Autism Counselling in Heanor
I have specialism
with working with individuals who have/experienced:- trauma and loss, domestic abuse, ADHD, Autism, behaviour that challenges, School refusers, Self-harm
, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Depression, Adults with learning disabilities, Non- verbal individuals, SEND children, sleep issues
At a loss on how to best support you child with their mental health and behaviours? All behaviour served a purpose even supported at some point in life. This may no longer serve now, but still repeats, and now hinders relationships to others and self. Art therapy enables exploring the art work together to discover their journey to wellness. Achieved with a short term, goal based intervention. I work with schools to provide therapy on site to support ease of access and prevent disruptions. Providing tools and resources to help regulation, recognise own needs and how these can support external to the therapy room.
I have specialism
with working with individuals who have/experienced:- trauma and loss, domestic abuse, ADHD, Autism, behaviour that challenges, School refusers, Self-harm
, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Depression, Adults with learning disabilities, Non- verbal individuals, SEND children, sleep issues
At a loss on how to best support you child with their mental health and behaviours? All behaviour served a purpose even supported at some point in life. This may no longer serve now, but still repeats, and now hinders relationships to others and self. Art therapy enables exploring the art work together to discover their journey to wellness. Achieved with a short term, goal based intervention. I work with schools to provide therapy on site to support ease of access and prevent disruptions. Providing tools and resources to help regulation, recognise own needs and how these can support external to the therapy room.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. You might be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, or past trauma, and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. My clients come to me seeking understanding, clarity around situations that have been weighing them down, and support in moving forward to feel more settled in their daily lives.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. You might be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, or past trauma, and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. My clients come to me seeking understanding, clarity around situations that have been weighing them down, and support in moving forward to feel more settled in their daily lives.
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn, life can feel very overwhelming and exhausting. It can be lots of wee things or a big life change and sometimes we just can’t put our finger on it. What we do know is that we’ve had enough, we want to enjoy life and relationships and bring more lightness and laughter into the everyday. Maybe work is getting us down or family and relationships. How good would it be to feel more at ease? In therapy we can explore together to find a way through the fog.
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn, life can feel very overwhelming and exhausting. It can be lots of wee things or a big life change and sometimes we just can’t put our finger on it. What we do know is that we’ve had enough, we want to enjoy life and relationships and bring more lightness and laughter into the everyday. Maybe work is getting us down or family and relationships. How good would it be to feel more at ease? In therapy we can explore together to find a way through the fog.
Hi, I'm Lisa. If you've found me here, you are probably looking for some help and support.
Life can be really hard and overwhelming, and it often throws us curve balls we never saw coming. You might have found your way here because you’re feeling anxious, weighed down by a difficult past or painful experiences, or simply stuck and lost in a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own anymore. I aim to offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to support you in explore things in a way that will allow you understand yourself more deeply and empower you in creating a way of being that feels right for you and your life.
Hi, I'm Lisa. If you've found me here, you are probably looking for some help and support.
Life can be really hard and overwhelming, and it often throws us curve balls we never saw coming. You might have found your way here because you’re feeling anxious, weighed down by a difficult past or painful experiences, or simply stuck and lost in a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own anymore. I aim to offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to support you in explore things in a way that will allow you understand yourself more deeply and empower you in creating a way of being that feels right for you and your life.
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Over the past 6 years I have also specialised in Autism & Neurodevelopment disorders, I emotionally support families, adults, parents, children & young people, from pre to post diagnosis and beyond.
Does everything just feel too stressful and overwhelming? Are you plagued by negative thought patterns, maybe, you just don't feel 'good enough' or that you don't 'fit in'? Has your self-esteem took a knock. As a Person centred counsellor I will listen without judgement, empower and support you. 'You' are the expert, this is your life, your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours are all important and extremely valid. Maybe your haunted by trauma, PTSD, phobias, bullying, nightmares or anxiety. By using Rewind therapy, together we can reframe the trauma and the fear offering you a happier, better quality of life.
Over the past 6 years I have also specialised in Autism & Neurodevelopment disorders, I emotionally support families, adults, parents, children & young people, from pre to post diagnosis and beyond.
Does everything just feel too stressful and overwhelming? Are you plagued by negative thought patterns, maybe, you just don't feel 'good enough' or that you don't 'fit in'? Has your self-esteem took a knock. As a Person centred counsellor I will listen without judgement, empower and support you. 'You' are the expert, this is your life, your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours are all important and extremely valid. Maybe your haunted by trauma, PTSD, phobias, bullying, nightmares or anxiety. By using Rewind therapy, together we can reframe the trauma and the fear offering you a happier, better quality of life.
I support many clients with Autism and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Kasmira.
What if there isn’t anything “wrong” with you - only parts of you that haven’t yet been understood?
