Autism Counselling in Oxford
I work with neurodivergent adults, including those who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, or questioning.
Together, we explore patterns like binge eating, all or nothing food cycles, and eating driven by sensory or emotional overwhelm. We look closely at interoception difficulties, meaning it is hard to interpret your body's signals until it feels like an emergency. If you carry intense shame about how you eat, your nervous system is just trying to cope.
I work with neurodivergent adults, including those who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, or questioning.
Together, we explore patterns like binge eating, all or nothing food cycles, and eating driven by sensory or emotional overwhelm. We look closely at interoception difficulties, meaning it is hard to interpret your body's signals until it feels like an emergency. If you carry intense shame about how you eat, your nervous system is just trying to cope.
I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those who self-identify as neurodivergent or feel a strong connection to neurodiversity.
Sometimes it’s hard to talk openly with friends or family, and you may feel trapped in your thoughts or emotions. I offer a safe, confidential space where we can explore what’s going on for you, help you make sense of your experience, and find new ways to understand and move forward.
I’m an integrative therapist, drawing from both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. This means we’ll work together at your pace, exploring your present challenges while also considering how past experiences may be influencing your current patterns.
I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those who self-identify as neurodivergent or feel a strong connection to neurodiversity.
Sometimes it’s hard to talk openly with friends or family, and you may feel trapped in your thoughts or emotions. I offer a safe, confidential space where we can explore what’s going on for you, help you make sense of your experience, and find new ways to understand and move forward.
I’m an integrative therapist, drawing from both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. This means we’ll work together at your pace, exploring your present challenges while also considering how past experiences may be influencing your current patterns.
My current work primarily focuses on supporting individuals navigating anxiety, autism, and relationship difficulties
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society. I have more than 20 years experience in higher education, the private sector and the NHS. I provide warm, respectful and personally tailored therapy for adults, teenagers and their families, covering a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, stress, and PTSD. My training in a diverse range of psychological techniques allows me to offer therapy adapted to an individual’s needs.
My current work primarily focuses on supporting individuals navigating anxiety, autism, and relationship difficulties
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society. I have more than 20 years experience in higher education, the private sector and the NHS. I provide warm, respectful and personally tailored therapy for adults, teenagers and their families, covering a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, stress, and PTSD. My training in a diverse range of psychological techniques allows me to offer therapy adapted to an individual’s needs.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and University Supervisor, expert in ADHD, PTSD, Autism, for 30 years.
Here are some of the most common problems I can help with: - ADHD - Autism - Specific Learning Difference (SPLD) - Speech disorder - Social disorder - Depression - Anxiety - Addictive - Relationship Difficulties - Grief and Trauma Management - Stress and Anger Management - Low Self Esteem - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Post Traumatic S
I am a Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and University Supervisor, expert in ADHD, PTSD, Autism, for 30 years.
Here are some of the most common problems I can help with: - ADHD - Autism - Specific Learning Difference (SPLD) - Speech disorder - Social disorder - Depression - Anxiety - Addictive - Relationship Difficulties - Grief and Trauma Management - Stress and Anger Management - Low Self Esteem - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Post Traumatic S
Dr. Tania Thorn: ADHD & Autism specialist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Online Only
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I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
I work with individuals, couples & groups, drawing on a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, coaching, psychoeducation, neuropsychology, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation and CBT for ADHD to improve clients' experience of living in a neurotypical world.
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
I work with individuals, couples & groups, drawing on a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, coaching, psychoeducation, neuropsychology, Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation and CBT for ADHD to improve clients' experience of living in a neurotypical world.
If you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or considering if any of this might be you, you're in the right place.
As an ADHDer myself and parent to neurodivergent adults, you'd be working with someone who truly gets it, not just professionally, but personally. I'm BACP registered with over 6,000 hours in private practice. I support neurodivergent adults who are trying to make sense of things and find ways of living where they are finally free to be themselves.
If you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or considering if any of this might be you, you're in the right place.
As an ADHDer myself and parent to neurodivergent adults, you'd be working with someone who truly gets it, not just professionally, but personally. I'm BACP registered with over 6,000 hours in private practice. I support neurodivergent adults who are trying to make sense of things and find ways of living where they are finally free to be themselves.
I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy, and my primary therapeutic modality is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is flexibly and collaboratively adapted to your needs. I have a special interest in autism, anxiety, and trauma. In addition to therapy, I can also offer post-diagnostic sessions to support autistic individuals or their families.
I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy, and my primary therapeutic modality is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is flexibly and collaboratively adapted to your needs. I have a special interest in autism, anxiety, and trauma. In addition to therapy, I can also offer post-diagnostic sessions to support autistic individuals or their families.
