Autism Counselling in South London
I support neurodiverse people with ADHD, dyslexia & autism, also their families & partners.
These are some of the things people may be thinking or saying when they decide to seek professional support: "I experience awful feelings of panic." "I feel anxious a lot of the time. "I feel tearful a lot." "I can feel angry all day and it feels bad." "Life appears very confusing and complicated" I offer professional counselling, support and strategies to help you navigate your way through whatever your issues may be, already in the first session. I hold a professional psychotherapy diploma from the Human Givens Institute. This approach helped a family member with anxiety very much which is why I chose to train in it also.
I support neurodiverse people with ADHD, dyslexia & autism, also their families & partners.
These are some of the things people may be thinking or saying when they decide to seek professional support: "I experience awful feelings of panic." "I feel anxious a lot of the time. "I feel tearful a lot." "I can feel angry all day and it feels bad." "Life appears very confusing and complicated" I offer professional counselling, support and strategies to help you navigate your way through whatever your issues may be, already in the first session. I hold a professional psychotherapy diploma from the Human Givens Institute. This approach helped a family member with anxiety very much which is why I chose to train in it also.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist. I work with individuals who are straight, gay, queer, bi, asexual, questioning and all genders including cis, trans, intersex, non-binary, genderqueer and gender questioning people. I am sex-positive and kink friendly. I have experience of a wide variety of different issues such as; anxiety, Neurodiversity, low mood, end of life, chronic illness, disability, parenting, break up, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, low self esteem and relationship issues. The people I have helped have had feelings that range from mild upset or worry, through intense levels of distress and despair.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist. I work with individuals who are straight, gay, queer, bi, asexual, questioning and all genders including cis, trans, intersex, non-binary, genderqueer and gender questioning people. I am sex-positive and kink friendly. I have experience of a wide variety of different issues such as; anxiety, Neurodiversity, low mood, end of life, chronic illness, disability, parenting, break up, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, low self esteem and relationship issues. The people I have helped have had feelings that range from mild upset or worry, through intense levels of distress and despair.
I work with mainly adults who are curious about whether they might be neurodivergent, are considering an assessment, or have been diagnosed, whether recently or many years ago.
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working with adults.
I help people understand themselves and find ways of living and working that suit their strengths and needs. I offer guidance around workplace adjustments, accessing services, and addressing challenges in families and relationships. I also support media productions.
I work with mainly adults who are curious about whether they might be neurodivergent, are considering an assessment, or have been diagnosed, whether recently or many years ago.
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working with adults.
I help people understand themselves and find ways of living and working that suit their strengths and needs. I offer guidance around workplace adjustments, accessing services, and addressing challenges in families and relationships. I also support media productions.
Talking therapy doesn't suit everyone. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that allows for meaningful interaction beyond words. In Art Therapy, communication is not dependent on talking alone. Art therapy opens the possibility of working creatively, playfully and sensitively with a therapist to address and transform personal difficulties.
Talking therapy doesn't suit everyone. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that allows for meaningful interaction beyond words. In Art Therapy, communication is not dependent on talking alone. Art therapy opens the possibility of working creatively, playfully and sensitively with a therapist to address and transform personal difficulties.
I actively affirm and support LGBTQIA identities and neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed Creative and Embodied Psychotherapist. I offer a playful, body-aware approach to therapy that supports both adults and children in exploring emotions, relationships, and life challenges. My work integrates dramatherapy, somatic coaching, and parts-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and a deeper connection to themselves. Together, we’ll build a non-judgmental space to explore your experiences with compassion, curiosity, and care. Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, or life transitions, I'm here to meet you exactly where you are.
I actively affirm and support LGBTQIA identities and neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed Creative and Embodied Psychotherapist. I offer a playful, body-aware approach to therapy that supports both adults and children in exploring emotions, relationships, and life challenges. My work integrates dramatherapy, somatic coaching, and parts-based approaches to help clients build insight, resilience, and a deeper connection to themselves. Together, we’ll build a non-judgmental space to explore your experiences with compassion, curiosity, and care. Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, or life transitions, I'm here to meet you exactly where you are.
I work with children, young people, adults, older adults, and carers from disability, neurodivergent, and mental health communities.
My ideal clients include children, young people, adults, and older adults with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health needs, as well as their carers. Many come to me feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, isolated, or disconnected from themselves and others. They may seek support with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, identity, relationships, burnout, or life transitions. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate movement and body-based approaches to support emotional regulation, self-expression, processing, and deeper connection to the body
I work with children, young people, adults, older adults, and carers from disability, neurodivergent, and mental health communities.
My ideal clients include children, young people, adults, and older adults with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health needs, as well as their carers. Many come to me feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, isolated, or disconnected from themselves and others. They may seek support with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, identity, relationships, burnout, or life transitions. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate movement and body-based approaches to support emotional regulation, self-expression, processing, and deeper connection to the body
I specialise in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties, eating disorders, and challenges associated with neurodiversity, particularly autism.
