Autism Counselling in Bristol
You may have wondered for some time whether you could be autistic or have ADHD, or perhaps this is something you have only recently begun to explore.
We provide specialist online ADHD and autism assessments for adults across the UK. Assessments are undertaken by an experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT) in line with relevant NICE guidance. We take a thorough, evidence-based and person-centred approach, considering your developmental history, current experiences, strengths and individual needs.
You may have wondered for some time whether you could be autistic or have ADHD, or perhaps this is something you have only recently begun to explore.
We provide specialist online ADHD and autism assessments for adults across the UK. Assessments are undertaken by an experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT) in line with relevant NICE guidance. We take a thorough, evidence-based and person-centred approach, considering your developmental history, current experiences, strengths and individual needs.
Hello, I'm Jess, a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Bristol offering therapy for adults, teenagers, children (11+) and neurodivergent people.
My style of therapy is also trauma-informed and incorporates emotional exploration and Psychoeducation. I believe understanding what’s happening in our brains and bodies can be empowering, helping you make sense of your own experiences and take what we discuss in sessions into everyday life.
Hello, I'm Jess, a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Bristol offering therapy for adults, teenagers, children (11+) and neurodivergent people.
My style of therapy is also trauma-informed and incorporates emotional exploration and Psychoeducation. I believe understanding what’s happening in our brains and bodies can be empowering, helping you make sense of your own experiences and take what we discuss in sessions into everyday life.
I have much experience working with ADHD and Autism and can help with mood regulation, task motivation and organisation.
I am a professional counsellor who specialises in helping people who are neurodiverse. I work in a person centred, integrative style. I am caring and friendly and very motivated to help people. I am non-judgemental, emphathetic and aim to create a warm environment to help clients. From personal experience and working with numerous clients, I understand and have much empathy for the struggles that neurodiverse people go through. I am experienced in helping people through their own neurodiversity journey, helping people before and after a diagnosis and working through struggles they have and supporting them with strategies to help.
I have much experience working with ADHD and Autism and can help with mood regulation, task motivation and organisation.
I am a professional counsellor who specialises in helping people who are neurodiverse. I work in a person centred, integrative style. I am caring and friendly and very motivated to help people. I am non-judgemental, emphathetic and aim to create a warm environment to help clients. From personal experience and working with numerous clients, I understand and have much empathy for the struggles that neurodiverse people go through. I am experienced in helping people through their own neurodiversity journey, helping people before and after a diagnosis and working through struggles they have and supporting them with strategies to help.
I am a autistic therapist providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and AuDHD clients.
Neurodiversity brings unique strengths, but it also difficulties. Are you experiencing a heightened sensory experience, struggles with change, pressure of external expectations. As a therapist with lived experience with many of the same challenges, I bring empathy into every session. My goal is to help you feel supported, valued, and empowered.
I am a autistic therapist providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and AuDHD clients.
Neurodiversity brings unique strengths, but it also difficulties. Are you experiencing a heightened sensory experience, struggles with change, pressure of external expectations. As a therapist with lived experience with many of the same challenges, I bring empathy into every session. My goal is to help you feel supported, valued, and empowered.
I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
My approach is integrative, which means I use different techniques and approaches to best suit the person in front of me. I sit on a person centered basis, and use a lot of psychodynamic work to explore the root of what's causing difficulties, and how your life experiences have impacted your present. I bring in other techniques such as CBT when useful.
I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
My approach is integrative, which means I use different techniques and approaches to best suit the person in front of me. I sit on a person centered basis, and use a lot of psychodynamic work to explore the root of what's causing difficulties, and how your life experiences have impacted your present. I bring in other techniques such as CBT when useful.
We all deserve to have someone championing us.
I am here to offer caring and supportive therapy, where you can explore your challenges and build a life grounded in self-compassion and understanding.
You may be facing the pain of a loss or breakup, or trying to untangle patterns of anxiety or isolation, or simply craving a safe space to be heard and understood. My goal is to help you be 100% of who you are.
Therapy is a space to share, to be silent, cry, laugh, even be playful. As a gay man I have learned the power of embracing all the parts of who I am (including the messy bits!) and I want the same for you.
We all deserve to have someone championing us.
I am here to offer caring and supportive therapy, where you can explore your challenges and build a life grounded in self-compassion and understanding.
You may be facing the pain of a loss or breakup, or trying to untangle patterns of anxiety or isolation, or simply craving a safe space to be heard and understood. My goal is to help you be 100% of who you are.
Therapy is a space to share, to be silent, cry, laugh, even be playful. As a gay man I have learned the power of embracing all the parts of who I am (including the messy bits!) and I want the same for you.
Your child might be experiencing big emotions, behaviours that feel challenging, anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating difficulties—often alongside Autism, ADHD, learning or physical disabilities.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs. I offer thoughtful assessment, therapy, and practical plans using evidence-based approaches including Positive Behaviour Support, attachment, trauma-informed and systemic models—tailored to your child and family.
Your child might be experiencing big emotions, behaviours that feel challenging, anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating difficulties—often alongside Autism, ADHD, learning or physical disabilities.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs. I offer thoughtful assessment, therapy, and practical plans using evidence-based approaches including Positive Behaviour Support, attachment, trauma-informed and systemic models—tailored to your child and family.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a parent to neurodivergent children and am on my own neurodivergent perimenopausal journey.
I have clinical experience of working with adults and young people with depression and a number of anxiety disorders and can offer CBT, counselling, compassion focused CBT and Narrative Exposure Therapy. I also have a particular interest in trauma work; CBT for ADHD/ADD, and supporting women manage their mental health through perimenopause and menopause.
