Autism Counselling in Kings Langley
As an experienced Psychotherapist & Supervisor, I work with warmth, sensitivity and compassion, fully accepting and being present to your unique situation. I realise beginning therapy can feel daunting, but finding someone you feel able to talk to and share your thoughts and feelings with, can bring immense relief; offering you a pathway towards being able to cope better and lead a more contented life. Perhaps you're struggling with depression or anxiety related disorders, experiencing relationship difficulties or have memories of past trauma or a difficult childhood which are impacting on your ability to cope with day to day life?
As an experienced Psychotherapist & Supervisor, I work with warmth, sensitivity and compassion, fully accepting and being present to your unique situation. I realise beginning therapy can feel daunting, but finding someone you feel able to talk to and share your thoughts and feelings with, can bring immense relief; offering you a pathway towards being able to cope better and lead a more contented life. Perhaps you're struggling with depression or anxiety related disorders, experiencing relationship difficulties or have memories of past trauma or a difficult childhood which are impacting on your ability to cope with day to day life?
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Are you going through a particularly difficult time in your life? Do you feel isolated? Not sure where to turn? Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed, or out of control? Or maybe you simply long to be heard, supported, and truly seen. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
We can work through what is going on for you and find a way to move forward together, exploring strategies and tools along the way that can help you make that shift you are seeking.
I believe in ‘stronger together.’ Together, we can get through many things.
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Are you going through a particularly difficult time in your life? Do you feel isolated? Not sure where to turn? Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed, or out of control? Or maybe you simply long to be heard, supported, and truly seen. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
We can work through what is going on for you and find a way to move forward together, exploring strategies and tools along the way that can help you make that shift you are seeking.
I believe in ‘stronger together.’ Together, we can get through many things.
As parents when our children are struggling we just want to help but often don’t know how. What they are facing can feel overwhelming but there is hope. Counselling provides children and young people with a safe space where they can explore, work things out, heal and move on from difficulties that they experience. Working with someone who is not a family member or friend, but who is supportive, non-judgmental and accepting, who helps us make sense of what we are going through and move forward, can be really beneficial. I aim to help young people accept and value themselves, raise their resilience, gain coping skills and thrive.
As parents when our children are struggling we just want to help but often don’t know how. What they are facing can feel overwhelming but there is hope. Counselling provides children and young people with a safe space where they can explore, work things out, heal and move on from difficulties that they experience. Working with someone who is not a family member or friend, but who is supportive, non-judgmental and accepting, who helps us make sense of what we are going through and move forward, can be really beneficial. I aim to help young people accept and value themselves, raise their resilience, gain coping skills and thrive.
Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
You may be looking for a counsellor / psychotherapist because you feel low, unmotivated, stuck, confused or anxious. You may be grappling with a difficult situation in your life currently, or with something that has happened to you in the past. Perhaps you struggle with the dynamics in a close relationship or at work.
You may be looking for a counsellor / psychotherapist because you feel low, unmotivated, stuck, confused or anxious. You may be grappling with a difficult situation in your life currently, or with something that has happened to you in the past. Perhaps you struggle with the dynamics in a close relationship or at work.
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I have a broad range of experience, from working with non-verbal clients on the autistic spectrum, to those with learning disabilities, eating disorders, OCD and long term health conditions.
Hi, I am Shoshana. I am an Art Psychotherapist. Whether you are struggling to cope with current events or longer term unresolved feelings, I can help you explore the meaning of these emotions and how to process through them to become healthier and happier in yourself. By using art in the therapy, we can explore deep rooted causes for why we feel the way we do. Art helps us reach our unconscious voice that wants to be heard. Through developing a relationship in a safe and confidential space, I will help you explore what it is that you need to process.
I have a broad range of experience, from working with non-verbal clients on the autistic spectrum, to those with learning disabilities, eating disorders, OCD and long term health conditions.
Hi, I am Shoshana. I am an Art Psychotherapist. Whether you are struggling to cope with current events or longer term unresolved feelings, I can help you explore the meaning of these emotions and how to process through them to become healthier and happier in yourself. By using art in the therapy, we can explore deep rooted causes for why we feel the way we do. Art helps us reach our unconscious voice that wants to be heard. Through developing a relationship in a safe and confidential space, I will help you explore what it is that you need to process.
