Autism Counselling in Dudley
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 have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties, specialising in adult autism and ADHD.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward building resilience and self-acceptance. I understand that this process can be difficult and confusing, and so I can provide a variety of ways in which you may recognise different emotions, or feeling states. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties, specialising in adult autism and ADHD.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward building resilience and self-acceptance. I understand that this process can be difficult and confusing, and so I can provide a variety of ways in which you may recognise different emotions, or feeling states. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
My name is Karen and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I imagine you are here because something in your life is troubling you, holding you back and preventing you from feeling secure, happy and fulfilled. Please be reassured that it is perfectly normal at certain points in our life to face difficulties that can leave us feeling distressed, out of control and overwhelmed, resulting in us suffering mentally, emotionally and physically. You may want to look at the past, work on the present or question what matters to you and decide on goals for the future. We often struggle alone with our problems but you don't have to....
My name is Karen and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I imagine you are here because something in your life is troubling you, holding you back and preventing you from feeling secure, happy and fulfilled. Please be reassured that it is perfectly normal at certain points in our life to face difficulties that can leave us feeling distressed, out of control and overwhelmed, resulting in us suffering mentally, emotionally and physically. You may want to look at the past, work on the present or question what matters to you and decide on goals for the future. We often struggle alone with our problems but you don't have to....
Hello I'm Penny and I am an integrative counsellor. I hope to support you in overcoming the challenges that may be preventing you from living the life you deserve. I do this by creating a safe and non-judgmental space. I work with individuals facing a wide range of issues, including trauma, difficulty regulating their emotions, anxiety, depression, and bereavement. In our early sessions, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I am here to support you in exploring your thoughts and emotions and work towards greater self-understanding.
Hello I'm Penny and I am an integrative counsellor. I hope to support you in overcoming the challenges that may be preventing you from living the life you deserve. I do this by creating a safe and non-judgmental space. I work with individuals facing a wide range of issues, including trauma, difficulty regulating their emotions, anxiety, depression, and bereavement. In our early sessions, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I am here to support you in exploring your thoughts and emotions and work towards greater self-understanding.
Hello! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with adults, children and families using a wide range of psychological approaches. I work one to one with adults and children of all ages offering evidence based therapy for a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties. I also work with parents and families to support you to understand and make sense of any emotional well-being concerns you may have for your child and family. Life can be a challenge for most of us at times for lots of different reasons. Accessing the right support can help you to thrive and improve your emotional 'wellness'.
Hello! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with adults, children and families using a wide range of psychological approaches. I work one to one with adults and children of all ages offering evidence based therapy for a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties. I also work with parents and families to support you to understand and make sense of any emotional well-being concerns you may have for your child and family. Life can be a challenge for most of us at times for lots of different reasons. Accessing the right support can help you to thrive and improve your emotional 'wellness'.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
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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
They might be neurodivergent, parent carers, or just used to putting everyone else first.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s going on for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or wanting to reconnect with yourself, I’ll meet you where you are. I have particular experience with neurodivergence, parent carers, and the impact of domestic abuse.
They might be neurodivergent, parent carers, or just used to putting everyone else first.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s going on for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or wanting to reconnect with yourself, I’ll meet you where you are. I have particular experience with neurodivergence, parent carers, and the impact of domestic abuse.
Are you considering whether it would be helpful for you/your child to be assessed for Autism or ADHD?
We offer a 30-minute telephone consultation to determine whether an Autism/ADHD assessment would be appropriate for you/your child. We take our professional ethics very seriously and would never suggest proceeding with an assessment process unless we felt there were clear indicators that you/your child will meet criteria for a diagnosis.
Are you considering whether it would be helpful for you/your child to be assessed for Autism or ADHD?
We offer a 30-minute telephone consultation to determine whether an Autism/ADHD assessment would be appropriate for you/your child. We take our professional ethics very seriously and would never suggest proceeding with an assessment process unless we felt there were clear indicators that you/your child will meet criteria for a diagnosis.
In addition to my general practice, I also specialise in supporting people adjusting to life after an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, helping them explore areas such as masking, burnout, and self-acceptance.
I'm an experienced counsellor with a professional background in NHS mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you.
I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
In addition to my general practice, I also specialise in supporting people adjusting to life after an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, helping them explore areas such as masking, burnout, and self-acceptance.
I'm an experienced counsellor with a professional background in NHS mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you.
I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
I help adults understand themselves through specialist autism assessment and trauma therapies.
I specialise in working with adults whose lives, thoughts, and feelings are complex; and who are often not understood. I offer clinical depth and compassionate insight to ensure working with me is informative and useful. My approach is flexible, thorough, and adapted to your needs.
I help adults understand themselves through specialist autism assessment and trauma therapies.
I specialise in working with adults whose lives, thoughts, and feelings are complex; and who are often not understood. I offer clinical depth and compassionate insight to ensure working with me is informative and useful. My approach is flexible, thorough, and adapted to your needs.
Being a later in life diagnosed Autistic/ADHD counsellor, I can offer genuine empathy & understanding if you're overwhelmed, feel isolated or struggling with life - I've been there too.
