Autism Counselling in Blandford Forum
As someone who is autistic and ADHD, I deeply understand sensory and emotional overwhelm, and I create a space where all parts of you are welcomed.
I offer a safe, accepting space to explore what’s holding you back. Being autistic and ADHD helps me notice patterns others might miss, and bring compassion to the messy, human bits of life. My integrative approach combines person-centred, humanistic, and mindfulness-based methods, alongside practical tools and creative exercises.
As someone who is autistic and ADHD, I deeply understand sensory and emotional overwhelm, and I create a space where all parts of you are welcomed.
I offer a safe, accepting space to explore what’s holding you back. Being autistic and ADHD helps me notice patterns others might miss, and bring compassion to the messy, human bits of life. My integrative approach combines person-centred, humanistic, and mindfulness-based methods, alongside practical tools and creative exercises.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, offering online and face to face appointments. Counselling is usually short-term, focusing on specific issues, whereas psychotherapy involves longer-term work addressing deep-rooted issues.
I specialise in working with children and young people, and currently work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for NHS in Dorset and I am a counsellor for Mosaic - the Children's bereavement charity.
I was previously the Health Justice Lead for REACH Drug & Alcohol services for four years and I specialise in trauma, having worked in refuge and the Sexual Trauma and Recovery charity STARS.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, offering online and face to face appointments. Counselling is usually short-term, focusing on specific issues, whereas psychotherapy involves longer-term work addressing deep-rooted issues.
I specialise in working with children and young people, and currently work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for NHS in Dorset and I am a counsellor for Mosaic - the Children's bereavement charity.
I was previously the Health Justice Lead for REACH Drug & Alcohol services for four years and I specialise in trauma, having worked in refuge and the Sexual Trauma and Recovery charity STARS.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. Finding ways of relating to one another, gathering self-esteem and resilience are all part of the learning of the self.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. Finding ways of relating to one another, gathering self-esteem and resilience are all part of the learning of the self.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, angry, having intrusive thoughts, or feelings of low self esteem? Maybe you are struggling in your current relationship or with family or friends? I believe counselling can change that and I have seen it happen with my clients. Together you and I can work to understand why you are feeling this way and how you can feel better again.
If you are seeking couples counselling I have available appointments for you and your partner online - please reach out for more information.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, angry, having intrusive thoughts, or feelings of low self esteem? Maybe you are struggling in your current relationship or with family or friends? I believe counselling can change that and I have seen it happen with my clients. Together you and I can work to understand why you are feeling this way and how you can feel better again.
If you are seeking couples counselling I have available appointments for you and your partner online - please reach out for more information.
Hi, I’m Nicky. Feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck, putting everyone else’s needs before your own, or finding it hard to move on from the past? I can help you navigate life’s uncertainties.
I offer in-person sessions in Blandford and online, covering Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, and across the UK. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you, learning to tune into your inner world so that instead of fearing or avoiding your emotions, they become your guide — like a compass — helping you feel more confident, grounded, and able to move forward in life.
Hi, I’m Nicky. Feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck, putting everyone else’s needs before your own, or finding it hard to move on from the past? I can help you navigate life’s uncertainties.
I offer in-person sessions in Blandford and online, covering Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, and across the UK. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you, learning to tune into your inner world so that instead of fearing or avoiding your emotions, they become your guide — like a compass — helping you feel more confident, grounded, and able to move forward in life.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
I offer online counselling drawing on a range of modalities which are tailored to the needs and personality of the client. My practise is both trauma and attachment informed and blends theoretic modalities with EFT, Emotion Code techniques and other embodied practises. I have experience working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, complicated grief, historic abuse and neglect. I have developed a special interest in narcissistic abuse and am committed to use both my training and lived experience to help clients on their journey of recovery and healing enabling them live a purposeful fulfilled life.
I offer online counselling drawing on a range of modalities which are tailored to the needs and personality of the client. My practise is both trauma and attachment informed and blends theoretic modalities with EFT, Emotion Code techniques and other embodied practises. I have experience working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, complicated grief, historic abuse and neglect. I have developed a special interest in narcissistic abuse and am committed to use both my training and lived experience to help clients on their journey of recovery and healing enabling them live a purposeful fulfilled life.
There are times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck disconnected from ourselves or others — when our usual ways of coping no longer seem to help. You don’t have to face this alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel heard without judgment. As a compassionate, experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I draw on Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT approaches to support understanding, bring hope, healing, and meaningful change.
There are times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck disconnected from ourselves or others — when our usual ways of coping no longer seem to help. You don’t have to face this alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel heard without judgment. As a compassionate, experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I draw on Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT approaches to support understanding, bring hope, healing, and meaningful change.
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My approach is tailored and trauma-informed, supporting neurodivergent clients (particularly autism and ADHD) and those exploring depression, anxiety, identity, or trauma.
Drawing from person-centred, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and grounded in respect for your lived experience. Sessions can be online or in-person in either Bridgwater or Taunton, always at your pace.
My approach is tailored and trauma-informed, supporting neurodivergent clients (particularly autism and ADHD) and those exploring depression, anxiety, identity, or trauma.
