Autism Counselling in Gateshead
My specialty areas include ADHD, Autism and PTSD.
With over 13 years’ experience and 4,000+ therapy hours, I specialise in evidence‑based CBT and EMDR. I support people processing trauma, living with PTSD, and neurodiverse individuals seeking compassionate, tailored care. My approach is collaborative and focused on creating a safe space to explore experiences and build effective coping strategies. Having worked across the NHS and private sector, I’m committed to personalised treatment that helps you make meaningful, lasting change.
My specialty areas include ADHD, Autism and PTSD.
With over 13 years’ experience and 4,000+ therapy hours, I specialise in evidence‑based CBT and EMDR. I support people processing trauma, living with PTSD, and neurodiverse individuals seeking compassionate, tailored care. My approach is collaborative and focused on creating a safe space to explore experiences and build effective coping strategies. Having worked across the NHS and private sector, I’m committed to personalised treatment that helps you make meaningful, lasting change.
If you're reading this because you're feeling stuck, and life feels heavy or confusing, you're in the right place. My work is all about helping people to understand what's going on beneath the surface so they can feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Whether it's you, or a young person you care for who is struggling; my aim is simple - to help life feel easier, lighter and more manageable.
If you're reading this because you're feeling stuck, and life feels heavy or confusing, you're in the right place. My work is all about helping people to understand what's going on beneath the surface so they can feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Whether it's you, or a young person you care for who is struggling; my aim is simple - to help life feel easier, lighter and more manageable.
The way we live our lives, how we think, feel and behave can have a huge impact upon us. If we feel stuck, negative about life that’s all we notice, see and attract into our lives.
Therapy at Kalmer Counselling can change your life! By creating a space to explore you, your needs, your life, dreams and desires you can change your mindset and develop feelings of happiness and positivity. This can help to change everything about your life because if you change you, everything around you has to change too. If you want a more fulfilling life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
The way we live our lives, how we think, feel and behave can have a huge impact upon us. If we feel stuck, negative about life that’s all we notice, see and attract into our lives.
Therapy at Kalmer Counselling can change your life! By creating a space to explore you, your needs, your life, dreams and desires you can change your mindset and develop feelings of happiness and positivity. This can help to change everything about your life because if you change you, everything around you has to change too. If you want a more fulfilling life it starts with you. ‘Like attracts like’.
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviour? You’re not alone. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience helping families like yours. Together, we can reduce conflict, strengthen your connection, and help your child feel more secure and confident. Let’s create a calmer, more connected home.
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviour? You’re not alone. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience helping families like yours. Together, we can reduce conflict, strengthen your connection, and help your child feel more secure and confident. Let’s create a calmer, more connected home.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
I have lived experience as a late diagnosed Autistic female.
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy. I specialise in adult online sessions offering a safe, confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout and the emotional impact of late diagnosis. My integrative approach blends Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Psychodynamic principles. Services can help you feel empowered, make changes, identify & face challenges head on, gain control over your life, provide greater insight & perspective whilst learning coping strategies and encourage a positive mindset.
I have lived experience as a late diagnosed Autistic female.
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy. I specialise in adult online sessions offering a safe, confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout and the emotional impact of late diagnosis. My integrative approach blends Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Psychodynamic principles. Services can help you feel empowered, make changes, identify & face challenges head on, gain control over your life, provide greater insight & perspective whilst learning coping strategies and encourage a positive mindset.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
I have a total of 10 years’ experience in community and inpatient mental health services, supporting children, adults, and older adults with a range of mental health and neurodivergent needs.
I use evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am informed by relational models, helping us understand the impact of early relationships and how we connect with others and ourselves.
I have a total of 10 years’ experience in community and inpatient mental health services, supporting children, adults, and older adults with a range of mental health and neurodivergent needs.
I use evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am informed by relational models, helping us understand the impact of early relationships and how we connect with others and ourselves.
I specialise in treating difficulties connected to anxiety, neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD) and complex developmental trauma.
I am skilled in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children and YP, and trained to carefully notice and respond sensitively to what they may be communicating verbally and non-verbally through behaviour, play, creative work or other ways of expressing themselves. It isn't essential to know what the matter is, they can explore the issue with my help.
I specialise in treating difficulties connected to anxiety, neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD) and complex developmental trauma.
I am skilled in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children and YP, and trained to carefully notice and respond sensitively to what they may be communicating verbally and non-verbally through behaviour, play, creative work or other ways of expressing themselves. It isn't essential to know what the matter is, they can explore the issue with my help.
I’m a neurodivergent affirming therapist with extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia).
Hello, I’m Lorna. I've been working with clients for over 15 years. I work from my clinic in Jesmond and online, offering therapy to clients worldwide. I bring warmth, care and a human approach to explore with you both past and present challenges affecting your mental, emotional and physical health.
Areas I focus on are Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes there’s a clear issue to work through; other times it’s just a feeling that something isn’t quite right. We’ll explore what’s going on for you and what you would like to work on together to create change in your life.
I’m a neurodivergent affirming therapist with extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia).
Hello, I’m Lorna. I've been working with clients for over 15 years. I work from my clinic in Jesmond and online, offering therapy to clients worldwide. I bring warmth, care and a human approach to explore with you both past and present challenges affecting your mental, emotional and physical health.
