Autism Counselling in Gainsborough
I offer therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults. I have worked with children and young people within education for just over 20 years. I also educated myself further in Forest School and taught outdoors. Throughout this time is where I learned a great deal about the benefits of nature and the natural effects it has on health and well-being. I trained as a person centred therapist because I am passionate about empowering people to learn more about themselves and strive for positive change. I also experienced my own difficulties and trauma during childhood
I offer therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults. I have worked with children and young people within education for just over 20 years. I also educated myself further in Forest School and taught outdoors. Throughout this time is where I learned a great deal about the benefits of nature and the natural effects it has on health and well-being. I trained as a person centred therapist because I am passionate about empowering people to learn more about themselves and strive for positive change. I also experienced my own difficulties and trauma during childhood
This may be the first time you have decided to seek counselling or psychotherapy, or working with me, may be part of an ongoing personal journey to enhance your life further. Unresolved issues can confuse, distress and disrupt your life, often returning time and time again, causing you both emotional and sometimes even physical difficulties, that can not only affect you, but also might impact on your relationships, work and family life. Some examples of how these issues might manifest, could include you experiencing; depression, anxiety, stress, angry thoughts, addictions, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders
This may be the first time you have decided to seek counselling or psychotherapy, or working with me, may be part of an ongoing personal journey to enhance your life further. Unresolved issues can confuse, distress and disrupt your life, often returning time and time again, causing you both emotional and sometimes even physical difficulties, that can not only affect you, but also might impact on your relationships, work and family life. Some examples of how these issues might manifest, could include you experiencing; depression, anxiety, stress, angry thoughts, addictions, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck, or as though you have spent much of your life trying to cope alone. Perhaps anxiety, burnout, addiction, trauma, or difficult life experiences are affecting your relationships, confidence, or ability to feel comfortable in yourself. You might also feel that you experience the world differently from others or have never quite felt that you fit in.
Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of understanding yourself in a deeper and more compassionate way.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck, or as though you have spent much of your life trying to cope alone. Perhaps anxiety, burnout, addiction, trauma, or difficult life experiences are affecting your relationships, confidence, or ability to feel comfortable in yourself. You might also feel that you experience the world differently from others or have never quite felt that you fit in.
Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of understanding yourself in a deeper and more compassionate way.
Im an Accredited Psychotherapist, specialising in trauma. I have experience privately, charity sector, and NHS. I work integratively, drawing on Somatic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, Humanistic approaches, helping individuals who have been exposed to traumatic events. I implement Mindfulness approaches. Offering highly effective treatments designed to ease distress, and implement lasting changes. Seeking support is a major life step. I commit to providing safe, professional treatment plans to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life you truly value
Im an Accredited Psychotherapist, specialising in trauma. I have experience privately, charity sector, and NHS. I work integratively, drawing on Somatic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, Humanistic approaches, helping individuals who have been exposed to traumatic events. I implement Mindfulness approaches. Offering highly effective treatments designed to ease distress, and implement lasting changes. Seeking support is a major life step. I commit to providing safe, professional treatment plans to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life you truly value
I have knowledge and experience of working with clients who are neurodivergent, ADHD, Autistic and helping them navigate their difficulties, emotions and feelings in a neurotypical world.
I am an empathic and caring Accredited Counsellor working in a holistic and individual way, with you as the client at the centre of our work. Are you suffering with anxiety and depression having relationship issues, problems at work, illness, loss or bereavement or coming terms with difficult current and past life events. Are you completely overwhelmed or struggling with feelings of failure, despair, hopelessness and low self esteem and just don't know who to turn to or maybe you have resorted to addictive or harmful behaviours to cope. Come with me on your therapy journey and let me help you find a better way of being.
I have knowledge and experience of working with clients who are neurodivergent, ADHD, Autistic and helping them navigate their difficulties, emotions and feelings in a neurotypical world.
I am an empathic and caring Accredited Counsellor working in a holistic and individual way, with you as the client at the centre of our work. Are you suffering with anxiety and depression having relationship issues, problems at work, illness, loss or bereavement or coming terms with difficult current and past life events. Are you completely overwhelmed or struggling with feelings of failure, despair, hopelessness and low self esteem and just don't know who to turn to or maybe you have resorted to addictive or harmful behaviours to cope. Come with me on your therapy journey and let me help you find a better way of being.
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
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Are you looking for a neurodivergent therapist?
We will use Transactional Analysis (TA) to explore negative beliefs created unconsciously from your early life experiences. TA also includes a number of simple yet powerful models to interpret communication with others and identify unhelpful relationship patterns. Our work will be underpinned by connection and collaboration.
Are you looking for a neurodivergent therapist?
