Autism Counselling in Harrogate
My role as a Cruse Bereavement volunteer, a mother of special needs children and a military Veteran has given me unique insights and a deep understanding of the complexities and emotional needs that come with uncertainty, change, stress, loss, special-needs parenting, autism, ADHD, OCD, dyspraxia and the challenges of military life.
My name is Pip and I am a qualified therapist, member of the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP), a Cruse Bereavement Support volunteer and volunteer for Phoenix Health and Wellbeing in Leeds. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and expert support to individuals and families facing a range of challenges.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, seeking support through transitions or simply looking for a space to explore your emotions, I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
My role as a Cruse Bereavement volunteer, a mother of special needs children and a military Veteran has given me unique insights and a deep understanding of the complexities and emotional needs that come with uncertainty, change, stress, loss, special-needs parenting, autism, ADHD, OCD, dyspraxia and the challenges of military life.
My name is Pip and I am a qualified therapist, member of the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP), a Cruse Bereavement Support volunteer and volunteer for Phoenix Health and Wellbeing in Leeds. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and expert support to individuals and families facing a range of challenges.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, seeking support through transitions or simply looking for a space to explore your emotions, I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
I am also interested in helping clients who are neurodivergent and coming to terms with late diagnosis and all the mixed emotions and regrets that they can feel.
My speciality lies in helping women through menopause, exploring and learning to cope with that stage of life. I also offer neuro-affirming counselling to help people who have been late diagnosed with neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD, coming to terms with the diagnosis and working through the possible grief and anger because they didn't have support.
I am also interested in helping clients who are neurodivergent and coming to terms with late diagnosis and all the mixed emotions and regrets that they can feel.
My speciality lies in helping women through menopause, exploring and learning to cope with that stage of life. I also offer neuro-affirming counselling to help people who have been late diagnosed with neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD, coming to terms with the diagnosis and working through the possible grief and anger because they didn't have support.
We work with children, young people, adults, couples, parents and families. We offer inclusive therapy to support those who hold a diagnosis of neurodiversity or behavioural/emotional difficulty. We also work with parents to discuss parenting strategies to build resilience in the household. We work with anyone from any background with a number of problems. These can include: behavioural and emotional problems, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, family relationships, divorce, bereavement, illness, developmental disorders, eating disorders and more.
We work with children, young people, adults, couples, parents and families. We offer inclusive therapy to support those who hold a diagnosis of neurodiversity or behavioural/emotional difficulty. We also work with parents to discuss parenting strategies to build resilience in the household. We work with anyone from any background with a number of problems. These can include: behavioural and emotional problems, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, family relationships, divorce, bereavement, illness, developmental disorders, eating disorders and more.
I have a particular interest in autism and ADHD.
Life can sometimes be difficult and we all need support at times. You might be suffering from issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem or maybe you feel like you don't fit in anywhere.
I can provide you with a safe space within which to explore your difficulties
I believe that you are the expert on yourself and will work with you to help you move forwards and feel better.
I have worked with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity and loss.
I offer both online and in person sessions. In person sessions take place in Acomb.
I have a particular interest in autism and ADHD.
Life can sometimes be difficult and we all need support at times. You might be suffering from issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem or maybe you feel like you don't fit in anywhere.
I can provide you with a safe space within which to explore your difficulties
I believe that you are the expert on yourself and will work with you to help you move forwards and feel better.
I have worked with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity and loss.
I offer both online and in person sessions. In person sessions take place in Acomb.
Autism and ADHD Counselling Specialist.
I adapt my approach and pace to the needs of the person I am working with, providing a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where the client can explore their concerns and feel truly understood. This balance helps to facilitate psychological growth and provides a platform on which clients can work towards positive change.
Autism and ADHD Counselling Specialist.
I adapt my approach and pace to the needs of the person I am working with, providing a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where the client can explore their concerns and feel truly understood. This balance helps to facilitate psychological growth and provides a platform on which clients can work towards positive change.
I support clients to:
navigate grief and loss;
manage relationship issues;
resolve communication issues;
manage fertility difficulties;
reduce panic and stress;
manage depression and self harm;
heal from trauma and bullying;
process recurring childhood memories;
manage an Autism diagnosis and develop social interactions.
Many people have worked with me over the years who have been feeling lost, alone and misunderstood as a result of unexpected life changing challenges.
From experience I believe that the success of the therapeutic process relies on you finding the right person to work with who enables you to speak openly. I focus of offering a space where I not only listen to clients but really hear them and their internal struggles which they may find difficult to articulate verbally.