Many neurodivergent clients find that previous therapy hasn’t fully understood their experience.
As a neurodivergent therapist specialising in ADHD and autism, my approach is built to align with how your neurodivergent mind thinks, feels, and processes. Although every client is unique, I have extensive experience in working with themes such as unmasking, RSD, burnout, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and sensory overwhelm.
Many neurodivergent clients find that previous therapy hasn’t fully understood their experience.
As a neurodivergent therapist specialising in ADHD and autism, my approach is built to align with how your neurodivergent mind thinks, feels, and processes. Although every client is unique, I have extensive experience in working with themes such as unmasking, RSD, burnout, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and sensory overwhelm.
I have a keen interest in women's issues, gender issues and learning difficulties and have a long experience working with people on the Autistic spectrum.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals who are seeking self-awareness. Art Therapy allows expression that is not based on spoken language only. You don't need any artistic skills or any previous experience in creative expression. I hope for clients to learn their own skills and tools to heal and transform and be their best possible self. I know how hard life can be due to situations from past and present that affect us.
I have a keen interest in women's issues, gender issues and learning difficulties and have a long experience working with people on the Autistic spectrum.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals who are seeking self-awareness. Art Therapy allows expression that is not based on spoken language only. You don't need any artistic skills or any previous experience in creative expression. I hope for clients to learn their own skills and tools to heal and transform and be their best possible self. I know how hard life can be due to situations from past and present that affect us.
I appreciate that people might be coming to therapy with different preconceptions, goals, past experiences, and/or worries. As starting therapy takes a lot of courage, it is important we go at your pace. As such, our first session together will focus on: Getting to know each other to make sure I am the right fit for you, and exploring the difficulties you would like support with. We might also start to develop your goals and think about the type of therapy best suited to meet these. covering other important aspects such as confidentiality, session length, and timings so we know what to expect from each other.
I appreciate that people might be coming to therapy with different preconceptions, goals, past experiences, and/or worries. As starting therapy takes a lot of courage, it is important we go at your pace. As such, our first session together will focus on: Getting to know each other to make sure I am the right fit for you, and exploring the difficulties you would like support with. We might also start to develop your goals and think about the type of therapy best suited to meet these. covering other important aspects such as confidentiality, session length, and timings so we know what to expect from each other.
If you're an autistic professional in your 40s or beyond, decades of masking at work and at home may have led to burnout.
I'm Lii, an autistic therapist, data analyst and doctoral researcher. I understand high-pressure careers and the paradox of hollow success. I specialise in supporting autistic and AuDHD clients. Through structured, goal-oriented therapy, I help you recover from burnout, reduce masking, manage anxiety and depression, create meaning and find purpose.
If you're an autistic professional in your 40s or beyond, decades of masking at work and at home may have led to burnout.
I'm Lii, an autistic therapist, data analyst and doctoral researcher. I understand high-pressure careers and the paradox of hollow success. I specialise in supporting autistic and AuDHD clients. Through structured, goal-oriented therapy, I help you recover from burnout, reduce masking, manage anxiety and depression, create meaning and find purpose.
I work with many clients who identify as neurodivergent ( autistic, ADHD and AUDHD), including supporting people to explore a new diagnosis or self-identification.
I can support you if you are struggling to make sense of your identity, your relationships, or distressing changes in your life. I offer integrative humanistic therapy both online and face to face. Get in touch for a free 15 minute introductory call.
You may wish to make sense of childhood and how its challenges still affect you. You may need to explore a new understanding of yourself as neuro-divergent. You may be processing questions about gender or sexuality. These thoughts can feel scary to voice to family and friends. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
I work with many clients who identify as neurodivergent ( autistic, ADHD and AUDHD), including supporting people to explore a new diagnosis or self-identification.
I can support you if you are struggling to make sense of your identity, your relationships, or distressing changes in your life. I offer integrative humanistic therapy both online and face to face. Get in touch for a free 15 minute introductory call.
You may wish to make sense of childhood and how its challenges still affect you. You may need to explore a new understanding of yourself as neuro-divergent. You may be processing questions about gender or sexuality. These thoughts can feel scary to voice to family and friends. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
I work with clients experiencing sexual difficulties, intimacy loss and neurodivergent sensory needs.
Struggling with intimacy, sexual difficulties or communication? Sex and relationships have a rhythm that shifts through different life seasons, making it easy to feel out of sync. I provide a specialised, neuro-affirming space for individuals and couples to navigate complex dynamics and reclaim their connection.
Whether you face a loss of desire, painful sex (vaginismus) or communication loops that end in conflict, I offer an uncensored space to talk openly. Together, we reflect on where you are and co-construct a shared story that leads to a fulfilling sexual life—finding a path that feels authentic to you.