Drawing from person-centred, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and grounded in respect for your lived experience. Sessions can be online or in-person in either Bridgwater or Taunton, always at your pace.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, loss, or feeling misunderstood begins to affect your sense of self or relationships. You may appear to be coping while feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can offer a space where you don’t have to face this alone.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, bereavement, and the emotional challenges that can come with neurodiversity. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, offering a supportive space to explore your experiences, build coping strategies, and develop greater self-understanding at your own pace.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, loss, or feeling misunderstood begins to affect your sense of self or relationships. You may appear to be coping while feeling exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can offer a space where you don’t have to face this alone.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, bereavement, and the emotional challenges that can come with neurodiversity. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, offering a supportive space to explore your experiences, build coping strategies, and develop greater self-understanding at your own pace.
In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I offer direct one-to-one therapeutic work (currently via online practice), family sessions and parenting sessions. I also offer training and workshops to both families and professionals, particularly in relation to lifespan needs on the autism spectrum.
In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I offer direct one-to-one therapeutic work (currently via online practice), family sessions and parenting sessions. I also offer training and workshops to both families and professionals, particularly in relation to lifespan needs on the autism spectrum.
This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice.
I offer warm, thoughtful therapy grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together we gently explore the different parts of your inner world, including those carrying old patterns or unheard stories. I affirm Autistic and other neurodivergent experiences, offering a compassionate space where you can feel seen, understood and accepted.
This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice.
I offer warm, thoughtful therapy grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together we gently explore the different parts of your inner world, including those carrying old patterns or unheard stories. I affirm Autistic and other neurodivergent experiences, offering a compassionate space where you can feel seen, understood and accepted.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens ( Autism, ADHD, OCD, high sensitivity) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
I specialise in trauma, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, dissociation and grief.
My approach is somatic (body-based) and trauma-informed, supporting you to work with your nervous system and body, not just your thoughts. We go at your pace, building safety, trust and connection so that healing feels manageable and grounded.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens ( Autism, ADHD, OCD, high sensitivity) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
I specialise in trauma, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, dissociation and grief.
My approach is somatic (body-based) and trauma-informed, supporting you to work with your nervous system and body, not just your thoughts. We go at your pace, building safety, trust and connection so that healing feels manageable and grounded.
I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset.
I’m an Autism-Informed counsellor with lived experience & specialist training in working with neurodivergent clients. Autism & ADHD are key areas of my ongoing training & I work in a Neurodiversity-affirming way. I can support with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, meltdowns, shutdown, burnout & more.
I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset.
I’m an Autism-Informed counsellor with lived experience & specialist training in working with neurodivergent clients. Autism & ADHD are key areas of my ongoing training & I work in a Neurodiversity-affirming way. I can support with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, meltdowns, shutdown, burnout & more.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious, especially as a neurodivergent individual, and want to cope better with life's challenges, I’m here to help.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges with compassion and understanding. A key area of my expertise is working with neurodivergent individuals. I understand the unique experiences and perspectives that come with neurodiversity, and I provide tailored support that acknowledges and respects each person's individuality.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious, especially as a neurodivergent individual, and want to cope better with life's challenges, I’m here to help.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges with compassion and understanding. A key area of my expertise is working with neurodivergent individuals. I understand the unique experiences and perspectives that come with neurodiversity, and I provide tailored support that acknowledges and respects each person's individuality.
I have extensive experience working with carers and adults with autism, on a range of topics.
Do you ever feel that life has become too overwhelming or that everyday tasks are a struggle? Is something from your past unresolved and affecting your life today? I believe we are all experts in our own lives and my role is to facilitate the exploration of those feelings with you together. I will support you in working towards any realistic goals that you would like to achieve. I understand that you may not know what support you need, what changes you want to happen or why you are feeling the way you do, but I am experienced to help you answer some of these questions so your life can begin to feel the way you would like it to.
I have extensive experience working with carers and adults with autism, on a range of topics.
Do you ever feel that life has become too overwhelming or that everyday tasks are a struggle? Is something from your past unresolved and affecting your life today? I believe we are all experts in our own lives and my role is to facilitate the exploration of those feelings with you together. I will support you in working towards any realistic goals that you would like to achieve. I understand that you may not know what support you need, what changes you want to happen or why you are feeling the way you do, but I am experienced to help you answer some of these questions so your life can begin to feel the way you would like it to.
I am an experienced school counsellor & qualified teacher & offer an autism affirming tailored service for young people aged 11+.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
I am an experienced school counsellor & qualified teacher & offer an autism affirming tailored service for young people aged 11+.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
Hi I'm Claire, and I am a certified Play Therapist with Play Therapy UK (PTUK).
I qualified in 2021 and work with children experiencing a number of emotional, social and behavioral challenges within their life. This is achieved through a non-directed holistic approach using play as our communication.
I have worked within the care industry for over 20years, working alongside both children and adults who have physical disabilities, autism, learning disabilities/difficulties and mental health. I pride myself in hearing a child's voice even when they don't use verbal communication.
Hi I'm Claire, and I am a certified Play Therapist with Play Therapy UK (PTUK).
I qualified in 2021 and work with children experiencing a number of emotional, social and behavioral challenges within their life. This is achieved through a non-directed holistic approach using play as our communication.
I have worked within the care industry for over 20years, working alongside both children and adults who have physical disabilities, autism, learning disabilities/difficulties and mental health. I pride myself in hearing a child's voice even when they don't use verbal communication.
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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.