Together, we will work comfortably at your pace, whether you seek compassionate support individually or as a couple/family in relationship counselling. I'll be fully present, listening deeply to both the spoken words & the unspoken emotions, offering an empathic, accepting & non-judgemental space, where you'll gain deep, meaningful understanding and clarity.
Being a later in life diagnosed Autistic/ADHD counsellor, I can offer genuine empathy & understanding if you're overwhelmed, feel isolated or struggling with life - I've been there too.
Together, we will work comfortably at your pace, whether you seek compassionate support individually or as a couple/family in relationship counselling. I'll be fully present, listening deeply to both the spoken words & the unspoken emotions, offering an empathic, accepting & non-judgemental space, where you'll gain deep, meaningful understanding and clarity.
For people who are facing depression, anxiety or struggling with ASD/ADHD or other mental health issues could be very lonely, the society still have stigma for that.
I completed my undergraduate degree in the UK before returning to Hong Kong for further studies. I then obtained my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in the United States. Three years ago, I relocated to the UK to continue my practice as a therapist. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore solutions or gain new perspectives. I am committed to supporting and encouraging my clients as they navigate their challenges, empowering them when they need it most.
For people who are facing depression, anxiety or struggling with ASD/ADHD or other mental health issues could be very lonely, the society still have stigma for that.
I completed my undergraduate degree in the UK before returning to Hong Kong for further studies. I then obtained my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in the United States. Three years ago, I relocated to the UK to continue my practice as a therapist. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore solutions or gain new perspectives. I am committed to supporting and encouraging my clients as they navigate their challenges, empowering them when they need it most.
Art Therapy can help children and young people who have Autism, ADHD, anxiety, difficulty with emotional regulation, school avoidance, self harm, low self-esteem.
Does your child struggle to talk about their thoughts and feelings? Do they struggle to understand their emotions? Art Therapy could help.
In Art Therapy sessions, we use art, play and movement to create a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings without pressure. Art Therapy has been shown to benefit clients by reducing symptoms of anxiety, low mood and supporting emotional regulation. Children and young people can begin to understand their emotions and learn how to better communicate with those around them.
Art Therapy can help children and young people who have Autism, ADHD, anxiety, difficulty with emotional regulation, school avoidance, self harm, low self-esteem.
Does your child struggle to talk about their thoughts and feelings? Do they struggle to understand their emotions? Art Therapy could help.
In Art Therapy sessions, we use art, play and movement to create a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings without pressure. Art Therapy has been shown to benefit clients by reducing symptoms of anxiety, low mood and supporting emotional regulation. Children and young people can begin to understand their emotions and learn how to better communicate with those around them.
When our children experience significant emotional distress, it is extremely difficult for them and for you. I aim to support a child or young person with dignity and respect, working with a warm, caring and sensitive individual approach to suit their needs. I use the relationship between myself and the child at the centre of the therapy. I then guide the therapeutic process using theories from psychoanalysis, Gestalt theory and neuroscience's somatic theories. This knowledge informs my understanding of a child's developmental traumas, often the foundations of the current problematic thinking and behaviours being experienced.
When our children experience significant emotional distress, it is extremely difficult for them and for you. I aim to support a child or young person with dignity and respect, working with a warm, caring and sensitive individual approach to suit their needs. I use the relationship between myself and the child at the centre of the therapy. I then guide the therapeutic process using theories from psychoanalysis, Gestalt theory and neuroscience's somatic theories. This knowledge informs my understanding of a child's developmental traumas, often the foundations of the current problematic thinking and behaviours being experienced.
As someone who is LGBTQ and neurodivergent, I value person-centered approached and adapting therapy to each person's needs.
Looking for a person-centered, trauma-informed therapy.
As someone who is LGBTQ and neurodivergent, I value person-centered approached and adapting therapy to each person's needs.
Looking for a person-centered, trauma-informed therapy.
I work online with autistic adults and with Couples based in the UK.
Living and working alongside neurodivergent individuals 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 work online with autistic adults and with Couples based in the UK.
Living and working alongside neurodivergent individuals 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 have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions.
I am a relationship expert and focus on improving self esteem and confidence. You will understand your fears, learn to tolerate discomfort, deal with mood swings, manage time, initiate and complete tasks, and understand where your patterns of relating originated. You will explore your patterns, understand your triggers, learn to pause, make good decisions
I have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions.
I am a relationship expert and focus on improving self esteem and confidence. You will understand your fears, learn to tolerate discomfort, deal with mood swings, manage time, initiate and complete tasks, and understand where your patterns of relating originated. You will explore your patterns, understand your triggers, learn to pause, make good decisions
Staffordshire Neurodiversity & Psychology
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Lichfield WS13
I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Therapeutically, I work integratively—drawing on models such as CBT, EMDR, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and compassion-focused approaches—adapting interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.I have experience working with young people and adults with with varying difficulties such anxiety conditions, depression, PTSD/trauma, eating difficulties.
I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Therapeutically, I work integratively—drawing on models such as CBT, EMDR, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and compassion-focused approaches—adapting interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.I have experience working with young people and adults with with varying difficulties such anxiety conditions, depression, PTSD/trauma, eating difficulties.
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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.