Autism Counselling in Central London
Are you a diagnosed or self diagnosed neurodivergent individual always anxious, feeling low and only ever imagining what a different life can look like?
I work with adults who are struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, validation seeking and people pleasing amongst other factors impacting undiagnosed/diagnosed neurodiversity. I am an integrative therapist and blend commonly/uncommonly used approaches to ensure I am tailoring therapy that feels right just for YOU, and not a box that you should fit.
Are you a diagnosed or self diagnosed neurodivergent individual always anxious, feeling low and only ever imagining what a different life can look like?
I work with adults who are struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, validation seeking and people pleasing amongst other factors impacting undiagnosed/diagnosed neurodiversity. I am an integrative therapist and blend commonly/uncommonly used approaches to ensure I am tailoring therapy that feels right just for YOU, and not a box that you should fit.
I'm a compassionate psychologist with NHS experience since 2005, working across child and adult services. I offer support for low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and panic, and have specialist experience with neurodivergence and physical health conditions. I've worked in paediatric surgery, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and chronic pain, helping clients manage the emotional impact of illness. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and person-centred, tailored to your unique needs.
I'm a compassionate psychologist with NHS experience since 2005, working across child and adult services. I offer support for low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and panic, and have specialist experience with neurodivergence and physical health conditions. I've worked in paediatric surgery, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and chronic pain, helping clients manage the emotional impact of illness. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and person-centred, tailored to your unique needs.
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults and people navigating menopause.
I work with curiosity and respect for each person’s experience, including their background, culture and identity. I understand that many people, particularly those who are neurodivergent, may have felt misunderstood or expected to fit systems not built for them, and I aim to offer therapy that is flexible and responsive to different ways of thinking.
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults and people navigating menopause.
I work with curiosity and respect for each person’s experience, including their background, culture and identity. I understand that many people, particularly those who are neurodivergent, may have felt misunderstood or expected to fit systems not built for them, and I aim to offer therapy that is flexible and responsive to different ways of thinking.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, exploring autism or ADHD, navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions or questions of identity, we'll work together to understand your experiences with curiosity and compassion.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, exploring autism or ADHD, navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions or questions of identity, we'll work together to understand your experiences with curiosity and compassion.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than we expected, and we are trying to make sense of what we need and how to move forward. Changes in life and ourselves may need space before integrating into our lives. People come to therapy for many reasons, from simply being heard and learning new skills to understanding how to process difficult and traumatic events from the past. Often, we get exhausted by expectations of others and our own, trying always to perform at our best. Looking for support usually means that a person wants things to be different. Therapy can help with that.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than we expected, and we are trying to make sense of what we need and how to move forward. Changes in life and ourselves may need space before integrating into our lives. People come to therapy for many reasons, from simply being heard and learning new skills to understanding how to process difficult and traumatic events from the past. Often, we get exhausted by expectations of others and our own, trying always to perform at our best. Looking for support usually means that a person wants things to be different. Therapy can help with that.
, 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.
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.
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.
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
Dr Samuel Chu – Clinical Psychologist in
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Central London, London WC1H
Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, or are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, or are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
Struggling with anxiety, ADHD or Autism?
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?
Calm anxiety, reduce overthinking and take manageable, structured steps forward.
Is your child struggling with school anxiety or emotional outbursts?
Build confidence, emotional regulation and resilience in a safe, supportive and neurodiversity‑affirming space.
Living with ADHD or Autism?
Work with your brain, not against it.
Struggling with anxiety, ADHD or Autism?
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck?
Calm anxiety, reduce overthinking and take manageable, structured steps forward.
Is your child struggling with school anxiety or emotional outbursts?
Build confidence, emotional regulation and resilience in a safe, supportive and neurodiversity‑affirming space.
Living with ADHD or Autism?
Work with your brain, not against it.
I warmly welcome neurodivergent individuals and draw on the predictive processing framework to support a respectful understanding of autistic experiences.
Our sessions will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. We will always seek permission from your system before approaching areas of pain or wounding. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
I warmly welcome neurodivergent individuals and draw on the predictive processing framework to support a respectful understanding of autistic experiences.
Our sessions will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. We will always seek permission from your system before approaching areas of pain or wounding. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
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.
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.
Hi, I’m an experienced, very human therapist specialising in working with high-achievers with low self-esteem, high-functioning anxiety, or OCD, including autistic/ADHD folks.
I'm a senior neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist (BABCP-accredited). We'll work with the anxiety, OCD, self-doubt, but also what's underneath - expectations, fear of failure, vulnerability, being found out. And then - less overthinking & limiting yourself, more balance & understanding - and knowing, deep down, that you're enough.
Hi, I’m an experienced, very human therapist specialising in working with high-achievers with low self-esteem, high-functioning anxiety, or OCD, including autistic/ADHD folks.
I'm a senior neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist (BABCP-accredited). We'll work with the anxiety, OCD, self-doubt, but also what's underneath - expectations, fear of failure, vulnerability, being found out. And then - less overthinking & limiting yourself, more balance & understanding - and knowing, deep down, that you're enough.
I also work with adults exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, identity, and self-understanding.
My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented, integrating psychological formulation with practical strategies for change. Drawing on assessment-informed thinking, I help clients understand how their experiences, relationships, strengths, personality, and challenges fit together, providing a clearer roadmap for therapy.
I also work with adults exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, identity, and self-understanding.
My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented, integrating psychological formulation with practical strategies for change. Drawing on assessment-informed thinking, I help clients understand how their experiences, relationships, strengths, personality, and challenges fit together, providing a clearer roadmap for therapy.
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits.
I offer trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I specialise in CBT and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and provide autism and ADHD assessments using recognised gold-standard tools. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to help you feel safe while creating meaningful change.
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits.
I offer trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I specialise in CBT and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and provide autism and ADHD assessments using recognised gold-standard tools. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to help you feel safe while creating meaningful change.
I see clients for a variety of past and presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, childhood sexual abuse, co-existing mental health diagnoses, relationships, identity crises, as well as cultural or spiritual conflicts.
My specialism is depression, anxiety and sexual abuse as I have worked a lot with clients facing these issues. I have seen clients come with little hope, only to find what they are going through can be spoken about & heard in a way that it hasn’t been understood before and that they don’t have to carry all the negative thoughts/feelings they're holding onto.
I see clients for a variety of past and presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, childhood sexual abuse, co-existing mental health diagnoses, relationships, identity crises, as well as cultural or spiritual conflicts.
My specialism is depression, anxiety and sexual abuse as I have worked a lot with clients facing these issues. I have seen clients come with little hope, only to find what they are going through can be spoken about & heard in a way that it hasn’t been understood before and that they don’t have to carry all the negative thoughts/feelings they're holding onto.
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).
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.
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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.