Autism Counselling in Huddersfield

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Niamh Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD7
I am here to support you, whether you are struggling with your mental health, ADHD and/or autism, you are feeling anxious or depressed, or you want to work through past trauma.
Do you struggle with feeling misunderstood by others, or overwhelmed with the responsibilities of daily life? Do you have ADHD and/or autism, or do you feel depressed or anxious? I am here to listen and support you. I know how hard it can be dealing with mental health struggles and I will provide a safe space for you to open up about your thoughts and feelings.
I am here to support you, whether you are struggling with your mental health, ADHD and/or autism, you are feeling anxious or depressed, or you want to work through past trauma.
Do you struggle with feeling misunderstood by others, or overwhelmed with the responsibilities of daily life? Do you have ADHD and/or autism, or do you feel depressed or anxious? I am here to listen and support you. I know how hard it can be dealing with mental health struggles and I will provide a safe space for you to open up about your thoughts and feelings.
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Victoria Northern
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD3
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
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Aspire Play Therapy (Huddersfield/Wakefield)
Counsellor, MA, PTUK
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD8
Play Therapy can help support social, emotional and behaviour difficulties and also children who are struggling with confused and upsetting experiences. Difficulties that can be supported through Play Therapy include anger, phobias, friendships, concentration, loss and bereavement, anxiety, parental separation, trauma, sibling rivalry, hyperactivity, behavioural issues, emotional literacy and many others. Through the support of the therapist, play can help a child achieve their full potential. You can contact me to arrange a free consultation in which your child's difficulties can be discussed and therapeutic goals agreed.
Play Therapy can help support social, emotional and behaviour difficulties and also children who are struggling with confused and upsetting experiences. Difficulties that can be supported through Play Therapy include anger, phobias, friendships, concentration, loss and bereavement, anxiety, parental separation, trauma, sibling rivalry, hyperactivity, behavioural issues, emotional literacy and many others. Through the support of the therapist, play can help a child achieve their full potential. You can contact me to arrange a free consultation in which your child's difficulties can be discussed and therapeutic goals agreed.
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Melissa Rose Spencer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD7
I work with people who are seeking support around trauma, grief, burn-out, neurodiversity, spirituality and creative expression. My practice is based on the values of kindness, safety, integrity, co-creation and holism. I believe that when we feel safe and held in relationship we can start to develop and listen to our felt-sense and intuition to source meaning, growth and fulfilment in our lives.
I work with people who are seeking support around trauma, grief, burn-out, neurodiversity, spirituality and creative expression. My practice is based on the values of kindness, safety, integrity, co-creation and holism. I believe that when we feel safe and held in relationship we can start to develop and listen to our felt-sense and intuition to source meaning, growth and fulfilment in our lives.
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Nat Le Pla
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
Well qualified and experienced Psychotherapist providing warm, creative, accepting, therapy for Young People and Adults. I can support you with issues including Anxiety, OCD, Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction and Depression, as well as work related stress and bereavement in ways that research has shown are effective. We will collaborate to choose a pathway which suits you and supports you on your journey. Most clients make significant progress in 6 to 12 sessions. Neuro diverse clients are very welcome. The Therapy Huddersfield room is easily accessible with free parking. I'm always happy to talk things over - call for a no obligation chat.
Well qualified and experienced Psychotherapist providing warm, creative, accepting, therapy for Young People and Adults. I can support you with issues including Anxiety, OCD, Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction and Depression, as well as work related stress and bereavement in ways that research has shown are effective. We will collaborate to choose a pathway which suits you and supports you on your journey. Most clients make significant progress in 6 to 12 sessions. Neuro diverse clients are very welcome. The Therapy Huddersfield room is easily accessible with free parking. I'm always happy to talk things over - call for a no obligation chat.
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Carrie Power
MA
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
I have over 15 years experience working with children and families. I am passionate about Play and Creative Arts Therapy and helping children to work through their experiences and difficulties. Play and Creative Arts Therapy is child led intervention for children with mild to severe difficulties. Through play, a child's primary method of communication, children are able to explore, make sense of their thoughts, emotions and the world around them. To do this a wide range of creative tools are used. Such as, puppets, clay, sand tray, music, art, therapeutic stories, masks, movement, games and creative visualization.
