Autism Counselling in Gravesend
I’m a neurodivergent therapist and coach specialising in ADHD, AuDHD and Autism in adults.
I am committed to working in a neuro-affirmative way. This means using affirming language; exploring life experiences though an ND perspective; focus on identifying and embracing characteristics and strengths. The heart of my work is helping you with acceptance, compassion and building a relationship with yourself that lasts after therapy has ended.
I’m a neurodivergent therapist and coach specialising in ADHD, AuDHD and Autism in adults.
I am committed to working in a neuro-affirmative way. This means using affirming language; exploring life experiences though an ND perspective; focus on identifying and embracing characteristics and strengths. The heart of my work is helping you with acceptance, compassion and building a relationship with yourself that lasts after therapy has ended.
I have extensive experience supporting children and young people, their parents/carers, and neurodivergent individuals of all ages who are experiencing psychological difficulties and difficulties in their everyday lives.
I have extensive experience of working with children, young people and adults presenting with a range of psychological difficulties. I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals and draw upon a range of evidence based therapies to support individuals to achieve their goals. I also offer specialist diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
I have extensive experience supporting children and young people, their parents/carers, and neurodivergent individuals of all ages who are experiencing psychological difficulties and difficulties in their everyday lives.
I have extensive experience of working with children, young people and adults presenting with a range of psychological difficulties. I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals and draw upon a range of evidence based therapies to support individuals to achieve their goals. I also offer specialist diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
I work with a variety of problems and specialise in Gender identity problems, LGBTQ+ issues and autism in both adults and children.
I'm a compassionate and client-centred psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and care.
I work with a variety of problems and specialise in Gender identity problems, LGBTQ+ issues and autism in both adults and children.
I'm a compassionate and client-centred psychotherapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and care.
I work with clients seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape how they relate to others. Many come to therapy to improve communication, navigate relationship difficulties, or break cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them. Using Transactional Analysis and psychodynamic theory, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns, explore their origins, and understand their impact in the present. This greater self-awareness can lead to healthier relationships, improved communication, and more choice in how they respond to life's challenges.
I work with clients seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape how they relate to others. Many come to therapy to improve communication, navigate relationship difficulties, or break cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them. Using Transactional Analysis and psychodynamic theory, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns, explore their origins, and understand their impact in the present. This greater self-awareness can lead to healthier relationships, improved communication, and more choice in how they respond to life's challenges.
Also with school aged children who suffer with anxiety and other comorbidities, mostly Autism..
Are you struggling? Could be with worrying about direction in your life, Brain fog with menopause, Anxiety with everyday life, A bereavement that has been difficult. We can work together to achieve a calmness giving you the skills based on your individual needs, therefore enabling you to be confident in moving forward. I can offer an honest and warm environment for you to feel safe to explore and understand any difficulties you're experiencing. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, you may have a particular problem that is concerning you, a traumatic experience, sometimes our loved ones are too close to hear how we really feel.
Also with school aged children who suffer with anxiety and other comorbidities, mostly Autism..
Are you struggling? Could be with worrying about direction in your life, Brain fog with menopause, Anxiety with everyday life, A bereavement that has been difficult. We can work together to achieve a calmness giving you the skills based on your individual needs, therefore enabling you to be confident in moving forward. I can offer an honest and warm environment for you to feel safe to explore and understand any difficulties you're experiencing. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, you may have a particular problem that is concerning you, a traumatic experience, sometimes our loved ones are too close to hear how we really feel.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or find yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand?
I offer a calm, supportive space to explore difficult feelings, understand yourself, and build confidence in managing life’s challenges. Using an integrative approach (person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic), I tailor sessions to your needs. I have experience supporting multicultural and neurodiverse clients, working collaboratively to help you develop healthier patterns and move forward with clarity and self-belief.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or find yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand?
I offer a calm, supportive space to explore difficult feelings, understand yourself, and build confidence in managing life’s challenges. Using an integrative approach (person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic), I tailor sessions to your needs. I have experience supporting multicultural and neurodiverse clients, working collaboratively to help you develop healthier patterns and move forward with clarity and self-belief.
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
When you're seeking therapy you are likely already traveling a difficult journey. I hope to be able to come along side you and be finding some new skills and fine tuning some existing ones, start to make the journey easier and shift the direction to one that is more meaningful and rewarding. It's important to consider all that makes up you, including neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, etc, to shape therapy so that it the best fit it can be for you. So whether this is for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, OCD or however you define your difficulty, I hope to make therapy the best fit it can be for you.
When you're seeking therapy you are likely already traveling a difficult journey. I hope to be able to come along side you and be finding some new skills and fine tuning some existing ones, start to make the journey easier and shift the direction to one that is more meaningful and rewarding. It's important to consider all that makes up you, including neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, etc, to shape therapy so that it the best fit it can be for you. So whether this is for Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, OCD or however you define your difficulty, I hope to make therapy the best fit it can be for you.
For the people that are emotionally exhausted from always having to hold it all together.
Perhaps you struggle with overthinking, people pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your needs underneath it all.
Experiences such as trauma, difficult relationships, and neglecting your own needs and desires may have left you stuck in survival mode, constantly carrying, coping, and trying to get through.
For the people that are emotionally exhausted from always having to hold it all together.