Clients say being listened to and able to talk in a warm and trusting environment and encouraged to challenge their thinking has really helped them.
I support clients to:
navigate grief and loss;
manage relationship issues;
resolve communication issues;
manage fertility difficulties;
reduce panic and stress;
manage depression and self harm;
heal from trauma and bullying;
process recurring childhood memories;
manage an Autism diagnosis and develop social interactions.
Many people have worked with me over the years who have been feeling lost, alone and misunderstood as a result of unexpected life changing challenges.
From experience I believe that the success of the therapeutic process relies on you finding the right person to work with who enables you to speak openly. I focus of offering a space where I not only listen to clients but really hear them and their internal struggles which they may find difficult to articulate verbally.
Clients say being listened to and able to talk in a warm and trusting environment and encouraged to challenge their thinking has really helped them.
Hi, I’m Leah Prysce, I specialise in supporting women experiencing anxiety as a qualified counsellor and therapist based in Harrogate, offering in-person and online therapy. I work with anyone needing a space to explore their difficulties or stresses, whether that is navigating big life transitions, relationships or identity struggles and .
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath your anxiety or low mood—not just to manage symptoms, but to support lasting change and emotional growth whether you are navigating big life transitions, relationships, or identity struggles.
Hi, I’m Leah Prysce, I specialise in supporting women experiencing anxiety as a qualified counsellor and therapist based in Harrogate, offering in-person and online therapy. I work with anyone needing a space to explore their difficulties or stresses, whether that is navigating big life transitions, relationships or identity struggles and .
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath your anxiety or low mood—not just to manage symptoms, but to support lasting change and emotional growth whether you are navigating big life transitions, relationships, or identity struggles.
Are you struggling to recognise yourself at the moment. Perhaps there has been a life altering event? Or maybe it has gradually dawned on you how things have changed. Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships? Or feeling out of synch with your responses to the world around you? We all experience times like these where we need a little more support. Time to stop and process things so we can make the decisions we want to move forward to a place of happiness and freedom again. If you need space to discuss your feelings I can provide a non-judgemental warm and safe place to explore yourself and to create change.
Are you struggling to recognise yourself at the moment. Perhaps there has been a life altering event? Or maybe it has gradually dawned on you how things have changed. Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships? Or feeling out of synch with your responses to the world around you? We all experience times like these where we need a little more support. Time to stop and process things so we can make the decisions we want to move forward to a place of happiness and freedom again. If you need space to discuss your feelings I can provide a non-judgemental warm and safe place to explore yourself and to create change.
I work with Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc), emotionally based school avoidance & much more.
I understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you're seeking help for your child’s emotional struggles, guiding an adolescent through developmental changes or addressing your own personal growth, I provide a personalised, tailored approach. My website will tell you more about me, the way I work and much more about my depth of experience.
I work with Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc), emotionally based school avoidance & much more.
I understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you're seeking help for your child’s emotional struggles, guiding an adolescent through developmental changes or addressing your own personal growth, I provide a personalised, tailored approach. My website will tell you more about me, the way I work and much more about my depth of experience.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions. With over 15 years of experience in NHS mental health services, I offer tailored support for psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies to provide, personalized and compassionate care. I offer a warm and non judgmental space, where individuals feel safe to explore their emotions and work toward greater well-being and fulfilment.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions. With over 15 years of experience in NHS mental health services, I offer tailored support for psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies to provide, personalized and compassionate care. I offer a warm and non judgmental space, where individuals feel safe to explore their emotions and work toward greater well-being and fulfilment.
Busy mind? Lost who you are? Feel like an outsider? Exhausted from years of masking? What story are you telling yourself about you and those around you that’s keeping you in the same patterns? I’ll be alongside you on our journey together to explore questions like these at a safe pace, listening deeply to understand what’s happened to you and supporting you towards self compassion. We’ll reclaim your strengths and, as you begin to heal, reclaim the authentic you, your voice, and a sense of control over your life and feel seen and heard.
Busy mind? Lost who you are? Feel like an outsider? Exhausted from years of masking? What story are you telling yourself about you and those around you that’s keeping you in the same patterns? I’ll be alongside you on our journey together to explore questions like these at a safe pace, listening deeply to understand what’s happened to you and supporting you towards self compassion. We’ll reclaim your strengths and, as you begin to heal, reclaim the authentic you, your voice, and a sense of control over your life and feel seen and heard.