I offer a relational, psychodynamic and integrative approach to therapy, supporting people to understand themselves with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can explore not only the difficulties you are experiencing now, but also the relationships, experiences and beliefs that may have shaped them.
My aim is to offer a space where every part of you can be met with care, rather than judgement. I also aim to make therapy more accessible to boys and men, who can sometimes feel less able to reach out or talk openly.
I support many clients with Autism and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Kasmira.
What if there isn’t anything “wrong” with you - only parts of you that haven’t yet been understood?
I offer a relational, psychodynamic and integrative approach to therapy, supporting people to understand themselves with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can explore not only the difficulties you are experiencing now, but also the relationships, experiences and beliefs that may have shaped them.
My aim is to offer a space where every part of you can be met with care, rather than judgement. I also aim to make therapy more accessible to boys and men, who can sometimes feel less able to reach out or talk openly.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
I am Clinical Director of Ark Psychology, a specialist practice offering therapy, ADHD coaching, and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults, alongside family and couples therapy.
I have extensive experience treating OCD, including POCD, HOCD/SO-OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory, real event and sensorimotor OCD. Treatment focuses on Rumination-Focused ERP to help you disengage from compulsive thinking and regain a sense of agency. I also offer ADHD coaching and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults
I am Clinical Director of Ark Psychology, a specialist practice offering therapy, ADHD coaching, and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults, alongside family and couples therapy.
I have extensive experience treating OCD, including POCD, HOCD/SO-OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory, real event and sensorimotor OCD. Treatment focuses on Rumination-Focused ERP to help you disengage from compulsive thinking and regain a sense of agency. I also offer ADHD coaching and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults
I also work with many clients who identify or are diagnosed autistic and/or ADHD.
I have found my specialism in working with adults who feel unheard or unseen as a result of their history and/or identity. I am a neurodivergent therapist, with a background in relationship diversity. I provide a space where you can feel safe to explore who you are, the struggles you have faced and begin a journey of self-acceptance and growth.
I also work with many clients who identify or are diagnosed autistic and/or ADHD.
I have found my specialism in working with adults who feel unheard or unseen as a result of their history and/or identity. I am a neurodivergent therapist, with a background in relationship diversity. I provide a space where you can feel safe to explore who you are, the struggles you have faced and begin a journey of self-acceptance and growth.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent young people aged 6-25, and parents/carers who want to understand their child's needs, particularly where they might have concerns about their development e
I specialise in understanding emotional and behavioural difficulties in neurodivergent young people from a developmental and relational perspective. I'm particularly interested in working with parents/carers, by helping them to meet their own needs, and foster the different skills needed to raise a child with developmental differences.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent young people aged 6-25, and parents/carers who want to understand their child's needs, particularly where they might have concerns about their development e
I specialise in understanding emotional and behavioural difficulties in neurodivergent young people from a developmental and relational perspective. I'm particularly interested in working with parents/carers, by helping them to meet their own needs, and foster the different skills needed to raise a child with developmental differences.
I also offer Neurodivergent Coaching.
I use a person-centred approach, which I hope will help you to make sense of your previous life experiences and current circumstances. I will listen empathically and without judgment as you explore what is going on for you. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is essential, so I work relationally to build trust and safety.
I also offer Neurodivergent Coaching.
I use a person-centred approach, which I hope will help you to make sense of your previous life experiences and current circumstances. I will listen empathically and without judgment as you explore what is going on for you. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is essential, so I work relationally to build trust and safety.
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process.
I have ADHD and I have studied intensely to ensure my clients get the best possible care and treatment- my youngest client is 3 and my eldest is 86 - Hypnosis and multiple other therapies have been rewritten to help neurodivergent clients understand their needs and the homework is neurodivergent friendly- available 7 days a week when a client needs support.
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process.
I have ADHD and I have studied intensely to ensure my clients get the best possible care and treatment- my youngest client is 3 and my eldest is 86 - Hypnosis and multiple other therapies have been rewritten to help neurodivergent clients understand their needs and the homework is neurodivergent friendly- available 7 days a week when a client needs support.
Is life sometimes too much? Perhaps you feel you’re performing life rather than living it, or find yourself pulling away from people or losing your temper? Do you feel a need to live up to silent or obscure expectations, put on a brave face or often feel misunderstood? If you’re tired of the same cycles and want a different path to walk, let's take the journey together.
I offer a warm and grounding presence in which we’ll use your creativity and a variety of art therapy approaches to safely explore the issues you bring and work towards your therapeutic goals.
Is life sometimes too much? Perhaps you feel you’re performing life rather than living it, or find yourself pulling away from people or losing your temper? Do you feel a need to live up to silent or obscure expectations, put on a brave face or often feel misunderstood? If you’re tired of the same cycles and want a different path to walk, let's take the journey together.
