Autism Counselling in Cambridge
I also have extensive experience of working with couples where there is autism in one or both partners.
Do you want to change the way you interact with your partner?
Do you want to make your communication more positive and productive?
Do you have a specific issue that you can’t get around?
Cambridge Couple Counselling offers therapy that is balanced and impartial.
By supporting more positive communication I can help you and your partner come to your own decisions about how to improve your relationship and grow together.
Here are some of the common issues I can help with:
constant arguing, infidelity, lack of intimacy, difference in parenting styles, financial stress, coping with change eg empty nest, retirement and trust issues.
I also have extensive experience of working with couples where there is autism in one or both partners.
Do you want to change the way you interact with your partner?
Do you want to make your communication more positive and productive?
Do you have a specific issue that you can’t get around?
Cambridge Couple Counselling offers therapy that is balanced and impartial.
By supporting more positive communication I can help you and your partner come to your own decisions about how to improve your relationship and grow together.
Here are some of the common issues I can help with:
constant arguing, infidelity, lack of intimacy, difference in parenting styles, financial stress, coping with change eg empty nest, retirement and trust issues.
I am an HCPC registered art therapist based in Cambridgeshire. I offer in-person sessions or creative virtual sessions. I provide a safe, trauma informed and neuro-affirmative space for children, young people and adults to explore emotions via creativity and play.
With over 20 years of experience working with young people I build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships and tailor support to each individual’s needs. Building a space within which they can work through experiences and difficulties.
I am an HCPC registered art therapist based in Cambridgeshire. I offer in-person sessions or creative virtual sessions. I provide a safe, trauma informed and neuro-affirmative space for children, young people and adults to explore emotions via creativity and play.
With over 20 years of experience working with young people I build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships and tailor support to each individual’s needs. Building a space within which they can work through experiences and difficulties.
I have worked with children from age 4-17 with a range of presenting issues including trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, self-harm, depression and school refusal. I have worked with neurodiverse young people with ADHD and ASC, as well as young people who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. I also continue to practise in a special school setting with young people exhibiting challenging behaviours and significant emotional and mental health needs. The purpose of the therapeutic process is to support the young person to feel safe enough to explore the challenges they have faced in life either verbally or creatively.
I have worked with children from age 4-17 with a range of presenting issues including trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, self-harm, depression and school refusal. I have worked with neurodiverse young people with ADHD and ASC, as well as young people who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. I also continue to practise in a special school setting with young people exhibiting challenging behaviours and significant emotional and mental health needs. The purpose of the therapeutic process is to support the young person to feel safe enough to explore the challenges they have faced in life either verbally or creatively.
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples.
Couples Therapy – Our couples therapists are fully qualified and very experienced. We help couples where one or both partners are neurodivergent. We understand that feeling of frustration when it seems like you and your partner are just not on the same page. We help couples to find new, much clearer, and kinder ways to communicate with each other.
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples.
Couples Therapy – Our couples therapists are fully qualified and very experienced. We help couples where one or both partners are neurodivergent. We understand that feeling of frustration when it seems like you and your partner are just not on the same page. We help couples to find new, much clearer, and kinder ways to communicate with each other.
Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on.
Navigating emotional overwhelm, behavioural challenges, and life transitions with a gentle, creative, and trauma-informed approach. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, there’s no pressure—just a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow. If you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on.
Navigating emotional overwhelm, behavioural challenges, and life transitions with a gentle, creative, and trauma-informed approach. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, there’s no pressure—just a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow. If you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I am particularly experienced and confident working with neurodivergent young people, who may have been consistently failed by the system and sadly experienced trauma along the way.
My approach will be completely built around you. I don't make any assumptions or set any expectations of you. I have a large toolkit ready and waiting, from art materials to games, puppets to picture cards, the sand tray to fidget toys... or just talking! I can support you to share your difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that feel easiest for you.
I am particularly experienced and confident working with neurodivergent young people, who may have been consistently failed by the system and sadly experienced trauma along the way.
My approach will be completely built around you. I don't make any assumptions or set any expectations of you. I have a large toolkit ready and waiting, from art materials to games, puppets to picture cards, the sand tray to fidget toys... or just talking! I can support you to share your difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that feel easiest for you.
I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
I recognise seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings & experiences & find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
I recognise seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings & experiences & find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it’s anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling stuck. Sometimes it’s not clear, just a sense that something isn’t right, or that you’re living in a way that doesn’t feel like your own.
I work with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, as well as LGBTQ+ clients, including those exploring gender, sexuality, or in polyamorous relationships.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or out of place. Therapy can offer a space to make sense of your experience, without having to mask, explain, or fit in.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it’s anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling stuck. Sometimes it’s not clear, just a sense that something isn’t right, or that you’re living in a way that doesn’t feel like your own.
I work with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, as well as LGBTQ+ clients, including those exploring gender, sexuality, or in polyamorous relationships.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or out of place. Therapy can offer a space to make sense of your experience, without having to mask, explain, or fit in.
