Autism Counselling in Central London, London
In the past decade I have worked in the social care and mental health sector, particularly with autism and learning disabilities, as well as doing counselling charitable work with elderly people.
If you are struggling with unresolved emotions, anxiety, depression, or patterns in your life that seems beyond your control, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for investigating the impact of our past and present experiences on our feelings, behaviours, and intentions in life. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a relational journey of self-exploration. As a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where to understand deep-rooted issues and foster lasting change.
In the past decade I have worked in the social care and mental health sector, particularly with autism and learning disabilities, as well as doing counselling charitable work with elderly people.
If you are struggling with unresolved emotions, anxiety, depression, or patterns in your life that seems beyond your control, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for investigating the impact of our past and present experiences on our feelings, behaviours, and intentions in life. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a relational journey of self-exploration. As a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where to understand deep-rooted issues and foster lasting change.
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments.
Our aim is to empower our patients and their families by sharing our knowledge and experience of working with neurodevelopmental conditions. We offer therapy & programmes around: • Understanding the diagnosis • Improve communication/social skills • Understand & manage emotions • Understand & manage behaviour • Sensory profile • Improve executive functions
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments.
Our aim is to empower our patients and their families by sharing our knowledge and experience of working with neurodevelopmental conditions. We offer therapy & programmes around: • Understanding the diagnosis • Improve communication/social skills • Understand & manage emotions • Understand & manage behaviour • Sensory profile • Improve executive functions
I have particular interest in working with adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism, whether that be self-realised or self-diagnosed, or formally diagnosed.
My belief as a practitioner is that as humans we are inherently good, but our circumstances and environment can impact how we view ourselves and others. Often, a person seeks therapy because they feel in conflict, moving between thinking about what they ‘should be’ and what they think they ‘are’. Events throughout life can cause us to challenge these scripts and can bring barriers and obstacles that prevent us living as our authentic selves. My role as counsellor is to offer a non-judgemental, empathic space where these thoughts can be explored and reflected upon safely and collaboratively.
I have particular interest in working with adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism, whether that be self-realised or self-diagnosed, or formally diagnosed.
My belief as a practitioner is that as humans we are inherently good, but our circumstances and environment can impact how we view ourselves and others. Often, a person seeks therapy because they feel in conflict, moving between thinking about what they ‘should be’ and what they think they ‘are’. Events throughout life can cause us to challenge these scripts and can bring barriers and obstacles that prevent us living as our authentic selves. My role as counsellor is to offer a non-judgemental, empathic space where these thoughts can be explored and reflected upon safely and collaboratively.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, bereavement, neurodivergence, autism, relationship difficulties and family strain.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, working in both private practice and academia. When offering therapy, I strive to be non-judgmental, compassionate and warm. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where both you and I come together to mutually agree on your goals for therapy. I take special care to be aware of the intersections in our identities such as gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality, neurodivergence and ability levels. I also value being receptive to your needs and aim to help you navigate any difficulties you are experiencing and come out the other side.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, bereavement, neurodivergence, autism, relationship difficulties and family strain.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, working in both private practice and academia. When offering therapy, I strive to be non-judgmental, compassionate and warm. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where both you and I come together to mutually agree on your goals for therapy. I take special care to be aware of the intersections in our identities such as gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality, neurodivergence and ability levels. I also value being receptive to your needs and aim to help you navigate any difficulties you are experiencing and come out the other side.
I know living with Autism and ADHD is tiring.
Always anxious, feeling low and only ever imagining what a different life can look like? Are you tired of repeating the same patterns in life and ready for change? Continuously feeling misunderstood by others and sometimes even yourself? Do you often wonder who you are and what you really want in life?
Our life experiences can make us feel like there is always something to worry about, we often worry about a yesterday we will never get back and a tomorrow that is not promised. We can work together to find happiness in the present. Therapy can be a daunting place, and everyone has their views on how it may help.
I know living with Autism and ADHD is tiring.
Always anxious, feeling low and only ever imagining what a different life can look like? Are you tired of repeating the same patterns in life and ready for change? Continuously feeling misunderstood by others and sometimes even yourself? Do you often wonder who you are and what you really want in life?