I help adults and young people understand and overcome anxiety, depression, low mood, self-criticism, eating difficulties and the impact of neurodiversity. Using CBT alongside trauma-informed, relational and compassionate approaches, I tailor therapy to your needs and goals.
I specialise in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional difficulties, eating disorders, and challenges associated with neurodiversity, particularly autism.
I help adults and young people understand and overcome anxiety, depression, low mood, self-criticism, eating difficulties and the impact of neurodiversity. Using CBT alongside trauma-informed, relational and compassionate approaches, I tailor therapy to your needs and goals.
I have specialist experience in working with individuals with Autism, PDA and ADHD, offering assessments, post-diagnostic support and consultation with families and schools.
My approach focuses on the therapeutic relationship and supporting meaningful change. I prioritise creating a safe, compassionate and collaborative space, tailoring evidence-based therapy to each individual. I work in a flexible and creative way. Sessions can involve talking, drawing, writing or play, allowing space for individual interests and preferences.
I have specialist experience in working with individuals with Autism, PDA and ADHD, offering assessments, post-diagnostic support and consultation with families and schools.
My approach focuses on the therapeutic relationship and supporting meaningful change. I prioritise creating a safe, compassionate and collaborative space, tailoring evidence-based therapy to each individual. I work in a flexible and creative way. Sessions can involve talking, drawing, writing or play, allowing space for individual interests and preferences.
Queer French Neurodivergent Online Counsellor, I focus on personal development, gender & sexual identity, relationships (including polyamory/ENM/CNM), sexuality, neurodiversity, and cultural identity (including expat life).
Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
Queer French Neurodivergent Online Counsellor, I focus on personal development, gender & sexual identity, relationships (including polyamory/ENM/CNM), sexuality, neurodiversity, and cultural identity (including expat life).
Are you feeling confused, stuck or simply curious about developing your authentic self, cultivating healthier and more fulfilling relationships, or finding ways to create purposeful life changes & realise your full potential?
Do you need a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodiversity, cultural identity & polyamory dynamics? Someone who can support your personal process or mediate between you & your partner(s), family, friends or polycule?
If this resonates with you, I can help. I offer tailored online humanistic & existential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and groups — in both English & French.
As a neurodivergent and queer therapist, I have a particular interest in working with those who seek meaning and a sense of self beyond social norms.
Hi there, I'm Aimee. I'm a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist based in south London. My work is all about building collaborative relationships with my clients, walking beside them as they navigate life's questions and obstacles.
As a neurodivergent and queer therapist, I have a particular interest in working with those who seek meaning and a sense of self beyond social norms.
Hi there, I'm Aimee. I'm a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist based in south London. My work is all about building collaborative relationships with my clients, walking beside them as they navigate life's questions and obstacles.
I have experience working with clients with a broad range of goals, from working on depression and anxiety to psychosis or wanting to understand their neurodevelopmental needs more (things like ADHD or Autism).
I am a senior clinical psychologist within the NHS. I work in a forensic hospital within our learning disability and autism service where I always tailor my work to the individual in front of me. I have a range of experience in many different areas (see below) and in different modalities. What I offer is a therapy experience tailored to you.
I have experience working with clients with a broad range of goals, from working on depression and anxiety to psychosis or wanting to understand their neurodevelopmental needs more (things like ADHD or Autism).
I am a senior clinical psychologist within the NHS. I work in a forensic hospital within our learning disability and autism service where I always tailor my work to the individual in front of me. I have a range of experience in many different areas (see below) and in different modalities. What I offer is a therapy experience tailored to you.
I also work with the specific challenges that come with dyslexia, autism ( ASD) and ADHD.
As a face-to-face & online integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I provide therapy for a range of issues, big and small, over the short (6-12 sessions), medium (18-24 sessions) and long term (1+ years). I call on a variety of approaches which include the person-centred, existential, cognitive, psychodynamic, and relational.
I also work with the specific challenges that come with dyslexia, autism ( ASD) and ADHD.
As a face-to-face & online integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I provide therapy for a range of issues, big and small, over the short (6-12 sessions), medium (18-24 sessions) and long term (1+ years). I call on a variety of approaches which include the person-centred, existential, cognitive, psychodynamic, and relational.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or the challenges and strengths that come with neurodiversity such as ADHD or autism.
With 15+ years as a counsellor I can offer a warm and welcoming environment to explore your concerns.
It is difficult to sit with a stranger and talk about personal things, and I understand that it takes time for trust to grow. I can promise a non judgemental and accepting space and as much time as you need to figure things out.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or the challenges and strengths that come with neurodiversity such as ADHD or autism.
With 15+ years as a counsellor I can offer a warm and welcoming environment to explore your concerns.