I have over 15 years experience working with children and families. I am passionate about Play and Creative Arts Therapy and helping children to work through their experiences and difficulties. Play and Creative Arts Therapy is child led intervention for children with mild to severe difficulties. Through play, a child's primary method of communication, children are able to explore, make sense of their thoughts, emotions and the world around them. To do this a wide range of creative tools are used. Such as, puppets, clay, sand tray, music, art, therapeutic stories, masks, movement, games and creative visualization.
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Nosheen Akhtar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD2
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced counsellor specialising in relationships for couples and individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and COSRT. I offer sessions online and face to face in my office in Huddersfield. I understand it can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call for individuals, and the first session free for couples, so that I can get a good understanding of what brings you to counselling , and you can get an understanding of how I work. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced counsellor specialising in relationships for couples and individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and COSRT. I offer sessions online and face to face in my office in Huddersfield. I understand it can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call for individuals, and the first session free for couples, so that I can get a good understanding of what brings you to counselling , and you can get an understanding of how I work. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
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John Fox
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD8
For young people, navigating the world they live in is difficult and for some, they require additional opportunities for emotional support beyond parents, carers and teachers. There are numerous reasons why a young person may want to access talking therapies. I am experienced in understanding those complex experiences and exploring fun and creative ways to help young people to also undertsand the impact of those complex experiences.
For young people, navigating the world they live in is difficult and for some, they require additional opportunities for emotional support beyond parents, carers and teachers. There are numerous reasons why a young person may want to access talking therapies. I am experienced in understanding those complex experiences and exploring fun and creative ways to help young people to also undertsand the impact of those complex experiences.
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Mantle Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD7
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
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Annabel Madyara
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
Hi there, my name is Annabel. I am an integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor based in Bradford and Leeds as well as working online and telephone. Life can be quite challenging in so many ways I understand this because I have worked with diverse people in various settings such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS social support, rape and sexual violence, bereavement, counselling children and young people with various challenges, care experience, adults who were adopted, LGBT communities, asylum seeking people and refugees. I offer you a very open minded approach and a deep understanding in trying to answer the question, "how did I get here".
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Nadine Naughton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
01924 938065 View 01924 938065
Photo of Nikki Heaton Bennett - Trauma Psychotherapist And Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist
Trauma Psychotherapist And Clinical Supervisor
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Life is full of challenges, combine those with unresolved experiences or trauma's then these can make life feel a whole lot harder. I have 16 years experience working predominantly with trauma and abuse as you will appreciate this covers many issues and experiences. My approach is integrative, this means I have trained and have experience with multiple modalities that I blend together dependent on client need. I have developed a way of working with client’s that is bespoke to each client. We will look at your goals and work together to achieve them.
Life is full of challenges, combine those with unresolved experiences or trauma's then these can make life feel a whole lot harder. I have 16 years experience working predominantly with trauma and abuse as you will appreciate this covers many issues and experiences. My approach is integrative, this means I have trained and have experience with multiple modalities that I blend together dependent on client need. I have developed a way of working with client’s that is bespoke to each client. We will look at your goals and work together to achieve them.
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Tina Young Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD7
Hi, I'm Tina and I work using the Person-Centred Approach offering one to one counselling, in a non-judgemental and non-directive way. I advocate this theory as I enjoy helping people realise their potential and become who they want to be! This particularly helps those who are drawn to exploring their own thoughts and feelings. Counselling is not about ‘fixing’ problems as such, it is about changing your understanding and view of the problems, enabling you to work towards living in a way that you find more satisfying.
Hi, I'm Tina and I work using the Person-Centred Approach offering one to one counselling, in a non-judgemental and non-directive way. I advocate this theory as I enjoy helping people realise their potential and become who they want to be! This particularly helps those who are drawn to exploring their own thoughts and feelings. Counselling is not about ‘fixing’ problems as such, it is about changing your understanding and view of the problems, enabling you to work towards living in a way that you find more satisfying.