I work with clients experiencing sexual difficulties, intimacy loss and neurodivergent sensory needs.
Struggling with intimacy, sexual difficulties or communication? Sex and relationships have a rhythm that shifts through different life seasons, making it easy to feel out of sync. I provide a specialised, neuro-affirming space for individuals and couples to navigate complex dynamics and reclaim their connection.
Whether you face a loss of desire, painful sex (vaginismus) or communication loops that end in conflict, I offer an uncensored space to talk openly. Together, we reflect on where you are and co-construct a shared story that leads to a fulfilling sexual life—finding a path that feels authentic to you.
For those of us who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, disabled, racialised, or otherwise marginalized, things can be even tougher.
I’m an autistic counsellor, providing social justice informed therapy for adults (18 and over). My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, gender-, sexuality-, and relationship diversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive, because counselling should be a safe space for everyone; if you you don’t fit the social mould, I might just be the right counsellor for you.
For those of us who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, disabled, racialised, or otherwise marginalized, things can be even tougher.
I’m an autistic counsellor, providing social justice informed therapy for adults (18 and over). My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, gender-, sexuality-, and relationship diversity-affirming, and anti-oppressive, because counselling should be a safe space for everyone; if you you don’t fit the social mould, I might just be the right counsellor for you.
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
I regularly support people diagnosed, undiagnosed or self ID with ASD/Asperger’s/ADHD.
Since graduating, as a Person-Centred counsellor in 2005, I have been committed to creating safe spaces for people to heal. As well as close, empathic listening I offer EMDR and IFS or ‘parts’ work. These methods treat the symptoms of trauma to reduce suffering, improve daily functioning and increase self compassion, clarity, creativity and confidence.
I regularly support people diagnosed, undiagnosed or self ID with ASD/Asperger’s/ADHD.
Since graduating, as a Person-Centred counsellor in 2005, I have been committed to creating safe spaces for people to heal. As well as close, empathic listening I offer EMDR and IFS or ‘parts’ work. These methods treat the symptoms of trauma to reduce suffering, improve daily functioning and increase self compassion, clarity, creativity and confidence.
I work with Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD clients, with or without a formal diagnosis, and offer a safe, inclusive space where you can explore whatever you’re facing.
I am a trauma-informed counsellor supporting those experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout, overwhelm, masking, executive functioning challenges, sensory differences, and identity exploration. I offer a supportive space to feel heard, make sense of your experiences, and where helpful, use resources to support self-understanding and emotional regulation.
I work with Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD clients, with or without a formal diagnosis, and offer a safe, inclusive space where you can explore whatever you’re facing.
I am a trauma-informed counsellor supporting those experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout, overwhelm, masking, executive functioning challenges, sensory differences, and identity exploration. I offer a supportive space to feel heard, make sense of your experiences, and where helpful, use resources to support self-understanding and emotional regulation.
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. I also work relationally with individual adults. I offer a range of psychological services, including child assessments, child treatment, help for parents and individual therapy. Whatever the need may be, I can help to make sense of current challenges, dilemmas and strengths. I will utilise evidence-based approaches to tailor a bespoke package of intervention. I have over 18 years experience of working in mental-health services in the NHS, local authority, third sector and independent settings. I am the founder of Raising Minds Child and Family Psychology.
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. I also work relationally with individual adults. I offer a range of psychological services, including child assessments, child treatment, help for parents and individual therapy. Whatever the need may be, I can help to make sense of current challenges, dilemmas and strengths. I will utilise evidence-based approaches to tailor a bespoke package of intervention. I have over 18 years experience of working in mental-health services in the NHS, local authority, third sector and independent settings. I am the founder of Raising Minds Child and Family Psychology.
If you're thinking of reaching out to a therapist, it's likely something in your life doesn't feel right - and you’re not sure how to fix it. If you are struggling with persistent patterns you are struggling to break, therapy can help you make sense of what feels stuck or unresolved, and move towards a fuller, more connected life.
Whatever is bringing you here, I aim to offer a confidential space where you feel safe, understood, and not alone in working through it. My goal is that clients develop a more secure, empathetic relationship with themselves - after all, it's the longest and most crucial relationship we all have!
If you're thinking of reaching out to a therapist, it's likely something in your life doesn't feel right - and you’re not sure how to fix it. If you are struggling with persistent patterns you are struggling to break, therapy can help you make sense of what feels stuck or unresolved, and move towards a fuller, more connected life.
Whatever is bringing you here, I aim to offer a confidential space where you feel safe, understood, and not alone in working through it. My goal is that clients develop a more secure, empathetic relationship with themselves - after all, it's the longest and most crucial relationship we all have!
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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.