You might also be questioning whether you are autistic and looking for clarity, understanding, or validation after years of feeling different or misunderstood.
I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional difficulties and offer neuroaffirming autism assessments for adults. With over 10 years’ NHS experience, I provide compassionate online therapy and comprehensive autism assessments. My therapeutic work draws on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and EMDR and is always tailored to your needs, goals and pace.
You might also be questioning whether you are autistic and looking for clarity, understanding, or validation after years of feeling different or misunderstood.
I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional difficulties and offer neuroaffirming autism assessments for adults. With over 10 years’ NHS experience, I provide compassionate online therapy and comprehensive autism assessments. My therapeutic work draws on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and EMDR and is always tailored to your needs, goals and pace.
I'm neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients.
If you think I might be the right therapist for you, please drop me a line. I'll be happy to set up an initial online session, or have a short phone call with you so you can find out more.
I'm neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients.
If you think I might be the right therapist for you, please drop me a line. I'll be happy to set up an initial online session, or have a short phone call with you so you can find out more.
I have extensive experience working with autistic adults and the parents of autistic children.
I work with individuals, relationships and separation.
I offer a compassionate and supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I work at your pace, with your experiences, and what feels right for you. I am here to help you explore your thoughts and emotions, and support you as you work through your feelings.
I believe that everyone has the potential to move forward, and my role is to support and guide you through that process.
I have extensive experience working with autistic adults and the parents of autistic children.
I work with individuals, relationships and separation.
I offer a compassionate and supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I work at your pace, with your experiences, and what feels right for you. I am here to help you explore your thoughts and emotions, and support you as you work through your feelings.
I believe that everyone has the potential to move forward, and my role is to support and guide you through that process.
Hello. I am Ruby David, a BAPT registered Play Therapist.
I have a Montessori background with over 20 years of experience supporting children as young as 3 years old, adolescents and adults.
As a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, I am currently providing therapeutic interventions for clients from various educational and community settings, and, for a range difficulties.
Play and Creative Arts Therapy can effectively help people process and create an understanding of their life experiences. This can lead to the development of healthy coping and relational skills such as empathy, trust, respect and co-operation.
Hello. I am Ruby David, a BAPT registered Play Therapist.
I have a Montessori background with over 20 years of experience supporting children as young as 3 years old, adolescents and adults.
As a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, I am currently providing therapeutic interventions for clients from various educational and community settings, and, for a range difficulties.
Play and Creative Arts Therapy can effectively help people process and create an understanding of their life experiences. This can lead to the development of healthy coping and relational skills such as empathy, trust, respect and co-operation.
As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions.
My approach is relational and tailored to each child or young adult. I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches. I also offer parent support and group programmes to help families understand patterns, strengthen connection, and feel less alone.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions.
My approach is relational and tailored to each child or young adult. I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches. I also offer parent support and group programmes to help families understand patterns, strengthen connection, and feel less alone.
I have specialist experience in neurodivergence, ADHD and Autism.
My previous experience in psychology and working with a variety of clients means that I draw on multiple different approaches when working with clients. Together we will find the best formula for you, whatever your reason for therapy may be. Therapy differs for everyone, we will work together to build coping skills while exploring unhelpful patterns.
I have specialist experience in neurodivergence, ADHD and Autism.
My previous experience in psychology and working with a variety of clients means that I draw on multiple different approaches when working with clients. Together we will find the best formula for you, whatever your reason for therapy may be. Therapy differs for everyone, we will work together to build coping skills while exploring unhelpful patterns.
Trained in trauma-focused approaches, I work inclusively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA clients, offering compassionate support.
I'm a psychotherapist (MSc), Somatic trauma therapist and EMDR therapist working with depression, anxiety, loss, sexual identity, self-esteem & relationship difficulties, abuse, PTSD, specialising in trauma and neurodivergence. Through therapy, I can help you restore your strength and build up your resilience so that you can face life’s challenges with greater ease. I’ll support you in learning how to make empowering choices, regain control over your feelings, actions and relationships, as well as finding resolution to painful past events so you can achieve positive changes in life.