I am a parent to neurodivergent children and am on my own neurodivergent perimenopausal journey.
I have clinical experience of working with adults and young people with depression and a number of anxiety disorders and can offer CBT, counselling, compassion focused CBT and Narrative Exposure Therapy. I also have a particular interest in trauma work; CBT for ADHD/ADD, and supporting women manage their mental health through perimenopause and menopause.
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.
As a neurodivergent practitioner, I experience difference directly in my own life, and I know how it can feel to move through the world out of sync with expectations, with disconnection or overwhelm following close behind.
I’m a Neurodivergent affirming, Integrative and Holistic Therapist, supporting people as they find their way back to themselves, gently and safely. With over 20 years’ experience in wellness and bodywork, I blend counselling and somatic awareness to support emotional healing, release old patterns, and restore balance, clarity, and self-connection.
As a neurodivergent practitioner, I experience difference directly in my own life, and I know how it can feel to move through the world out of sync with expectations, with disconnection or overwhelm following close behind.
I’m a Neurodivergent affirming, Integrative and Holistic Therapist, supporting people as they find their way back to themselves, gently and safely. With over 20 years’ experience in wellness and bodywork, I blend counselling and somatic awareness to support emotional healing, release old patterns, and restore balance, clarity, and self-connection.
I am experienced in supporting ADHD, autistic and dyslexic students and professionals, and also in working with creatives from the music, film, gaming, and art and design industries.
People attend counselling for all sorts of reasons. For some of us it helps to have someone outside of friends and family to share our thoughts with and reflect on the challenges we face. Counselling can also be a refuge when crisis hits and we need help to understand and process our experiences. Whatever it is that brings you here, I welcome you and offer you space to think and to connect. My approach is warm and grounded. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on a range of counselling approaches and work with you to agree aims and a pace that is supportive.
I am experienced in supporting ADHD, autistic and dyslexic students and professionals, and also in working with creatives from the music, film, gaming, and art and design industries.
People attend counselling for all sorts of reasons. For some of us it helps to have someone outside of friends and family to share our thoughts with and reflect on the challenges we face. Counselling can also be a refuge when crisis hits and we need help to understand and process our experiences. Whatever it is that brings you here, I welcome you and offer you space to think and to connect. My approach is warm and grounded. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on a range of counselling approaches and work with you to agree aims and a pace that is supportive.
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.
I also take a special interest in ADHD and Autism.
I work as an integrative trained counsellor. This means I have trained with the influences of different forms of counselling and therapeutic input. I like this way of working as it allows me to work with you in a holistic and flexible manner depending on what you need. I believe no one person is the same so this allows me to meet you where you're at and join you on your journey.
I offer a 20 minutes free introductory chat online to see if we’d be a good fit and how I can best support you, after this I offer weekly online 50 minutes sessions. After our first six sessions we can review any adaptations to your needs.
I also take a special interest in ADHD and Autism.
I work as an integrative trained counsellor. This means I have trained with the influences of different forms of counselling and therapeutic input. I like this way of working as it allows me to work with you in a holistic and flexible manner depending on what you need. I believe no one person is the same so this allows me to meet you where you're at and join you on your journey.
I offer a 20 minutes free introductory chat online to see if we’d be a good fit and how I can best support you, after this I offer weekly online 50 minutes sessions. After our first six sessions we can review any adaptations to your needs.
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 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 aim to offer an inclusive collaborative and nonjudgmental practice style, providing a safe space where you can feel heard and supported, helping you to explore emotions, patterns, and experiences in a way that feels safe and manageable. Together we can work towards greater self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and lasting emotional well-being.
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 aim to offer an inclusive collaborative and nonjudgmental practice style, providing a safe space where you can feel heard and supported, helping you to explore emotions, patterns, and experiences in a way that feels safe and manageable. Together we can work towards greater self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and lasting emotional well-being.
I often work with neurodivergent population, making therapy accessible and adapted to suit the individual needs of each client.
I have worked across child and adult mental health services for a few years now and I work integrationally to make sure that the type of therapy that you need is available to you. I have a lot of experience in working with neurodivergence and can adapt to each individuals requirements. I believe you are the expert in your life.
I often work with neurodivergent population, making therapy accessible and adapted to suit the individual needs of each client.
I have worked across child and adult mental health services for a few years now and I work integrationally to make sure that the type of therapy that you need is available to you. I have a lot of experience in working with neurodivergence and can adapt to each individuals requirements. I believe you are the expert in your life.
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
I often work with ADHD and Autistic clients or those who feel different or "othered," and may experience anxiety, low-confidence, or relational difficulties.
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it all alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or life is okay but you have a sense that there is something not quite right, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood..
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman, whose own life experiences have inspired me to train as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
I often work with ADHD and Autistic clients or those who feel different or "othered," and may experience anxiety, low-confidence, or relational difficulties.
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it all alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or life is okay but you have a sense that there is something not quite right, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood..
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman, whose own life experiences have inspired me to train as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
My approach centres on building trusting therapeutic relationships where each child feels seen, accepted, and empowered. I draw on an understanding of developmental trauma, attachment theory, and neurodiversity to create inclusive, responsive interventions tailored to each individual’s needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
My approach centres on building trusting therapeutic relationships where each child feels seen, accepted, and empowered. I draw on an understanding of developmental trauma, attachment theory, and neurodiversity to create inclusive, responsive interventions tailored to each individual’s needs.
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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.