We will use Transactional Analysis (TA) to explore negative beliefs created unconsciously from your early life experiences. TA also includes a number of simple yet powerful models to interpret communication with others and identify unhelpful relationship patterns. Our work will be underpinned by connection and collaboration.
You want change. You want answers. You want understanding. First of all, good on you for getting to this point! I have been there myself and know the days/weeks/months of inner dialog you have to get past before putting therapy in action. You might be worrying you will be "too much" or "not enough" for your therapist. I want you to know, ALL of you is welcome here! I'm not here to judge, I'm here to be by your side through this. If you are struggling in life, be that with; yourself, loved ones, colleagues or strangers, then I'd love you to get in touch!
You want change. You want answers. You want understanding. First of all, good on you for getting to this point! I have been there myself and know the days/weeks/months of inner dialog you have to get past before putting therapy in action. You might be worrying you will be "too much" or "not enough" for your therapist. I want you to know, ALL of you is welcome here! I'm not here to judge, I'm here to be by your side through this. If you are struggling in life, be that with; yourself, loved ones, colleagues or strangers, then I'd love you to get in touch!
I am a late diagnosed AuDHD psychologist and offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults, neurodivergent affirming therapy, coaching, clinical supervision and training for professionals.
Everything I do is from a strengths-based, affirming perspective. We can explore your sensory and communication needs, traumas, growth points and goals. Ultimately, it's all about developing a better sense of yourself so you can live a more authentic and fulfilling life that inspires you.
I am a late diagnosed AuDHD psychologist and offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults, neurodivergent affirming therapy, coaching, clinical supervision and training for professionals.
Everything I do is from a strengths-based, affirming perspective. We can explore your sensory and communication needs, traumas, growth points and goals. Ultimately, it's all about developing a better sense of yourself so you can live a more authentic and fulfilling life that inspires you.
Most people come to me when they have reached a point where insight alone is not enough. They are successful, capable and often appear very composed whilst privately they are overwhelmed with anxiety (often with a financial aspect), relational conflict, burnout, identity shifts, or long standing patterns they cannot seem to change. They have tried managing, coping and pushing through but something deeper needs to be understood.
If this is where you find yourself, you are not alone and we can navigate this together.
I work well with adults who are reflective and ready to understand themselves at depth.
Most people come to me when they have reached a point where insight alone is not enough. They are successful, capable and often appear very composed whilst privately they are overwhelmed with anxiety (often with a financial aspect), relational conflict, burnout, identity shifts, or long standing patterns they cannot seem to change. They have tried managing, coping and pushing through but something deeper needs to be understood.
If this is where you find yourself, you are not alone and we can navigate this together.
I work well with adults who are reflective and ready to understand themselves at depth.
I also work heavily with clients who are a person with autism and also ADHD.
I am an experienced counsellor. I’m here to help you talk through your worries, focus on your goals and help you work to achieve them. I will listen with respect, not judge you, I can help you take the next steps on your personal journey.
I also work heavily with clients who are a person with autism and also ADHD.
I am an experienced counsellor. I’m here to help you talk through your worries, focus on your goals and help you work to achieve them. I will listen with respect, not judge you, I can help you take the next steps on your personal journey.
I have specialist experience in how Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence affect relationships.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
I have specialist experience in how Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence affect relationships.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves.
I offer a compassionate, supportive space where we can explore your experiences and difficulties together. In therapy, I use approaches such as EMDR to help process the impact of past experiences. I also provide adult autism assessments for those seeking clarity and deeper understanding of their lifelong experiences and identity, including exploring masking.
Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves.
I offer a compassionate, supportive space where we can explore your experiences and difficulties together. In therapy, I use approaches such as EMDR to help process the impact of past experiences. I also provide adult autism assessments for those seeking clarity and deeper understanding of their lifelong experiences and identity, including exploring masking.
I also offer personalised couples therapy to help you to understand more about the specific traits of autism and ADHD and how this may be impacting your relationship.
Together, we can work towards addressing any challenges you or your child may be facing, or securing essential educational support. I offer a tailored therapy approach that adapts to your unique needs, fostering holistic growth and well-being. I also offer sessions to support you in completing Autism & ADHD referral paperwork to ensure your voice is heard.
I also offer personalised couples therapy to help you to understand more about the specific traits of autism and ADHD and how this may be impacting your relationship.
Together, we can work towards addressing any challenges you or your child may be facing, or securing essential educational support. I offer a tailored therapy approach that adapts to your unique needs, fostering holistic growth and well-being. I also offer sessions to support you in completing Autism & ADHD referral paperwork to ensure your voice is heard.
