Autism Counselling in Redditch

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Sasha Hvidsten
Psychiatrist
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders.
We offer medication when necessary, but also talking therapy, anxiety management, sensory work, emotion regulation support and DBT informed strategies, EMDR. We offer support and advice for education access and the difficult EHCP process. School visits available when necessary.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders.
We offer medication when necessary, but also talking therapy, anxiety management, sensory work, emotion regulation support and DBT informed strategies, EMDR. We offer support and advice for education access and the difficult EHCP process. School visits available when necessary.
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Chrystal Therapy (Autism / ADHD)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Struggling with ADHD or Autism?
Feeling Overwhelmed or Stuck? Calm the noise; take the next small step. Struggling to Feel Good About Yourself? Quiet the critic; rebuild self‑trust with real wins. Disconnected from People You Care About? Repair communication; set gentle, protective boundaries. Carrying More Than You Can Handle? Share the load; simplify routines and breathe.
Struggling with ADHD or Autism?
Feeling Overwhelmed or Stuck? Calm the noise; take the next small step. Struggling to Feel Good About Yourself? Quiet the critic; rebuild self‑trust with real wins. Disconnected from People You Care About? Repair communication; set gentle, protective boundaries. Carrying More Than You Can Handle? Share the load; simplify routines and breathe.
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Everest Clinic - ADHD and Autism Assessment Centre
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
We are a private psychology clinic dedicated to ADHD and Autism diagnosis.
Our comprehensive assessments for ADHD and Autism, for children, adults and specific for women, use a series of evidence-based and innovative techniques to ensure the most accurate results and the best treatment for you.
We are a private psychology clinic dedicated to ADHD and Autism diagnosis.
Our comprehensive assessments for ADHD and Autism, for children, adults and specific for women, use a series of evidence-based and innovative techniques to ensure the most accurate results and the best treatment for you.
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Beata Bakiej
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Life has a way of taking us down some pretty rough roads at times, and it can make us feel alone, anxious, angry, confused, all sorts of emotions, that when left can build and bring us down even further. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and it can interfere with our enjoyment of life and keep us stuck. Breath, you are not alone. Sometimes you just need someone to hear you. I’m here to listen and assist you with the issues you are experiencing. I have a passion for helping people learn to cope with and overcome the issues that are hindering their lives. It can be daunting to reach out, but that is where I can help.
Life has a way of taking us down some pretty rough roads at times, and it can make us feel alone, anxious, angry, confused, all sorts of emotions, that when left can build and bring us down even further. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and it can interfere with our enjoyment of life and keep us stuck. Breath, you are not alone. Sometimes you just need someone to hear you. I’m here to listen and assist you with the issues you are experiencing. I have a passion for helping people learn to cope with and overcome the issues that are hindering their lives. It can be daunting to reach out, but that is where I can help.
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Emma Tait
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
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Shannon Ryder
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Hi, I'm Shannon an Integrative Therapist with a Master's Degree, meaning that I am extensively trained in different counselling styles to create the best approach that suits you as an individual, as one size doesn't fit all. Throughout my practice, I began specialising in Children, Young People and Families, however now successfully work with Adults and Couples with various life difficulties too.
Hi, I'm Shannon an Integrative Therapist with a Master's Degree, meaning that I am extensively trained in different counselling styles to create the best approach that suits you as an individual, as one size doesn't fit all. Throughout my practice, I began specialising in Children, Young People and Families, however now successfully work with Adults and Couples with various life difficulties too.
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Smalltalk
Psychotherapist, MBACP
3 Endorsed
I am experienced in trauma, bereavement and loss (including pets), relationship and family problems, employment related anxieties, neurodiversity issues particularly ADHD and autism, as well as general anxiety and depression.
I do this job because I want to help people. Absolute confidentiality is guaranteed. Use my free intro call, email or WhatsApp and I’ll answer any questions (I can even tell you how it all works!). It really is a team effort, I’m there to listen and to help you find your way. My approach can help you to a achieve a clearer understanding of yourself.
I am experienced in trauma, bereavement and loss (including pets), relationship and family problems, employment related anxieties, neurodiversity issues particularly ADHD and autism, as well as general anxiety and depression.
I do this job because I want to help people. Absolute confidentiality is guaranteed. Use my free intro call, email or WhatsApp and I’ll answer any questions (I can even tell you how it all works!). It really is a team effort, I’m there to listen and to help you find your way. My approach can help you to a achieve a clearer understanding of yourself.
01527 741552 View 01527 741552
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Kay Winters
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
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Lara Page
Counsellor, MBACP
I understand how social anxiety, arranging appointments, visiting new places and unmasking can be huge barriers for neurodivergent clients to seek counselling.
Hello, I’m Lara, and welcome to my page. I’m a neurodiversity informed counsellor offering both short term solution focused therapy and long term interpersonal and relational therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to choose the right therapist to meet your needs, so my aim is to provide a supportive and accepting space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and goals at your own pace. At times, we can feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed or caught in cycles of shame. My role is to help you feel at ease and truly heard, without fear of judgment. Our work is collaborative and I draw from both humanistic approaches and CBT.
I understand how social anxiety, arranging appointments, visiting new places and unmasking can be huge barriers for neurodivergent clients to seek counselling.