It is difficult to sit with a stranger and talk about personal things, and I understand that it takes time for trust to grow. I can promise a non judgemental and accepting space and as much time as you need to figure things out.
I aspire to be inclusive and offer neurodivergent (ADHD and Autism) and LGTBQ+ affirmative counselling
I offer integrative therapy, neurodivergence support, and cultural sensitivity. I adapt therapy to your needs, based on what you find helpful. That can look like creating change when things don’t feel right and uncovering what is underneath when you are feeling stuck or locked into repetitive patterns. I can make sense of your experiences and make space for reflection when you are. Successful therapy can help you change your thinking and cope better with life's challenges to help you improve your situation. It can help you learn more about yourself to create a life that is is true to yourself with higher self esteem and confidence.
I aspire to be inclusive and offer neurodivergent (ADHD and Autism) and LGTBQ+ affirmative counselling
I offer integrative therapy, neurodivergence support, and cultural sensitivity. I adapt therapy to your needs, based on what you find helpful. That can look like creating change when things don’t feel right and uncovering what is underneath when you are feeling stuck or locked into repetitive patterns. I can make sense of your experiences and make space for reflection when you are. Successful therapy can help you change your thinking and cope better with life's challenges to help you improve your situation. It can help you learn more about yourself to create a life that is is true to yourself with higher self esteem and confidence.
Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with autistic adults and teenagers.
As well as diagnostic assessment, much of my work involves working therapeutically with individuals with mental health difficulties which often result from being misunderstood. These include anxiety, depression, self harm, OCD and behaviours which others may find challenging. I offer therapy to individuals, couples and families and consult to organisations.
Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with autistic adults and teenagers.
As well as diagnostic assessment, much of my work involves working therapeutically with individuals with mental health difficulties which often result from being misunderstood. These include anxiety, depression, self harm, OCD and behaviours which others may find challenging. I offer therapy to individuals, couples and families and consult to organisations.
As a psychodynamic counsellor I am committed to providing a non-judgmental space to explore that what brings you to therapy. Working together to uncover what may be behind your anxiety, stress, mood swings or depression and bring understanding to personal coping strategies. I work with the pretext that past experiences profoundly shape the present and therefore by examining how your personal history intersects with your current life, we shine a light on the more neglected parts of the personality.
As a psychodynamic counsellor I am committed to providing a non-judgmental space to explore that what brings you to therapy. Working together to uncover what may be behind your anxiety, stress, mood swings or depression and bring understanding to personal coping strategies. I work with the pretext that past experiences profoundly shape the present and therefore by examining how your personal history intersects with your current life, we shine a light on the more neglected parts of the personality.
I work with neurodivergent adults, as well as parents of neurodivergent children, and those who’ve long sensed something doesn’t quite fit, but haven’t found a diagnosis or label that fits.
I’m genuinely curious about each person I work with, and I have a deep respect for the complexity of individual experience. I trained as a scientist before I trained as a therapist, and that influences how I work: I’m someone who wants to understand what’s actually happening for you, rather than fit you into an explanation that already exists.
I work with neurodivergent adults, as well as parents of neurodivergent children, and those who’ve long sensed something doesn’t quite fit, but haven’t found a diagnosis or label that fits.
I’m genuinely curious about each person I work with, and I have a deep respect for the complexity of individual experience. I trained as a scientist before I trained as a therapist, and that influences how I work: I’m someone who wants to understand what’s actually happening for you, rather than fit you into an explanation that already exists.
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
Sometimes, no matter how much time passes, something doesn't quite leave you.
You might notice it in your body — a tightness, a reaction that feels bigger than the moment. Memories that surface unexpectedly, or certain situations triggering a response you can't always explain. Maybe you've learned to push through, but part of you knows something needs to shift.
EMDR is a well-researched therapy that works directly with these experiences — helping your brain process what it hasn't been able to on its own.
Sometimes, no matter how much time passes, something doesn't quite leave you.
You might notice it in your body — a tightness, a reaction that feels bigger than the moment. Memories that surface unexpectedly, or certain situations triggering a response you can't always explain. Maybe you've learned to push through, but part of you knows something needs to shift.
EMDR is a well-researched therapy that works directly with these experiences — helping your brain process what it hasn't been able to on its own.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unable to put your experience into words. You may be carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, loss, relational pain, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. I also welcome immigrants and people navigating cultural transition, especially clients from East Asian backgrounds. You may be looking for a space where difficult feelings can be held safely, explored creatively, and gradually made more understandable, so that you can feel more grounded, authentic and connected.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unable to put your experience into words. You may be carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, loss, relational pain, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. I also welcome immigrants and people navigating cultural transition, especially clients from East Asian backgrounds. You may be looking for a space where difficult feelings can be held safely, explored creatively, and gradually made more understandable, so that you can feel more grounded, authentic and connected.
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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.