely and explore what’s happening and what’s possible. I am approachable, understanding, empathetic, and I listen. My training is in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I have experience in working with emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck.
Starting therapy can feel unnerving, often it takes time and courage for one to take the first step. Often this initial anxiety about starting therapy can be down to, in part, not knowing what to expect. An initial session, often referred to as an assessment, can be a way of knowing whether or not you and I would like to start working together. Perhaps there are specific things in your life that are bothering you, or maybe you are not sure about why you are feeling the way that you are. Therapy is a place where we can think together in a confidential space.
Starting therapy can feel unnerving, often it takes time and courage for one to take the first step. Often this initial anxiety about starting therapy can be down to, in part, not knowing what to expect. An initial session, often referred to as an assessment, can be a way of knowing whether or not you and I would like to start working together. Perhaps there are specific things in your life that are bothering you, or maybe you are not sure about why you are feeling the way that you are. Therapy is a place where we can think together in a confidential space.
My name is Alison and I have 13 years experience of working with vulnerable children and their families. I provide Play Therapy for children, which allows them to use toys and creative materials to safely play out and express, explore and make sense of their thoughts, feelings and painful life experiences and cope better with the future. I'm a registered member of the British Association of Play Therapy and DBS checked. I cover the areas of Hertfordshire, North London, and surrounding areas. Please view my website for more information and testimonials; www.alisonplaytherapy.com
My name is Alison and I have 13 years experience of working with vulnerable children and their families. I provide Play Therapy for children, which allows them to use toys and creative materials to safely play out and express, explore and make sense of their thoughts, feelings and painful life experiences and cope better with the future. I'm a registered member of the British Association of Play Therapy and DBS checked. I cover the areas of Hertfordshire, North London, and surrounding areas. Please view my website for more information and testimonials; www.alisonplaytherapy.com
Patrick Francis Donnelly
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barnet EN4
In the world we live in life presents us with many difficulties in our everyday functioning. Our personal life, our working environment, difficult experiences from our past , the relationship we have or had with significant others and so on. Being a therapist i am here to assist you with any of the above and much more. Everyone is unique in thier own way and my therapeutic interaction would be tailored to your needs.
In the world we live in life presents us with many difficulties in our everyday functioning. Our personal life, our working environment, difficult experiences from our past , the relationship we have or had with significant others and so on. Being a therapist i am here to assist you with any of the above and much more. Everyone is unique in thier own way and my therapeutic interaction would be tailored to your needs.
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Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.