Hello, I’m Lara, and welcome to my page. I’m a neurodiversity informed counsellor offering both short term solution focused therapy and long term interpersonal and relational therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to choose the right therapist to meet your needs, so my aim is to provide a supportive and accepting space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and goals at your own pace. At times, we can feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed or caught in cycles of shame. My role is to help you feel at ease and truly heard, without fear of judgment. Our work is collaborative and I draw from both humanistic approaches and CBT.
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Alison Stevens
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello and thank you for choosing to look at my profile. Are you finding life difficult and challenging? Maybe leaving you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, isolated, with your mind full of thoughts and worries? Maybe you don't really know how you're feeling. At times like this I believe it is beneficial to have someone to talk too, someone who will offer support and really listen, empathically and without judgement. As an experienced Integrative Counsellor my first priority will be to offer you a safe space where you feel accepted. Where you can press pause on life and have time just for you.
Hello and thank you for choosing to look at my profile. Are you finding life difficult and challenging? Maybe leaving you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, isolated, with your mind full of thoughts and worries? Maybe you don't really know how you're feeling. At times like this I believe it is beneficial to have someone to talk too, someone who will offer support and really listen, empathically and without judgement. As an experienced Integrative Counsellor my first priority will be to offer you a safe space where you feel accepted. Where you can press pause on life and have time just for you.
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Bromsgrove & Redditch Therapy Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
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Terina Talbot Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The difference between us (therapist and client) is that I have walked similar paths before so I am able to recognise the challenge and your courage in taking the first step. The important thing is, we do this walk together. I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The difference between us (therapist and client) is that I have walked similar paths before so I am able to recognise the challenge and your courage in taking the first step. The important thing is, we do this walk together. I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
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Kristyna Hallam
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, borderline personality disorder and I also support neurodivergent clients.
My main framework is systemic family therapy, which looks at how relationships may influence how you feel and behave. We explore patterns within these systems that may be affecting your well-being. I am also trained in DBT, so I can offer you skills to cope with emotions, stress or interpersonal situations. I am happy to teach you about mindfulness as well.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, borderline personality disorder and I also support neurodivergent clients.
My main framework is systemic family therapy, which looks at how relationships may influence how you feel and behave. We explore patterns within these systems that may be affecting your well-being. I am also trained in DBT, so I can offer you skills to cope with emotions, stress or interpersonal situations. I am happy to teach you about mindfulness as well.
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Natalie Kynoch counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello my name is Natalie. I offer therapy for children, adolescent's and adults. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I have been in practice for over ten years. I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Counselling , Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) and Creative Counselling. I work both online and face to face. The approach used will depend on what works best with your issue and your own personal preference. If you are unsure, what may be the most helpful do not worry, this is explored fully at your intial sessions.
Hello my name is Natalie. I offer therapy for children, adolescent's and adults. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I have been in practice for over ten years. I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Counselling , Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) and Creative Counselling. I work both online and face to face. The approach used will depend on what works best with your issue and your own personal preference. If you are unsure, what may be the most helpful do not worry, this is explored fully at your intial sessions.
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Liz Saunders
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi and welcome to my profile! I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the BABCP. We can all experience difficult times in our lives that we may require help and support with.  When we experience distress we can often have negative feelings and thoughts which can influence how we react to a certain situation. We can often find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours that can be hard to break.  CBT works on a 'here and now' basis, exploring your current difficulties and give you effective coping strategies to be able to make changes in your life and move forwards.
Hi and welcome to my profile! I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the BABCP. We can all experience difficult times in our lives that we may require help and support with.  When we experience distress we can often have negative feelings and thoughts which can influence how we react to a certain situation. We can often find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours that can be hard to break.  CBT works on a 'here and now' basis, exploring your current difficulties and give you effective coping strategies to be able to make changes in your life and move forwards.
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Amanda Burton
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Sinead White
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Pershore WR10
They might be neurodivergent, parent carers, or just used to putting everyone else first.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s going on for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or wanting to reconnect with yourself, I’ll meet you where you are. I have particular experience with neurodivergence, parent carers, and the impact of domestic abuse.
They might be neurodivergent, parent carers, or just used to putting everyone else first.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s going on for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or wanting to reconnect with yourself, I’ll meet you where you are. I have particular experience with neurodivergence, parent carers, and the impact of domestic abuse.
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Wrekin View Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
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Diverse Therapy - Gemma Silander Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Perhaps you are somebody with the traits of ADHD or Autism, which is making daily life hard to navigate.
I am a person-centred / integrative Counsellor, which means that I draw upon elements from different modalities of counselling to match your unique needs. I can give you the care and empathy you need to make sense of what is going on for you. I have specialist training in supporting children and young people and will support them in an age appropriate way.
Perhaps you are somebody with the traits of ADHD or Autism, which is making daily life hard to navigate.
I am a person-centred / integrative Counsellor, which means that I draw upon elements from different modalities of counselling to match your unique needs. I can give you the care and empathy you need to make sense of what is going on for you. I have specialist training in supporting children and young people and will support them in an age appropriate way.
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Staffordshire Neurodiversity & Psychology Service
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Lichfield WS13
I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Therapeutically, I work integratively—drawing on models such as CBT, EMDR, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and compassion-focused approaches—adapting interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.I have experience working with young people and adults with with varying difficulties such anxiety conditions, depression, PTSD/trauma, eating difficulties.
I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Therapeutically, I work integratively—drawing on models such as CBT, EMDR, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and compassion-focused approaches—adapting interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.I have experience working with young people and adults with with varying difficulties such anxiety conditions, depression, PTSD/trauma, eating difficulties.
01543 398785 View 01543 398785
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.