Autism Counselling in Ledbury
I work as an integrative psychotherapist and will tailor our sessions to your needs. I believe that we are all capable of transforming our lives. Profound and fundamental change occurs with the realisation that the most important relationship we will ever have is the relationship with ourselves.
I work as an integrative psychotherapist and will tailor our sessions to your needs. I believe that we are all capable of transforming our lives. Profound and fundamental change occurs with the realisation that the most important relationship we will ever have is the relationship with ourselves.
I found my way to being a Psychologist because I am deeply curious about people and what makes us ‘tick’ and I struggle to see suffering without doing something to help. Until 2022, I worked for the NHS with people who have experienced trauma and who have complex emotional needs. I was also a DBT Therapist in the NHS Trust’s small DBT Service. I work with adults, aged 18 and over, and whether you're struggling with emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal challenges, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief and trauma or with difficulty adjusting to life changes and challenges, psychological therapy can help.
I found my way to being a Psychologist because I am deeply curious about people and what makes us ‘tick’ and I struggle to see suffering without doing something to help. Until 2022, I worked for the NHS with people who have experienced trauma and who have complex emotional needs. I was also a DBT Therapist in the NHS Trust’s small DBT Service. I work with adults, aged 18 and over, and whether you're struggling with emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal challenges, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief and trauma or with difficulty adjusting to life changes and challenges, psychological therapy can help.
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
I work extensively, but not exclusively, with individuals with ASD and ADHD.
Hello, if you are reading this, it is likely that you are seeking assistance for yourself or someone else. Seeking support and guidance is a crucial first step towards fostering personal well-being. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey of growth and resilience. Over the years, I have worked with adults, children and young people, on issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress management, health anxiety, managing chronic health conditions, attachment styles and trauma recovery.
I work extensively, but not exclusively, with individuals with ASD and ADHD.
Hello, if you are reading this, it is likely that you are seeking assistance for yourself or someone else. Seeking support and guidance is a crucial first step towards fostering personal well-being. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey of growth and resilience. Over the years, I have worked with adults, children and young people, on issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress management, health anxiety, managing chronic health conditions, attachment styles and trauma recovery.
Hello, I'm Simon. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about whatever you’re experiencing. I work with individuals dealing with loss and grief, relationship problems, men’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, and those exploring gender identity or experiences in the armed forces. My approach is warm, genuine, and human. I’m here to listen, understand, and accompany you at your own pace, no pressure, no assumptions. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening in your life and help you feel more grounded, confident, and true to yourself again.
Hello, I'm Simon. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about whatever you’re experiencing. I work with individuals dealing with loss and grief, relationship problems, men’s issues, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, and those exploring gender identity or experiences in the armed forces. My approach is warm, genuine, and human. I’m here to listen, understand, and accompany you at your own pace, no pressure, no assumptions. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening in your life and help you feel more grounded, confident, and true to yourself again.
Hi I’m Emma and I specialise in working with Children and Young people and couples. I work with adults also, both online and Face to Face. I work in a Person Centred, integrative manner, and creatively with younger children. My therapy caters for individuality. Please ask if you have any questions.
Hi I’m Emma and I specialise in working with Children and Young people and couples. I work with adults also, both online and Face to Face. I work in a Person Centred, integrative manner, and creatively with younger children. My therapy caters for individuality. Please ask if you have any questions.
Life can bring challenges that at times feel difficult to manage. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, loss or relationship difficulties, or perhaps you are feeling stuck and finding it hard to express what’s going on for you. In these moments, having a safe, non-judgemental space to talk can make a real difference. Counselling offers the chance to be heard and accepted, to explore your experiences at your own pace, and to begin making sense of your feelings to reconnect with your true self.
Life can bring challenges that at times feel difficult to manage. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, loss or relationship difficulties, or perhaps you are feeling stuck and finding it hard to express what’s going on for you. In these moments, having a safe, non-judgemental space to talk can make a real difference. Counselling offers the chance to be heard and accepted, to explore your experiences at your own pace, and to begin making sense of your feelings to reconnect with your true self.
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I have particular experience in working with neurodiversity ( autism, dyslexia, ODD) and continue training in the area as well as building on my background in art to offer creative approaches to therapy with a person-centered core.
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
I have particular experience in working with neurodiversity ( autism, dyslexia, ODD) and continue training in the area as well as building on my background in art to offer creative approaches to therapy with a person-centered core.
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
Perhaps you are somebody with the traits of ADHD or Autism, which is making daily life hard to navigate.
I am a person-centred / integrative Counsellor, which means that I draw upon elements from different modalities of counselling to match your unique needs. I can give you the care and empathy you need to make sense of what is going on for you.
I have specialist training in supporting children and young people and will support them in an age appropriate way.
Perhaps you are somebody with the traits of ADHD or Autism, which is making daily life hard to navigate.
I am a person-centred / integrative Counsellor, which means that I draw upon elements from different modalities of counselling to match your unique needs. I can give you the care and empathy you need to make sense of what is going on for you.