Perhaps you struggle with overthinking, people pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your needs underneath it all.
Experiences such as trauma, difficult relationships, and neglecting your own needs and desires may have left you stuck in survival mode, constantly carrying, coping, and trying to get through.
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford.
Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day?
Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood?
Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future?
I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours.
I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford.
Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day?
Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood?
Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future?
I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours.
I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
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Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, and are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, and are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
Hi, I'm Maggie, a qualified person-centred Psychotherapist and Life Coach diagnosed and specialising in ADHD, ARFID and Autism.
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor with an understanding of CBT therapy; I am also trained in understanding childhood grief and loss. I specialise in eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, childhood trauma and PTSD. I offer a counselling service tailored individually to each client's needs.
Hi, I'm Maggie, a qualified person-centred Psychotherapist and Life Coach diagnosed and specialising in ADHD, ARFID and Autism.
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor with an understanding of CBT therapy; I am also trained in understanding childhood grief and loss. I specialise in eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, childhood trauma and PTSD. I offer a counselling service tailored individually to each client's needs.
Dr. Tania Thorn: ADHD & Autism specialist
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I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
I work with individuals, couples & groups, drawing on a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, coaching, psychoeducation, neuropsychology, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation and CBT for ADHD to improve clients' experience of living in a neurotypical world.
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
I work with individuals, couples & groups, drawing on a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, coaching, psychoeducation, neuropsychology, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation and CBT for ADHD to improve clients' experience of living in a neurotypical world.
My specialism is Neurodiverse minds, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and any kind of mind that just thinks a little differently.
As a late diagnosed Dyslexic person and a parent of a neurodiverse child, i understand how challenging and exhausting the world can be for a person who is Neurodiverse, in a world that is designed for neurotypical minds. I provide a comfortable, calm, friendly space whether you are a parent, adult, teen or child navigating the world of neurodiversity.
My specialism is Neurodiverse minds, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and any kind of mind that just thinks a little differently.
As a late diagnosed Dyslexic person and a parent of a neurodiverse child, i understand how challenging and exhausting the world can be for a person who is Neurodiverse, in a world that is designed for neurotypical minds. I provide a comfortable, calm, friendly space whether you are a parent, adult, teen or child navigating the world of neurodiversity.
Struggling with anxiety, ADHD or Autism?
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?
Calm anxiety, reduce overthinking and take manageable, structured steps forward.
Is your child struggling with school anxiety or emotional outbursts?
Build confidence, emotional regulation and resilience in a safe, supportive and neurodiversity‑affirming space.
Living with ADHD or Autism?
Work with your brain, not against it.
Struggling with anxiety, ADHD or Autism?
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?
Calm anxiety, reduce overthinking and take manageable, structured steps forward.
Is your child struggling with school anxiety or emotional outbursts?
Build confidence, emotional regulation and resilience in a safe, supportive and neurodiversity‑affirming space.
Living with ADHD or Autism?
Work with your brain, not against it.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD, Autism,Low self-esteem,Family issues,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I want to provide you with a safe, private space to explore your emotions and experiences, to find meaning in them and encourage a compassionate way of being towards yourself. I personally know what it is like to have therapy and to hold the hope of feeling better. I also remember how scary it can feel to make the first step in asking for support. :)
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD, Autism,Low self-esteem,Family issues,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I want to provide you with a safe, private space to explore your emotions and experiences, to find meaning in them and encourage a compassionate way of being towards yourself. I personally know what it is like to have therapy and to hold the hope of feeling better. I also remember how scary it can feel to make the first step in asking for support. :)
Maybe you’ve just got a diagnosis — autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, giftedness, or a combination nobody quite has a name for yet — that explains everything and also raises approximately a thousand new questions.
You need someone who gets how your brain works — the gifted bits, the chaotic bits, the bits that are genuinely brilliant and the bits that make you want to lie on the floor.
That’s what I’m here for. We’ll explore why your brain ticks the way it does, who you truly are underneath it all, and what actually works for you.
Maybe you’ve just got a diagnosis — autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, giftedness, or a combination nobody quite has a name for yet — that explains everything and also raises approximately a thousand new questions.
You need someone who gets how your brain works — the gifted bits, the chaotic bits, the bits that are genuinely brilliant and the bits that make you want to lie on the floor.
That’s what I’m here for. We’ll explore why your brain ticks the way it does, who you truly are underneath it all, and what actually works for you.
I have a lot of experience in transitional life events/ anxiety/long term health issues as well as working with neurodivergent clients.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope with life's challenges? Perhaps you are dealing with a health condition, a difficult relationship, loss, low self-esteem, or a major life change.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, supportive, non- judgemental space where we can explore what's troubling you and find a way forward together.
I have over 25 years experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have many tools and techniques to help with common issues such as anxiety, panic, depression. I like to get to know my clients and understand what is causing them emotional pain.
I have a lot of experience in transitional life events/ anxiety/long term health issues as well as working with neurodivergent clients.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope with life's challenges? Perhaps you are dealing with a health condition, a difficult relationship, loss, low self-esteem, or a major life change.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, supportive, non- judgemental space where we can explore what's troubling you and find a way forward together.
I have over 25 years experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have many tools and techniques to help with common issues such as anxiety, panic, depression. I like to get to know my clients and understand what is causing them emotional pain.
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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.