Trained in trauma-focused approaches, I work inclusively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA clients, offering compassionate support.
I'm a psychotherapist (MSc), Somatic trauma therapist and EMDR therapist working with depression, anxiety, loss, sexual identity, self-esteem & relationship difficulties, abuse, PTSD, specialising in trauma and neurodivergence. Through therapy, I can help you restore your strength and build up your resilience so that you can face life’s challenges with greater ease. I’ll support you in learning how to make empowering choices, regain control over your feelings, actions and relationships, as well as finding resolution to painful past events so you can achieve positive changes in life.
I'm an online and Hertfordshire based Clinical Psychologist supporting Autistic young people, young adults and their families around mental wellbeing, sleep and understanding behaviours of distress.
I use a range of psychological models including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Systemic and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support). I work integratively, which means that I draw ideas from different models dependent on what we feel will be helpful at that time.
I'm an online and Hertfordshire based Clinical Psychologist supporting Autistic young people, young adults and their families around mental wellbeing, sleep and understanding behaviours of distress.
I use a range of psychological models including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Systemic and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support). I work integratively, which means that I draw ideas from different models dependent on what we feel will be helpful at that time.
Are you anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself? You may be navigating questions around identity, relationships or emotional patterns. Or dealing with anxiety, burnout and the sense that you've been masking and "pushing through" for too long.
What you may be seeking is a space to: slow down, make sense of your internal world, and to be heard without judgement or pressure. You may want clarity, grounding and a therapeutic relationship where you can explore yourself safely and genuinely.
Are you anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself? You may be navigating questions around identity, relationships or emotional patterns. Or dealing with anxiety, burnout and the sense that you've been masking and "pushing through" for too long.
What you may be seeking is a space to: slow down, make sense of your internal world, and to be heard without judgement or pressure. You may want clarity, grounding and a therapeutic relationship where you can explore yourself safely and genuinely.
I am also experienced in carrying out Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments.
I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety, generalised anxiety, OCD, low mood and self harm. I also offer ASD and ADHD assessments
I am also experienced in carrying out Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments.
I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety, generalised anxiety, OCD, low mood and self harm. I also offer ASD and ADHD assessments
Hi, I'm Lauren, an AuDHD CBT psychotherapist specialising in therapy for neurodivergent adults.
As an AuDHD CBT therapist, I know many neurodivergent people, especially those identified or diagnosed later in life, have tried advice that sounded sensible but simply didn't fit how their brain works. That's why I adapt CBT for ADHD and autism, focusing on strategies that are realistic, flexible and designed for everyday life, not textbook expectations.
Hi, I'm Lauren, an AuDHD CBT psychotherapist specialising in therapy for neurodivergent adults.
As an AuDHD CBT therapist, I know many neurodivergent people, especially those identified or diagnosed later in life, have tried advice that sounded sensible but simply didn't fit how their brain works. That's why I adapt CBT for ADHD and autism, focusing on strategies that are realistic, flexible and designed for everyday life, not textbook expectations.
I have specialist experience in how Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence affect relationships.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
I have specialist experience in how Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence affect relationships.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
I support people of all ages, genders, and disabilities, including neurodivergent children, young people, and adults experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, or challenges with attention, communication, and daily functioning.
I provide neurodivergent-informed therapy, structured psychological assessments, and non-diagnostic autism and ADHD screening for children, young people, and adults. I also undertake independent Expert Witness psychological assessments and medico-legal reports, offering evidence-informed support, psychoeducation, and tailored practical strategies.
I support people of all ages, genders, and disabilities, including neurodivergent children, young people, and adults experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, or challenges with attention, communication, and daily functioning.
I provide neurodivergent-informed therapy, structured psychological assessments, and non-diagnostic autism and ADHD screening for children, young people, and adults. I also undertake independent Expert Witness psychological assessments and medico-legal reports, offering evidence-informed support, psychoeducation, and tailored practical strategies.
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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.