I have specialist training in supporting children and young people and will support them in an age appropriate way.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties, specialising in adult autism and ADHD.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward building resilience and self-acceptance. I understand that this process can be difficult and confusing, and so I can provide a variety of ways in which you may recognise different emotions, or feeling states. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties, specialising in adult autism and ADHD.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward building resilience and self-acceptance. I understand that this process can be difficult and confusing, and so I can provide a variety of ways in which you may recognise different emotions, or feeling states. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
I am also clinical trained in the gold standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R for Autism Diagnosis Assessments
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and families either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
I am also clinical trained in the gold standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R for Autism Diagnosis Assessments
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and families either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
If you are struggling with feelings of low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression or bereavement or if you are having problems in your relationships at home or at work, counselling might be able to help you to make important changes in your life. Counselling provides a special therapeutic relationship where you will not be judged and where you will be given the respect and empathy that is needed for you to truly express yourself. Without providing advice, instructions or directions I aim to empower my clients so that they can work towards a happier future.
If you are struggling with feelings of low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression or bereavement or if you are having problems in your relationships at home or at work, counselling might be able to help you to make important changes in your life. Counselling provides a special therapeutic relationship where you will not be judged and where you will be given the respect and empathy that is needed for you to truly express yourself. Without providing advice, instructions or directions I aim to empower my clients so that they can work towards a happier future.
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
I have worked with all common, severe and enduring mental health conditions, in addition to neurodivergent conditions.
I am a mental health nurse practitioner with nearly 15 years of experience. The world of mental health is a confusing one with many different services, professionals and treatments. It can be hard to know what is wrong and what can be done about it. Together I hope that we can find a path for you to better mental health. Our first session will be a chance to fully understand you and your mental health. From there we can work together to to find ways to improve your mental health by overcoming barriers.
I have worked with all common, severe and enduring mental health conditions, in addition to neurodivergent conditions.
I am a mental health nurse practitioner with nearly 15 years of experience. The world of mental health is a confusing one with many different services, professionals and treatments. It can be hard to know what is wrong and what can be done about it. Together I hope that we can find a path for you to better mental health. Our first session will be a chance to fully understand you and your mental health. From there we can work together to to find ways to improve your mental health by overcoming barriers.
I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. I have lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence and understand first hand some of the barriers people face in accessing support.
I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. I have lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence and understand first hand some of the barriers people face in accessing support.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders.
We offer medication when necessary, but also talking therapy, anxiety management, sensory work, emotion regulation support and DBT informed strategies, EMDR. We offer support and advice for education access and the difficult EHCP process. School visits available when necessary.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders.
We offer medication when necessary, but also talking therapy, anxiety management, sensory work, emotion regulation support and DBT informed strategies, EMDR. We offer support and advice for education access and the difficult EHCP process. School visits available when necessary.
When our children experience significant emotional distress, it is extremely difficult for them and for you. I aim to support a child or young person with dignity and respect, working with a warm, caring and sensitive individual approach to suit their needs. I use the relationship between myself and the child at the centre of the therapy. I then guide the therapeutic process using theories from psychoanalysis, Gestalt theory and neuroscience's somatic theories. This knowledge informs my understanding of a child's developmental traumas, often the foundations of the current problematic thinking and behaviours being experienced.
When our children experience significant emotional distress, it is extremely difficult for them and for you. I aim to support a child or young person with dignity and respect, working with a warm, caring and sensitive individual approach to suit their needs. I use the relationship between myself and the child at the centre of the therapy. I then guide the therapeutic process using theories from psychoanalysis, Gestalt theory and neuroscience's somatic theories. This knowledge informs my understanding of a child's developmental traumas, often the foundations of the current problematic thinking and behaviours being experienced.
Children in Mind - Psychiatric & Psychological
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
1 Endorsed
Cheltenham GL52
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
I understand how life-changing it can be for anyone to be diagnosed with Autism.
I specialised in Autism in Adults, attachment disorder and trauma. I hold MSc in Psychology, MSC in Counselling, NLP Practitioner. I am a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT), the British Psychological Society and the International Trainers Academy of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
I understand how life-changing it can be for anyone to be diagnosed with Autism.
I specialised in Autism in Adults, attachment disorder and trauma. I hold MSc in Psychology, MSC in Counselling, NLP Practitioner. I am a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT), the British Psychological Society and the International Trainers Academy of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
You could be questioning whether you're neurodivergent ( Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD), processing a late diagnosis, or exhausted from years of masking who you really are.
I'm a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience supporting adults through emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. I work with anxiety, burnout, co-dependency, depression, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I have specialist training in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults.
You could be questioning whether you're neurodivergent ( Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD), processing a late diagnosis, or exhausted from years of masking who you really are.
I'm a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience supporting adults through emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. I work with anxiety, burnout, co-dependency, depression, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I have specialist training in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults.
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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.