Autism Counselling in Hertford
Dr Catriona Amberton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hertford SG14
Waitlist for new clients
I have particular expertise with neurodivergence and regularly carry out assessments and provide support for difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
I have particular expertise with neurodivergence and regularly carry out assessments and provide support for difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
Online and telephone counselling for Grief, loss, bereavement; Trauma, abuse; Stress. anxiety, depression.
Online and telephone counselling for Grief, loss, bereavement; Trauma, abuse; Stress. anxiety, depression.
I am currently completing a qualification in neuro-affirmative practice to better support clients with ADHD and autism.
I adopt an open approach to client work and have experience of working with a wide range of clients . My training with the Foundation of Infant Loss which has provided me with a deeper understanding and professional capacity to work with clients who are seeking help in relation stillbirth or sudden infant loss.
I am currently completing a qualification in neuro-affirmative practice to better support clients with ADHD and autism.
I adopt an open approach to client work and have experience of working with a wide range of clients . My training with the Foundation of Infant Loss which has provided me with a deeper understanding and professional capacity to work with clients who are seeking help in relation stillbirth or sudden infant loss.
A standard autism assessment costs £1795.
We conduct specialist assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for school aged children. We are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians based in Hertfordshire. Our assessments are all conducted in line with the NICE Guidelines.
A standard autism assessment costs £1795.
We conduct specialist assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for school aged children. We are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians based in Hertfordshire. Our assessments are all conducted in line with the NICE Guidelines.
I want you, my clients, to feel safe about the issues that are troubling you. I work at a pace and with a style that suits you, be it supportive or more probing and challenging. I hope I bring qualities of warmth and commonsense to a process that can feel daunting. My consulting room has a peaaceful atmosphere.
I want you, my clients, to feel safe about the issues that are troubling you. I work at a pace and with a style that suits you, be it supportive or more probing and challenging. I hope I bring qualities of warmth and commonsense to a process that can feel daunting. My consulting room has a peaaceful atmosphere.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
Do you feel distant from yourself or your partner ? If you're reading this you've already taken the first brave step in seeking support in whatever is troubling you. I am a integrative counselor, trained in psychodynamic and person centred. I work by looking at what has happened in the past that may be affecting you at present while still being aware of working in the here and now. I have previously worked for theNHS as a pychosexual counselor and have also worked with people with physical disabilities as well as people with learning and social difficulties which I feel has shown me that everyone is different and should be treated
Do you feel distant from yourself or your partner ? If you're reading this you've already taken the first brave step in seeking support in whatever is troubling you. I am a integrative counselor, trained in psychodynamic and person centred. I work by looking at what has happened in the past that may be affecting you at present while still being aware of working in the here and now. I have previously worked for theNHS as a pychosexual counselor and have also worked with people with physical disabilities as well as people with learning and social difficulties which I feel has shown me that everyone is different and should be treated
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions, weighed down by self-doubt, or like life has become unmanageable? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or facing ongoing challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions, weighed down by self-doubt, or like life has become unmanageable? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or facing ongoing challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
Therapist with 20 years experience in the NHS (camhs and adult) with expertise in family, couple and child/individual care across the lifespan. I currently hold a teaching position in a national training institution for trainee therapists. I am a compassionate therapist able to help and support you through emotional/relational and mental health difficulties. I offer Couple therapy , individual and Family therapy. Trained in several modalities including EMDR/trauma and child focused attachment therapy.
Therapist with 20 years experience in the NHS (camhs and adult) with expertise in family, couple and child/individual care across the lifespan. I currently hold a teaching position in a national training institution for trainee therapists. I am a compassionate therapist able to help and support you through emotional/relational and mental health difficulties. I offer Couple therapy , individual and Family therapy. Trained in several modalities including EMDR/trauma and child focused attachment therapy.
I am a BABCP-registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an NMC registered general nurse with a diverse background.
I have extensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and eating disorder experience and currently work within a community CAMHS team. In my private practice I deliver CBT to all ages for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and pre and postnatal mental health difficulties to name a few.
I am based in Hertfordshire. I can offer therapy over the phone, via MS teams and face to face. The therapy rooms I use for face to face work are based in Wheathampsted and Hertford.
I am a BABCP-registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an NMC registered general nurse with a diverse background.
I have extensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and eating disorder experience and currently work within a community CAMHS team. In my private practice I deliver CBT to all ages for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and pre and postnatal mental health difficulties to name a few.
I am based in Hertfordshire. I can offer therapy over the phone, via MS teams and face to face. The therapy rooms I use for face to face work are based in Wheathampsted and Hertford.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
Your child might have Autism or ADHD.
I specialise in working with Children, Teenagers and Young Adults having worked with CYP for 20 years. I have robust experience with neurodivergent teens.
I use creative resources and techniques to support clients to engage, this makes working on their challenges such as anxiety, low mood, depression, anger, lack of focus, poor self image more accessible.
Your child might have Autism or ADHD.
I specialise in working with Children, Teenagers and Young Adults having worked with CYP for 20 years. I have robust experience with neurodivergent teens.
I use creative resources and techniques to support clients to engage, this makes working on their challenges such as anxiety, low mood, depression, anger, lack of focus, poor self image more accessible.
Hi, I'm Alana, an empathetic, compassionate counsellor who understands experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression may leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Working together, using various techniques would enable us to explore your challenges further. Reaching out for support and finding the right person could be challenging, therefore, I offer a free fifteen minute Telephone Consultation. Encouraging you to elaborate your reasons for therapy and I would share how I work as a therapist. After, we would assess whether it would be ethically appropriate to work together. If not, happily I would help you make a referral.
Hi, I'm Alana, an empathetic, compassionate counsellor who understands experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression may leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Working together, using various techniques would enable us to explore your challenges further. Reaching out for support and finding the right person could be challenging, therefore, I offer a free fifteen minute Telephone Consultation. Encouraging you to elaborate your reasons for therapy and I would share how I work as a therapist. After, we would assess whether it would be ethically appropriate to work together. If not, happily I would help you make a referral.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse and sexual trauma, both recent and historic, including childhood sexual abuse. I also have experience in a range of other areas including depression and anxiety, self-harm, relationship difficulties and emotional regulation. Therapy can also support less specific concerns such as general low mood or lack of motivation, and be used to compliment a pro-active attitude towards greater wellbeing and self-care.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse and sexual trauma, both recent and historic, including childhood sexual abuse. I also have experience in a range of other areas including depression and anxiety, self-harm, relationship difficulties and emotional regulation. Therapy can also support less specific concerns such as general low mood or lack of motivation, and be used to compliment a pro-active attitude towards greater wellbeing and self-care.
Seeking change in your life can feel daunting, but many people come to therapy because they want exactly that. If we work together, we will spend time exploring what life is like for you now, identify the change we want to make and together we plan how we can move from where we are to where we want to be. I'm able to draw on a wide range of therapeutic skills to help support you through whatever difficulty you might be facing to make life more manageable.
Seeking change in your life can feel daunting, but many people come to therapy because they want exactly that. If we work together, we will spend time exploring what life is like for you now, identify the change we want to make and together we plan how we can move from where we are to where we want to be. I'm able to draw on a wide range of therapeutic skills to help support you through whatever difficulty you might be facing to make life more manageable.
Nearby Autism Counsellors Searches for Hertford
- Broxbourne
- Enfield
- Harlow
- Hatfield
- Hoddesdon
- Knebworth
- Potters Bar
- Sawbridgeworth
- Stevenage
- Waltham Cross
- Ware
- Welwyn Garden City
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.