Our life experiences can make us feel like there is always something to worry about, we often worry about a yesterday we will never get back and a tomorrow that is not promised. We can work together to find happiness in the present. Therapy can be a daunting place, and everyone has their views on how it may help.
I conduct specialist ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments, coaching and therapy.
I am a Psychologist and CBT Therapist with over 17 years of experience working in mental health services within NHS. I have been currently working as a Highly Specialist Therapist within an NHS service, which involves providing supervision to other clinicians and providing specialist assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, including PTSD, OCD & Long-term term health conditions. Although my primary modality of training is CBT, I am also trained in EMDR and IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). I work with individual aged over 16.
I conduct specialist ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments, coaching and therapy.
I am a Psychologist and CBT Therapist with over 17 years of experience working in mental health services within NHS. I have been currently working as a Highly Specialist Therapist within an NHS service, which involves providing supervision to other clinicians and providing specialist assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, including PTSD, OCD & Long-term term health conditions. Although my primary modality of training is CBT, I am also trained in EMDR and IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). I work with individual aged over 16.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist, specialising in neurodivergent support, especially ADHD and autism.
I’m not a blank-slate kind of therapist - I show up as my full, human, AuDHD self. I am based in London, and offer online therapy that is collaborative, warm, and grounded in real life and specialised in ADHD and Autism. We’ll figure out what’s going on, what matters to you, and what might actually help - in a way that works for your brain, not against it.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist, specialising in neurodivergent support, especially ADHD and autism.
I’m not a blank-slate kind of therapist - I show up as my full, human, AuDHD self. I am based in London, and offer online therapy that is collaborative, warm, and grounded in real life and specialised in ADHD and Autism. We’ll figure out what’s going on, what matters to you, and what might actually help - in a way that works for your brain, not against it.
, autism and ADHD.
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide LGBTQ+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is queer positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapy is fundamentally and ethically built upon anti oppression, reflexivity, safety and trust. Therapy involves change, not conversion.
, autism and ADHD.
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide LGBTQ+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is queer positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapy is fundamentally and ethically built upon anti oppression, reflexivity, safety and trust. Therapy involves change, not conversion.
Attuned Psychology and Psychiatry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Central London, London WC1N
I provide comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, utilising gold standard assessment tools, as recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in a national specialist CAMHS trauma service. My work within this team, specialist inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, as well as in adult mental health services, has given me experience in supporting adults, children, and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I provide comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, utilising gold standard assessment tools, as recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in a national specialist CAMHS trauma service. My work within this team, specialist inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, as well as in adult mental health services, has given me experience in supporting adults, children, and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Through working in multiple NHS child services, I am specialised in providing interventions for children with disabilities (e.g. autism) and their families.
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.
Through working in multiple NHS child services, I am specialised in providing interventions for children with disabilities (e.g. autism) and their families.
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.
I am trained in the National Autism Training Programme (NATP) (Trainer).
Hi, my name is Reena and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I am the founder of RDA Psychology Practice. Alongside my team of dedicated associates, I offer therapy across Hitchin, Ware, and London. I am an integrative Psychologist passionate offering a trauma informed approach to emotional distress. In our sessions we work collaboratively to help make sense of your distress and offer treatment that is tailored to your needs. My clinical experience spans across all ages, both within the NHS in a Specialist Neuro Developmental CAMHS, Specialist CAMHS Setting, Substance use services, Private sector and charities.
I am trained in the National Autism Training Programme (NATP) (Trainer).
Hi, my name is Reena and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I am the founder of RDA Psychology Practice. Alongside my team of dedicated associates, I offer therapy across Hitchin, Ware, and London. I am an integrative Psychologist passionate offering a trauma informed approach to emotional distress. In our sessions we work collaboratively to help make sense of your distress and offer treatment that is tailored to your needs. My clinical experience spans across all ages, both within the NHS in a Specialist Neuro Developmental CAMHS, Specialist CAMHS Setting, Substance use services, Private sector and charities.
As well as having lived experience of autism parenting, I have written and researched extensively around the lived experiences of the parents of autistic girls.