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Simply Psychotherapy Ltd.
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1  (Online Only)
At Simply Psychotherapy, our passion is helping individuals like you overcome your mental health difficulties and achieve lasting progress and wellbeing. We offer evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and IPT addressing a wide range of conditions. If you are struggling with depression, excessive worrying, stress, low self-esteem, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, body dysmorphia, binge eating, bulimia, or phobias. Through therapy we can give you effective strategies to break free from the grip of these conditions.
At Simply Psychotherapy, our passion is helping individuals like you overcome your mental health difficulties and achieve lasting progress and wellbeing. We offer evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and IPT addressing a wide range of conditions. If you are struggling with depression, excessive worrying, stress, low self-esteem, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, body dysmorphia, binge eating, bulimia, or phobias. Through therapy we can give you effective strategies to break free from the grip of these conditions.
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Gurchehn Singh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
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Joshua Oliver Jake Corner
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
We can all have times in our lives when we find things tough, we can feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope or we may feel dissatisfied with our lives. This is how counselling can help. ​ I offer a safe space where you can talk openly and privately about your problems, feelings and behaviours. We can build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. It is a non judgmental space for you to speak about issues you face, that you may not feel comfortable to discuss with friends or family.
We can all have times in our lives when we find things tough, we can feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope or we may feel dissatisfied with our lives. This is how counselling can help. ​ I offer a safe space where you can talk openly and privately about your problems, feelings and behaviours. We can build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. It is a non judgmental space for you to speak about issues you face, that you may not feel comfortable to discuss with friends or family.
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Abeda Aswat
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Do you struggle with managing your mental health? Is it making you feel stuck and overwhelmed? I offer a safe, confidential and respectful environment to help you explore your issues. Seeking therapy can be scary and it takes courage to make the first step. With my support, you can take those steps and build on the changes you want. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental, empathic approach for you to explore these feelings, tailoring that approach in order for you to reach a better place in your life.
Do you struggle with managing your mental health? Is it making you feel stuck and overwhelmed? I offer a safe, confidential and respectful environment to help you explore your issues. Seeking therapy can be scary and it takes courage to make the first step. With my support, you can take those steps and build on the changes you want. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental, empathic approach for you to explore these feelings, tailoring that approach in order for you to reach a better place in your life.
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Georgia Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Art therapy has enabled me to process my own past, it has given me the empathy and determination to help others to see more clearly what is going on for them. As well as one-to-one work with both adults and young people at my practice in Barnsley I work with adolescents (aged 12-25), in schools across South Yorkshire. Helping people to process issues such as anxiety, bullying, stress, identity, behavioural issues, grief, low mood and bereavement.
Art therapy has enabled me to process my own past, it has given me the empathy and determination to help others to see more clearly what is going on for them. As well as one-to-one work with both adults and young people at my practice in Barnsley I work with adolescents (aged 12-25), in schools across South Yorkshire. Helping people to process issues such as anxiety, bullying, stress, identity, behavioural issues, grief, low mood and bereavement.
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Empathy understanding counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1  (Online Only)
Counselling is a widely used talking therapy. I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor who works in an integrative way with a range of therapeutic theories including Person Centred, EFT and Mindfulness, to find the best approach for you. The goal is to help you address your issues and help you identify your options. How do you eat an elephant? The answer is to cut it into bite sized chunks. I do the same to help you break down your issues easily. I am a certified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. (Stay at home is not cut off socialization, join our online group to cope with depression) contact me for more information.
Counselling is a widely used talking therapy. I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor who works in an integrative way with a range of therapeutic theories including Person Centred, EFT and Mindfulness, to find the best approach for you. The goal is to help you address your issues and help you identify your options. How do you eat an elephant? The answer is to cut it into bite sized chunks. I do the same to help you break down your issues easily. I am a certified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. (Stay at home is not cut off socialization, join our online group to cope with depression) contact me for more information.
0113 733 7415 View 0113 733 7415
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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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.