I offer a warm and grounding presence in which we’ll use your creativity and a variety of art therapy approaches to safely explore the issues you bring and work towards your therapeutic goals.
Hello, my name is Maggie, I’m a qualified counsellor, and based in Derbyshire. I specialise in working with children and adolescents, also working with adults, experiencing concerns, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and stress. I provide a safe and confidential place for you to discuss worries and concerns and find a way to move forward. Whilst working with children/adolescents, I like to work with family, incorporating this in the sessions, by one or both parents attending some of the counselling sessions, if this is appropriate. I believe working all together can and does improve the building of a healthy relationship.
Hello, my name is Maggie, I’m a qualified counsellor, and based in Derbyshire. I specialise in working with children and adolescents, also working with adults, experiencing concerns, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and stress. I provide a safe and confidential place for you to discuss worries and concerns and find a way to move forward. Whilst working with children/adolescents, I like to work with family, incorporating this in the sessions, by one or both parents attending some of the counselling sessions, if this is appropriate. I believe working all together can and does improve the building of a healthy relationship.
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.
DBT is a specialist therapy, typically effective for those who struggle to regulate their emotions and/or have a Personality Disorder, ADHD, Autism or Trauma.
Hi, I am Practice Director, Psychotherapist & DBT Service Lead at The Therapy Lounge Collective (TLC), a private therapy service based in the heart of Leicester city. I offer private therapy myself, however TLC hosts a team of practitioners offering tailor-made therapy for Adults, Families, Couples and Businesses in a comfortable location . If you are looking for private therapy but are overwhelmed by the choices available we would be very happy to offer an assessment with a senior therapist who will make recommendations for you.
DBT is a specialist therapy, typically effective for those who struggle to regulate their emotions and/or have a Personality Disorder, ADHD, Autism or Trauma.
Hi, I am Practice Director, Psychotherapist & DBT Service Lead at The Therapy Lounge Collective (TLC), a private therapy service based in the heart of Leicester city. I offer private therapy myself, however TLC hosts a team of practitioners offering tailor-made therapy for Adults, Families, Couples and Businesses in a comfortable location . If you are looking for private therapy but are overwhelmed by the choices available we would be very happy to offer an assessment with a senior therapist who will make recommendations for you.
I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner.
I tailor my approach to your child’s unique needs, whether through play therapy with sand trays, miniatures, creative media, games, or talking therapies. Everything is adapted to be developmentally appropriate and meets you where you are, ensuring it’s a comfortable and effective fit for your child.
I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner.
I tailor my approach to your child’s unique needs, whether through play therapy with sand trays, miniatures, creative media, games, or talking therapies. Everything is adapted to be developmentally appropriate and meets you where you are, ensuring it’s a comfortable and effective fit for your child.
Clients often come with anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity or neurodivergent experiences.
We offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed counselling tailored to the individual. Our team specialises in neurodivergence, trauma, sleep and grief, supporting children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, burnout, identity and emotional overwhelm. We work collaboratively to feel understood, build coping strategies and move forward in a way that fits.
Clients often come with anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity or neurodivergent experiences.
We offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed counselling tailored to the individual. Our team specialises in neurodivergence, trauma, sleep and grief, supporting children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, burnout, identity and emotional overwhelm. We work collaboratively to feel understood, build coping strategies and move forward in a way that fits.
I am a BACP registered counsellor offering a friendly, down to earth approach aimed at helping you to improve your quality of life. I provide walk and talk counselling in the Peak District for people who want to explore the benefits of connecting with nature. I also offer sessions in my comfortable and private therapy room located in my garden in the Peak District.
I am a BACP registered counsellor offering a friendly, down to earth approach aimed at helping you to improve your quality of life. I provide walk and talk counselling in the Peak District for people who want to explore the benefits of connecting with nature. I also offer sessions in my comfortable and private therapy room located in my garden in the Peak District.
As a neuro-affirming therapist, I focus on empowerment and strengths, while recognising and respecting the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals may face.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I'm an experienced, accredited therapist and EMDR Practitioner. At the heart of my work is a deep sense of empathy and a trauma-informed approach that honours each person's unique story, pace, and healing journey. With warmth and care, I’ll support you on your journey toward the changes you want to see in your life. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, make sense of your challenges, and find practical steps to build resilience, healthy coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
As a neuro-affirming therapist, I focus on empowerment and strengths, while recognising and respecting the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals may face.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I'm an experienced, accredited therapist and EMDR Practitioner. At the heart of my work is a deep sense of empathy and a trauma-informed approach that honours each person's unique story, pace, and healing journey. With warmth and care, I’ll support you on your journey toward the changes you want to see in your life. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, make sense of your challenges, and find practical steps to build resilience, healthy coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
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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.