Hello, thankyou for stopping by. As far as I'm concerned, it only matters about how you feel & all we can do together to assist you in resolving, releasing, healing any challenge & getting the results you desire to live your most happy fulfilled life. Despite it may often feel like a swirl of harrowing emotions or events in the thick of it, there's always something we can do,& you have all the support you need here. This also includes just wanting to keep neuro fit, from peak mindset & utilising an exciting quantum reality to achieve your desired outcomes & dreams, to peak mindbody health & well-being.This process is to enjoy & ev
Hello, thankyou for stopping by. As far as I'm concerned, it only matters about how you feel & all we can do together to assist you in resolving, releasing, healing any challenge & getting the results you desire to live your most happy fulfilled life. Despite it may often feel like a swirl of harrowing emotions or events in the thick of it, there's always something we can do,& you have all the support you need here. This also includes just wanting to keep neuro fit, from peak mindset & utilising an exciting quantum reality to achieve your desired outcomes & dreams, to peak mindbody health & well-being.This process is to enjoy & ev
Nina & Aiveen are Clinical Directors of Sytemisk Psychology. Our team is made up of experienced, HCPC registered Psychologists. We are skilled at identifying clients needs and tailor making evidence-based therapy, designed to have maximum impact. Choosing a therapist can feel more complex than it needs to be. We have extensive clinical training that enables us to work with you to design the approach that is right for you, and achieves the desired outcomes you want. Good quality therapy should be effective and value for money. Let us support you to make holistic, wellbeing gains that have the potential for life long impact.
Nina & Aiveen are Clinical Directors of Sytemisk Psychology. Our team is made up of experienced, HCPC registered Psychologists. We are skilled at identifying clients needs and tailor making evidence-based therapy, designed to have maximum impact. Choosing a therapist can feel more complex than it needs to be. We have extensive clinical training that enables us to work with you to design the approach that is right for you, and achieves the desired outcomes you want. Good quality therapy should be effective and value for money. Let us support you to make holistic, wellbeing gains that have the potential for life long impact.
Dedicated and highly focused professional with a degree in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Counselling from the renowned Northern Guild with excellent educational credentials and experience in providing therapy services to special needs children and improving the mental health and wellbeing of children. Possess knowledge in behavioral monitoring, psychological testing, research methods, rehabilitation techniques, and psychometrics. Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and manage competing demands result in the achievement of challenging goals. Analytical planner adept at identifying and isolating therapy challenges.
Dedicated and highly focused professional with a degree in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Counselling from the renowned Northern Guild with excellent educational credentials and experience in providing therapy services to special needs children and improving the mental health and wellbeing of children. Possess knowledge in behavioral monitoring, psychological testing, research methods, rehabilitation techniques, and psychometrics. Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and manage competing demands result in the achievement of challenging goals. Analytical planner adept at identifying and isolating therapy challenges.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Alongside my private practice, I work in a specialist role supporting autistic adults.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to make sense of our feelings or know how to move forward. You might be coping with loss, stress, change, or simply not feeling yourself. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m an integrative and relational counsellor, and since 2018, I’ve been supporting young adults and adults (16+) to navigate life’s challenges in a safe, compassionate, and client-led way. My style is down-to-earth and open, and I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and able to explore what’s really happening for you at your own pace.
Alongside my private practice, I work in a specialist role supporting autistic adults.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to make sense of our feelings or know how to move forward. You might be coping with loss, stress, change, or simply not feeling yourself. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m an integrative and relational counsellor, and since 2018, I’ve been supporting young adults and adults (16+) to navigate life’s challenges in a safe, compassionate, and client-led way. My style is down-to-earth and open, and I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and able to explore what’s really happening for you at your own pace.
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck?
You might be struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties. You may also be navigating a loss or life change that has left you feeling unsettled or uncertain.
I offer therapy to individuals who want to manage stress, ease anxiety, and build confidence and self-esteem. I provide a supportive space where you can:
>Explore and make sense of your experiences
>Feel heard and understood
>Reconnect with your strengths and values
>Build greater self-acceptance and self-compassion
>Grow in confidence and find direction
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck?
You might be struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties. You may also be navigating a loss or life change that has left you feeling unsettled or uncertain.
I offer therapy to individuals who want to manage stress, ease anxiety, and build confidence and self-esteem. I provide a supportive space where you can:
>Explore and make sense of your experiences
>Feel heard and understood
>Reconnect with your strengths and values
>Build greater self-acceptance and self-compassion
>Grow in confidence and find direction
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
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.