Autism Counselling in Bradford-on-Avon
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
I have worked as a therapist in various organisations and have training in working with the impact of trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, OCD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement and depression.
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
I have worked as a therapist in various organisations and have training in working with the impact of trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, OCD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement and depression.
I also have 29 years experience of working with people with an autism spectrum disorder/ condition ( ASD/ ASC), providing autism assessments and therapy (ABA; counselling and family therapy).
I specialise in relational therapy. I offer systemic psychotherapy, supervision and teaching. Regular psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes. I also offer Single Session Therapy (SST). One session of SST lasts for 80 minutes and may be enough for some people, but if it is not, you can have more sessions, the choice is yours.
I also have 29 years experience of working with people with an autism spectrum disorder/ condition ( ASD/ ASC), providing autism assessments and therapy (ABA; counselling and family therapy).
I specialise in relational therapy. I offer systemic psychotherapy, supervision and teaching. Regular psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes. I also offer Single Session Therapy (SST). One session of SST lasts for 80 minutes and may be enough for some people, but if it is not, you can have more sessions, the choice is yours.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, unresolved trauma, a major life change or simply feeling 'stuck', I can help you feel better, think more clearly and move forward quickly and positively. I believe we're all able to achieve lasting change in our lives, and I'll help you access your own strengths to make the changes you want. Sessions with me involve friendly discussion of your issues, cognitive therapy, Rewind and BWRT techniques where appropriate, and practical strategies for moving forward. We won't dwell too long on the past: instead, I offer solution-focussed help based in the here and now.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, unresolved trauma, a major life change or simply feeling 'stuck', I can help you feel better, think more clearly and move forward quickly and positively. I believe we're all able to achieve lasting change in our lives, and I'll help you access your own strengths to make the changes you want. Sessions with me involve friendly discussion of your issues, cognitive therapy, Rewind and BWRT techniques where appropriate, and practical strategies for moving forward. We won't dwell too long on the past: instead, I offer solution-focussed help based in the here and now.
Welcome. I'm a UKCP accredited Core Process Psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology, a diploma in humanistic psychotherapeutic counselling and a Masters (MA) in mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic practice. It's natural to experience difficult periods in life where we can benefit from additional support. I've lived experience of the transformational power of the therapeutic relationship and its capacity to support healing and well-being. I offer a safe supportive space where you will be deeply listened to and held with compassion. I'm happy to work in person and online with adults of all ages and histories.
Welcome. I'm a UKCP accredited Core Process Psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology, a diploma in humanistic psychotherapeutic counselling and a Masters (MA) in mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic practice. It's natural to experience difficult periods in life where we can benefit from additional support. I've lived experience of the transformational power of the therapeutic relationship and its capacity to support healing and well-being. I offer a safe supportive space where you will be deeply listened to and held with compassion. I'm happy to work in person and online with adults of all ages and histories.
Life is full of challenges, and we are living in changing times. You may be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on in life can help us feel less alone.
Life is full of challenges, and we are living in changing times. You may be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on in life can help us feel less alone.
My work centres on understanding the emotional meaning behind behaviour, particularly when feelings are complex, overwhelming, or difficult to express. I am especially interested in how early experiences, relationships, and neurodiversity shape a child or young person’s inner world and sense of self. I bring extensive experience of working with neurodiverse children and young people, as well as those supported by CAMHS and in specialist, mainstream, and independent educational settings. This breadth of experience informs a thoughtful, reflective approach, attuned to each young person’s individual developmental and emotional needs.
My work centres on understanding the emotional meaning behind behaviour, particularly when feelings are complex, overwhelming, or difficult to express. I am especially interested in how early experiences, relationships, and neurodiversity shape a child or young person’s inner world and sense of self. I bring extensive experience of working with neurodiverse children and young people, as well as those supported by CAMHS and in specialist, mainstream, and independent educational settings. This breadth of experience informs a thoughtful, reflective approach, attuned to each young person’s individual developmental and emotional needs.
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
I also offer specialist counselling for neurodivergent women, both those with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD etc as well as self diagnosed.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I also offer specialist counselling for neurodivergent women, both those with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD etc as well as self diagnosed.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
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I work with a wide range of clients from the age of 14 years old, I have many years experience specialising in supporting clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism and Trauma.
As an integrative practitioner I draw upon a number of counselling approaches including Person centered, Psychodynamic, CBT, Spiritually and Gestalt to create the best suited therapeutic process for each individual client. My face to face practice is on Thornbury High street with free parking a very short walk away.
I work with a wide range of clients from the age of 14 years old, I have many years experience specialising in supporting clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism and Trauma.