I specialise in supporting ADHD and autistic adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring.
I help ADHD & autistic adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out or stuck in cycles of self-blame and self-criticism. Many of my clients have spent years wondering why life feels harder for them than it seems to for other people. Together, we explore the impact of neurodivergence, trauma, masking and life experiences so that you can better understand yourself.
I specialise in supporting ADHD and autistic adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring.
I help ADHD & autistic adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out or stuck in cycles of self-blame and self-criticism. Many of my clients have spent years wondering why life feels harder for them than it seems to for other people. Together, we explore the impact of neurodivergence, trauma, masking and life experiences so that you can better understand yourself.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
If you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or considering if any of this might be you, you're in the right place.
As an ADHDer myself and parent to neurodivergent adults, you'd be working with someone who truly gets it, not just professionally, but personally. I'm BACP registered with over 6,000 hours in private practice. I support neurodivergent adults who are trying to make sense of things and find ways of living where they are finally free to be themselves.
If you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or considering if any of this might be you, you're in the right place.
As an ADHDer myself and parent to neurodivergent adults, you'd be working with someone who truly gets it, not just professionally, but personally. I'm BACP registered with over 6,000 hours in private practice. I support neurodivergent adults who are trying to make sense of things and find ways of living where they are finally free to be themselves.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice.
My expertise is in neurodivergence and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity but I also enjoy working with adults + children, young people and teenagers who are not those things.
I was raised catholic but left the church when I was a teenager to pursue a more authentic experience. I know the feeling of not belonging - happy to support you too.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice.
My expertise is in neurodivergence and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity but I also enjoy working with adults + children, young people and teenagers who are not those things.
I was raised catholic but left the church when I was a teenager to pursue a more authentic experience. I know the feeling of not belonging - happy to support you too.
Hi I'm Jen, as an autistic therapist I understand first-hand how exhausting it can be to navigate a world designed for neurotypical ways of thinking and communicating.
Feeling like you don't belong in this world is a familiar feeling to me, I do not always fit well into most peoples normal. I can fully empathise with feelings of alienation, despair and not good enough. I'm proud to be able to offer all my clients a sense of belonging, and calm, to feel understood, heard and most of all accepted for who you are.
Hi I'm Jen, as an autistic therapist I understand first-hand how exhausting it can be to navigate a world designed for neurotypical ways of thinking and communicating.
Feeling like you don't belong in this world is a familiar feeling to me, I do not always fit well into most peoples normal. I can fully empathise with feelings of alienation, despair and not good enough. I'm proud to be able to offer all my clients a sense of belonging, and calm, to feel understood, heard and most of all accepted for who you are.
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
Clients often come with anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity or neurodivergent experiences.
We offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed counselling tailored to the individual. Our team specialises in neurodivergence, trauma, sleep and grief, supporting children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, burnout, identity and emotional overwhelm. We work collaboratively to feel understood, build coping strategies and move forward in a way that fits.
Clients often come with anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity or neurodivergent experiences.
We offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed counselling tailored to the individual. Our team specialises in neurodivergence, trauma, sleep and grief, supporting children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, burnout, identity and emotional overwhelm. We work collaboratively to feel understood, build coping strategies and move forward in a way that fits.
We're a specialist neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed practice — and we get it from the inside.
Our therapists are grounded, honest, and kind — chosen for how they actually work, not just their qualifications. We offer trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming psychotherapy and counselling, alongside The Clearing, a practical therapeutic support service for people ready to move from insight into change.
We're a specialist neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed practice — and we get it from the inside.
Our therapists are grounded, honest, and kind — chosen for how they actually work, not just their qualifications. We offer trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming psychotherapy and counselling, alongside The Clearing, a practical therapeutic support service for people ready to move from insight into change.
Neuro Coral Psychology; Autism & ADHD specialists
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
We offer Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability diagnostic assessments and support sessions for children, young people and adults, in Cambridgeshire and beyond.
Our assessments are thorough and follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. But, most importantly, they are completed in a collaborative way, supporting people to explore and understand their differences, and to celebrate their strengths.
We offer Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability diagnostic assessments and support sessions for children, young people and adults, in Cambridgeshire and beyond.
Our assessments are thorough and follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. But, most importantly, they are completed in a collaborative way, supporting people to explore and understand their differences, and to celebrate their strengths.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
I have a special interest in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring whether you may be neurodivergent.
I’m a trauma-informed counsellor supporting adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout and overwhelm, particularly in relation to neurodivergence, masking, sensory differences and emotional regulation challenges. I offer a supportive, collaborative space and use psychoeducation and resources where helpful, working at a pace that feels right for you.
I have a special interest in supporting autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, whether you're formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring whether you may be neurodivergent.
I’m a trauma-informed counsellor supporting adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout and overwhelm, particularly in relation to neurodivergence, masking, sensory differences and emotional regulation challenges. I offer a supportive, collaborative space and use psychoeducation and resources where helpful, working at a pace that feels right for you.
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
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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.