Autism Counselling in Burnham-on-Sea
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.
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £30–£65...
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £30–£65...
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
I specialise in BPD/EUPD, ADHD, Autism and chronic pain or fatigue, offering tailored therapy focused on insight, regulation and meaningful change.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with over a decade of private practice experience, based in Somerset. I work with young people, adults and couples navigating trauma, emotional intensity, relationship challenges or neurodivergence. I offer open-ended and structured, time-limited therapy, accept private and agency referrals, and provide supervision. Sessions are available face-to-face and UK-wide online.
I specialise in BPD/EUPD, ADHD, Autism and chronic pain or fatigue, offering tailored therapy focused on insight, regulation and meaningful change.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with over a decade of private practice experience, based in Somerset. I work with young people, adults and couples navigating trauma, emotional intensity, relationship challenges or neurodivergence. I offer open-ended and structured, time-limited therapy, accept private and agency referrals, and provide supervision. Sessions are available face-to-face and UK-wide online.
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My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I completed a 12 month NHS placement and MSc in Psychological Therapy, qualifying in 2008, and I later worked as a CBT Therapist. I'm a member of the BPS and BABCP. I'm experienced in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and person-centred counselling.
My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I completed a 12 month NHS placement and MSc in Psychological Therapy, qualifying in 2008, and I later worked as a CBT Therapist. I'm a member of the BPS and BABCP. I'm experienced in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and person-centred counselling.
I support children and young people with ASD and PANDAS and I am one of very few AutPlay and TraumaPlay practitioners in the UK.
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-25 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
I support children and young people with ASD and PANDAS and I am one of very few AutPlay and TraumaPlay practitioners in the UK.
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-25 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
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 specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD?
I deliver CBT, which can be for yourself, your family or your child, as I have a specialism in working with children and their families. This includes offering consultations to parents seeking advice and support for a range of topics. I also bring in other approaches (DBT, trauma and attachment) alongside experiences of fostering and adoption
This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD?
I deliver CBT, which can be for yourself, your family or your child, as I have a specialism in working with children and their families. This includes offering consultations to parents seeking advice and support for a range of topics. I also bring in other approaches (DBT, trauma and attachment) alongside experiences of fostering and adoption
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens ( Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
I specialise in trauma, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, dissociation and grief.
My approach is gentle and body-based, helping you work with your nervous system, not just your thoughts. We go at your pace, building safety and trust so things feel manageable rather than overwhelming, not rushed or pushed.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens ( Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
I specialise in trauma, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, dissociation and grief.
My approach is gentle and body-based, helping you work with your nervous system, not just your thoughts. We go at your pace, building safety and trust so things feel manageable rather than overwhelming, not rushed or pushed.
You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already.
I offer practical, tailored support to help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop ways of living and relating that feel more manageable and sustainable. Together, we focus on understanding patterns in emotions, communication, and relationships, particularly where one or both partners are neurodivergent.
You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already.
I offer practical, tailored support to help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop ways of living and relating that feel more manageable and sustainable. Together, we focus on understanding patterns in emotions, communication, and relationships, particularly where one or both partners are neurodivergent.
I support autism, SEN, and mental health challenges.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I support autism, SEN, and mental health challenges.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels 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.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
I particularly welcome neurodivergent adults who have found standard therapy oesn't account for how their mind works.
I'm a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT therapist with 20+ years of NHS experience. I specialise in trauma (TF-CBT), OCD (ERP), anxiety disorders, health anxiety, long-term health conditions, and 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 oesn't account for how their mind works.
I'm a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT therapist with 20+ years of NHS experience. I specialise in trauma (TF-CBT), OCD (ERP), anxiety disorders, health anxiety, long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity. I offer evidence-based, NICE-recommended therapy. Sessions are online, to fit around your life and location and timings are flexible,
As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
I offer a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming space focused on helping you understand your nervous system, emotional responses, and sense of self.
I offer trauma-informed counselling and coaching with a focus on ADHD, emotional regulation, and identity. My approach combines talking therapy with nervous system awareness, helping you understand your responses and reduce overwhelm. Together, we work to build resilience, shift patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with who you are.
I offer a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming space focused on helping you understand your nervous system, emotional responses, and sense of self.
I offer trauma-informed counselling and coaching with a focus on ADHD, emotional regulation, and identity. My approach combines talking therapy with nervous system awareness, helping you understand your responses and reduce overwhelm. Together, we work to build resilience, shift patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with who you are.
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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.