As an integrative practitioner I draw upon a number of counselling approaches including Person centered, Psychodynamic, CBT, Spiritually and Gestalt to create the best suited therapeutic process for each individual client. My face to face practice is on Thornbury High street with free parking a very short walk away.
I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I am flexible and adaptable to your needs. I offer ecotherapy (as walking & talking therapy) as I believe that connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeing. I am a humanistic therapist, which has an emphasis on a persons’ individual nature and how this impacts wellbeing.
I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I am flexible and adaptable to your needs. I offer ecotherapy (as walking & talking therapy) as I believe that connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeing. I am a humanistic therapist, which has an emphasis on a persons’ individual nature and how this impacts wellbeing.
My specialties include neurodiversity ( autism and ADHD), sexual and gender diversity, HIV and cross-cultural psychology.
Experiencing difficult emotions in face of life challenges or crisis are often considered as “problems” that make us feel vulnerable, powerless or shameful. Although these "problems" are often natural human experiences, we sometimes struggle with the critical inner voice and have little compassion towards self. Psychotherapy is neither a quick fix of your psychological wounds nor a direct path to happiness. It's a process where you can start connecting with yourself and make sense of your own narrative in a safe and respectful space. The process of relating to a genuine human being itself could be the start of your healing journey.
My specialties include neurodiversity ( autism and ADHD), sexual and gender diversity, HIV and cross-cultural psychology.
Experiencing difficult emotions in face of life challenges or crisis are often considered as “problems” that make us feel vulnerable, powerless or shameful. Although these "problems" are often natural human experiences, we sometimes struggle with the critical inner voice and have little compassion towards self. Psychotherapy is neither a quick fix of your psychological wounds nor a direct path to happiness. It's a process where you can start connecting with yourself and make sense of your own narrative in a safe and respectful space. The process of relating to a genuine human being itself could be the start of your healing journey.
I have been supporting clients in psychotherapy and counselling since 2011 and have extensive experience supporting ADHD and autistic individuals, those who are estranged from their family and unpaid carers.
Since 2011, I have supported adults through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ issues, bereavement, identity questions, family estrangement, and the pressures faced by unpaid carers.
I have been supporting clients in psychotherapy and counselling since 2011 and have extensive experience supporting ADHD and autistic individuals, those who are estranged from their family and unpaid carers.
Since 2011, I have supported adults through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ issues, bereavement, identity questions, family estrangement, and the pressures faced by unpaid carers.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
I particularly welcome neurodivergent adults who have found standard therapy doesn't account for how their mind works.
I'm a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT therapist. I specialise in mood disorders including trauma (TF-CBT), OCD (ERP), anxiety disorders, health anxiety and adapting for long-term health conditions or neurodiversity. I offer evidence-based, NICE-recommended therapy. Sessions are online, to fit around your life and location and timings are flexible.
I particularly welcome neurodivergent adults who have found standard therapy doesn't account for how their mind works.
I'm a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT therapist. I specialise in mood disorders including trauma (TF-CBT), OCD (ERP), anxiety disorders, health anxiety and adapting for long-term health conditions or neurodiversity. I offer evidence-based, NICE-recommended therapy. Sessions are online, to fit around your life and location and timings are flexible.
I specialise in working with autistic & neurodivergent people.
Living and working alongside neurodivergent individuals for many years has given me the opportunity to develop a respectful, helpful & humble understanding of how to adapt therapy practice to suit the unique needs of each person I meet. I've completed a Post Grad Cert in Autism with Dr Luke Beardon and I read widely writing and research in this area.
I specialise in working with autistic & neurodivergent people.
Living and working alongside neurodivergent individuals for many years has given me the opportunity to develop a respectful, helpful & humble understanding of how to adapt therapy practice to suit the unique needs of each person I meet. I've completed a Post Grad Cert in Autism with Dr Luke Beardon and I read widely writing and research in this area.
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You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
Hi, thank you for stopping by.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
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.
You might be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or still figuring it out, or simply have always sensed you were different.
In our work together, you get to stop performing. We look honestly at what's been driving your patterns, and what it might feel like to finally be comfortable in your own skin, rather than just coping. Alongside conversation, there may be moments of reflection, mindfulness, imagery, or creative exploration, whatever best supports your process.
You might be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or still figuring it out, or simply have always sensed you were different.
In our work together, you get to stop performing. We look honestly at what's been driving your patterns, and what it might feel like to finally be comfortable in your own skin, rather than just coping. Alongside conversation, there may be moments of reflection, mindfulness, imagery, or creative exploration, whatever best supports your process.
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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.