Areas I focus on are Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes there’s a clear issue to work through; other times it’s just a feeling that something isn’t quite right. We’ll explore what’s going on for you and what you would like to work on together to create change in your life.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, or behaviours that feel difficult to understand. Sometimes young people feel stuck, withdrawn, angry, or lost without fully knowing why. I also support parents who are worried about changes in their child or unsure how best to help.
Together, we think carefully about what may sit beneath these experiences and how emotional understanding and growth can begin to emerge.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, or behaviours that feel difficult to understand. Sometimes young people feel stuck, withdrawn, angry, or lost without fully knowing why. I also support parents who are worried about changes in their child or unsure how best to help.
Together, we think carefully about what may sit beneath these experiences and how emotional understanding and growth can begin to emerge.
I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and learning disabilities.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.
I regularly work with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and learning disabilities.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.
It works especially well for neurodivergent individuals,
I use an integrative approach blending narrative and metaphor-based work — including tabletop RPGs like D&D. Stepping into story and character can open doors that direct conversation keeps shut, offering a shared language for real struggles. My style is intentionally less directive, following your lead rather than a fixed script.
It works especially well for neurodivergent individuals,
I use an integrative approach blending narrative and metaphor-based work — including tabletop RPGs like D&D. Stepping into story and character can open doors that direct conversation keeps shut, offering a shared language for real struggles. My style is intentionally less directive, following your lead rather than a fixed script.
So, you've taken the first step towards looking after your mental health. That is a significant step, and one that deserves recognition.
Whether you are struggling with relationships, past trauma, family dynamics, neurodivergence, anxiety, or the pressures and responsibilities of home or work life, I am here to support you. Are you looking for a therapist who is compassionate, understanding, and empathetic? Someone who will listen without judgement and work alongside you to explore the challenges you face? Together, we can navigate each session, helping you develop the understanding, tools, and strategies needed to move forwards.
So, you've taken the first step towards looking after your mental health. That is a significant step, and one that deserves recognition.
Whether you are struggling with relationships, past trauma, family dynamics, neurodivergence, anxiety, or the pressures and responsibilities of home or work life, I am here to support you. Are you looking for a therapist who is compassionate, understanding, and empathetic? Someone who will listen without judgement and work alongside you to explore the challenges you face? Together, we can navigate each session, helping you develop the understanding, tools, and strategies needed to move forwards.
First Brick Psychology - An independent online clinical psychology practice offering a safe, highly personalized space to uncover underlying patterns and build meaningful psychological growth.
Nothing of lasting value can be built without first laying an honest, solid foundation.
In therapy, clients and therapists can often spend years trying to fix "roofs" or "decorating walls" by simply trying to manage surface-level symptoms, with the underlying "structure" remaining unstable.
First Brick Psychology - An independent online clinical psychology practice offering a safe, highly personalized space to uncover underlying patterns and build meaningful psychological growth.
Nothing of lasting value can be built without first laying an honest, solid foundation.
In therapy, clients and therapists can often spend years trying to fix "roofs" or "decorating walls" by simply trying to manage surface-level symptoms, with the underlying "structure" remaining unstable.
Neurodivergent counselling for ADHD, autistic and AuDHD adults and young people.
Half my sessions happen on my feet: on a walking trail, halfway through a game, not behind a desk with a notepad. I work with autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults and young people who can't stand school, work, or life, using my own framework, Collaborative Identity Formulation. What you leave with is a plan nobody else has, because nobody else has your mind.
Neurodivergent counselling for ADHD, autistic and AuDHD adults and young people.
Half my sessions happen on my feet: on a walking trail, halfway through a game, not behind a desk with a notepad. I work with autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults and young people who can't stand school, work, or life, using my own framework, Collaborative Identity Formulation. What you leave with is a plan nobody else has, because nobody else has your mind.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to even begin, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel daunting, especially when life has become too heavy to carry on your own. I offer a warm, calm space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start to make sense of what’s happening. I support adults and children with a wide range of emotional difficulties, helping you move toward a more peaceful, healthier life. I currently have limited online availability for adult clients in September 2026 and offer a free, no‑obligation consultation.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to even begin, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel daunting, especially when life has become too heavy to carry on your own. I offer a warm, calm space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and start to make sense of what’s happening. I support adults and children with a wide range of emotional difficulties, helping you move toward a more peaceful, healthier life. I currently have limited online availability for adult clients in September 2026 and offer a free, no‑obligation consultation.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
I'm Jo. Many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite “good enough” at times. Our emotions can feel messy and hard to understand. My work is about helping you make sense of those feelings, understand where they come from, and find a way forward that feels more manageable and compassionate. I understand how early experiences and relational dynamics can shape how we feel about ourselves and others, and I work collaboratively to help you develop new patterns that feel safer and more sustainable.
I also enjoy offering training therapies for CAT Practitioner trainees, supporting both personal and professional development.
I'm Jo. Many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite “good enough” at times. Our emotions can feel messy and hard to understand. My work is about helping you make sense of those feelings, understand where they come from, and find a way forward that feels more manageable and compassionate. I understand how early experiences and relational dynamics can shape how we feel about ourselves and others, and I work collaboratively to help you develop new patterns that feel safer and more sustainable.
I also enjoy offering training therapies for CAT Practitioner trainees, supporting both personal and professional development.
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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.