Perhaps you are:
• parenting, in (peri)menopause, career or relationship change
• adjusting to a diagnosis, for yourself or a neurodivergent child
• younger or older
• overwhelmed by global change
• feeling social expectation
• leaving, joining or changing perspective in a religion
Integrative Counsellors have working knowledge of several counselling approaches. I listen to you and pay close attention to what happens between us / your needs.
I am inspired and influenced by the Person-Centred Approach:
• genuine contact between counsellor and client
• clients feel understanding and empathy
• unwavering acceptance
• I am 'real', present
Perhaps you are:
• parenting, in (peri)menopause, career or relationship change
• adjusting to a diagnosis, for yourself or a neurodivergent child
• younger or older
• overwhelmed by global change
• feeling social expectation
• leaving, joining or changing perspective in a religion
Integrative Counsellors have working knowledge of several counselling approaches. I listen to you and pay close attention to what happens between us / your needs.
I am inspired and influenced by the Person-Centred Approach:
• genuine contact between counsellor and client
• clients feel understanding and empathy
• unwavering acceptance
• I am 'real', present
When words feel heavy or just won't come, it is okay to try something different.
Welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Music Psychotherapist, which means our sessions don't have to rely solely on finding the "perfect" words to explain how you feel. Together, we can use music, sound, and creative arts alongside traditional talk therapy techniques to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and bring relief. You do not need to be musical or know how to play an instrument to work with me. This is a space where all of you is welcome, exactly as you are, whether we are talking, listening, or playing music.
When words feel heavy or just won't come, it is okay to try something different.
Welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Music Psychotherapist, which means our sessions don't have to rely solely on finding the "perfect" words to explain how you feel. Together, we can use music, sound, and creative arts alongside traditional talk therapy techniques to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and bring relief. You do not need to be musical or know how to play an instrument to work with me. This is a space where all of you is welcome, exactly as you are, whether we are talking, listening, or playing music.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for People (16+)
If you're autistic, have ADHD, or are dyslexic, you may have faced challenges that neurotypical people don't encounter as often — depression, anxiety, trauma, or bullying.
I offer a safe, understanding space to explore what neurodiversity means for you—whether you're considering pursuing a diagnosis, processing a recent one, or learning how to adapt your life to better honour your needs. Having navigated the Educational Health Care Plan process myself, I understand what it's like to advocate for the support you deserve.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for People (16+)
If you're autistic, have ADHD, or are dyslexic, you may have faced challenges that neurotypical people don't encounter as often — depression, anxiety, trauma, or bullying.
I offer a safe, understanding space to explore what neurodiversity means for you—whether you're considering pursuing a diagnosis, processing a recent one, or learning how to adapt your life to better honour your needs. Having navigated the Educational Health Care Plan process myself, I understand what it's like to advocate for the support you deserve.
I provide specialist neuro-affirming psychological therapy, neurodevelopmental assessment, and post-diagnostic support (understanding autism and ADHD) for neurodiverse people in Lincoln and online across the UK.
I work with children and adults, offering psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive–compulsive difficulties, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My speciality is in adapting psychological therapies to meet the needs of neurodiverse people.
I provide specialist neuro-affirming psychological therapy, neurodevelopmental assessment, and post-diagnostic support (understanding autism and ADHD) for neurodiverse people in Lincoln and online across the UK.
I work with children and adults, offering psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive–compulsive difficulties, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My speciality is in adapting psychological therapies to meet the needs of neurodiverse people.
I work with clients that are experiencing anxiety and clients that may be coming to terms with their diagnosis of autism and ADHD.
Where ever you are on your personal journey that has brought you to counselling, I will walk alongside you offering empathy and genuine support as you begin to make sense of what you are experiencing.
I am a dedicated and compassionate counsellor specializing in person-centred therapy, with a vast experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing. To support my clients I integrate various resources and techniques tailored to individual needs.
I work with clients that are experiencing anxiety and clients that may be coming to terms with their diagnosis of autism and ADHD.
Where ever you are on your personal journey that has brought you to counselling, I will walk alongside you offering empathy and genuine support as you begin to make sense of what you are experiencing.
I am a dedicated and compassionate counsellor specializing in person-centred therapy, with a vast experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing. To support my clients I integrate various resources and techniques tailored to individual needs.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Do you or your child need an ADHD or ASD assessment and support? Are you feeling worried, anxious or stressed? Have you had past experiences that are affecting your life now? Have you lost joy in life and would like to find happiness again? I would like to help you.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Do you or your child need an ADHD or ASD assessment and support? Are you feeling worried, anxious or stressed? Have you had past experiences that are affecting your life now? Have you lost joy in life and would like to find happiness again? I would like to help you.
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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.