I am a BACP accredited trauma-informed EMDR and integrative psychotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, and 25 years in the field of autism. I work online and specialise in supporting parents and carers of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) before and after diagnosis.
As well as having lived experience of autism parenting, I have written and researched extensively around the lived experiences of the parents of autistic girls.
I am a BACP accredited trauma-informed EMDR and integrative psychotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, and 25 years in the field of autism. I work online and specialise in supporting parents and carers of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) before and after diagnosis.
My areas of speciality are working with children, supporting people with ADHD and autism and families.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
My areas of speciality are working with children, supporting people with ADHD and autism and families.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum (or Asperger's Syndrome).
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum (or Asperger's Syndrome).
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
You may feel overwhelmed, seeking clarity, understanding and strategies for your unique experiences with ADHD or Autism.
Some specific areas I can help your mental and physical health and your life: anxiety, overcoming life challenges, developing coping strategies, building self-esteem and confidence, managing impulsivity and emotional regulations, enhancing relationships and communications, health behaviour change, healthy eating habits and addressing co-occurring conditions.
You may feel overwhelmed, seeking clarity, understanding and strategies for your unique experiences with ADHD or Autism.
Some specific areas I can help your mental and physical health and your life: anxiety, overcoming life challenges, developing coping strategies, building self-esteem and confidence, managing impulsivity and emotional regulations, enhancing relationships and communications, health behaviour change, healthy eating habits and addressing co-occurring conditions.
I run therapy clinic delivering adapted evidence based therapies for mental health difficulties associated with Autism.
I have over 23 years experience working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience of working with adults on the autism spectrum, I am an experienced autism diagnostician and practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), behavioural interventions, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and mindfulness.
I run therapy clinic delivering adapted evidence based therapies for mental health difficulties associated with Autism.
I have over 23 years experience working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience of working with adults on the autism spectrum, I am an experienced autism diagnostician and practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), behavioural interventions, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and mindfulness.
My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind.
Most people who seek counselling and psychotherapy do not come with a diagnosis; they come because they are struggling with what’s going on in their life and/or what’s going on in their mind, and they are looking for change.
My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind.
Most people who seek counselling and psychotherapy do not come with a diagnosis; they come because they are struggling with what’s going on in their life and/or what’s going on in their mind, and they are looking for change.
He is trained in conducting complex assessments to inform diagnoses, including gold-standard assessments for autism, ADHD and post-adoption assessments of attachment and trauma funded via the Adoption Support Fund.
Dr Tom Cawthorne (BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol) was the Senior Clinical Psychologist in the National Adoption & Fostering Team. He is a HCPC registered Senior Clinical Psychologist, BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) practitioner, supervisor and trainer and is trained in EMDR and VIPP-SD.
He is trained in conducting complex assessments to inform diagnoses, including gold-standard assessments for autism, ADHD and post-adoption assessments of attachment and trauma funded via the Adoption Support Fund.
Dr Tom Cawthorne (BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol) was the Senior Clinical Psychologist in the National Adoption & Fostering Team. He is a HCPC registered Senior Clinical Psychologist, BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) practitioner, supervisor and trainer and is trained in EMDR and VIPP-SD.
I work with all psychological and emotional problems including Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Phobias, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Workplace problems and Bullying, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I work with all psychological and emotional problems including Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Phobias, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Workplace problems and Bullying, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I bring warmth, compassion and humour to my work and have interests in addictions, anxiety (especially OCD), depression, gender identity, ADHD, autism and bereavement.
I will work with you to address specific issues preventing you from feeling happy and fulfilled. Equally, I can help you to identify your goals if you are struggling to understand why you are feeling the way that you do. This may involve brief, focussed work, or a more exploratory approach to reach a greater understanding of yourself and your needs.
I bring warmth, compassion and humour to my work and have interests in addictions, anxiety (especially OCD), depression, gender identity, ADHD, autism and bereavement.
I will work with you to address specific issues preventing you from feeling happy and fulfilled. Equally, I can help you to identify your goals if you are struggling to understand why you are feeling the way that you do. This may involve brief, focussed work, or a more exploratory approach to reach a greater understanding of yourself and your needs.
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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.