Autism Counselling in Salisbury
Are you autistic or wondering if you might be?
Perhaps you want to explore your own experience or want your child to be happy, confident and successful. You want someone to help you with effective and proven strategies that work. I have many years experience of working with autistic adults, young people and their families and I can also help you.
Are you autistic or wondering if you might be?
Perhaps you want to explore your own experience or want your child to be happy, confident and successful. You want someone to help you with effective and proven strategies that work. I have many years experience of working with autistic adults, young people and their families and I can also help you.
In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I offer direct one-to-one therapeutic work (currently via online practice), family sessions and parenting sessions. I also offer training and workshops to both families and professionals, particularly in relation to lifespan needs on the autism spectrum.
In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I offer direct one-to-one therapeutic work (currently via online practice), family sessions and parenting sessions. I also offer training and workshops to both families and professionals, particularly in relation to lifespan needs on the autism spectrum.
I work with adults & young people (aged 11+) using past & present experiences combined with professional skills & understanding to support people with ASD/ autism, ADHD/ADD, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, work/home/school transitions & trauma.
Are you in a position whereby your struggles or concerns are impacting on your day to day life? Then now could be a good time to seek some support. Often many difficulties overlap and counselling can help bring a sense of clarity by allowing you time to process, understanding, work through difficulties and overcome barriers, to live a more fulfilling life. You may be neuro-curious or have a diagnosis or traits that you want to understand and to learn about your strengths and feel empowered. You may want support with past trauma or help to work through the impact of a loved ones behaviour due to neurodivergence, addiction or trauma.
I work with adults & young people (aged 11+) using past & present experiences combined with professional skills & understanding to support people with ASD/ autism, ADHD/ADD, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, work/home/school transitions & trauma.
Are you in a position whereby your struggles or concerns are impacting on your day to day life? Then now could be a good time to seek some support. Often many difficulties overlap and counselling can help bring a sense of clarity by allowing you time to process, understanding, work through difficulties and overcome barriers, to live a more fulfilling life. You may be neuro-curious or have a diagnosis or traits that you want to understand and to learn about your strengths and feel empowered. You may want support with past trauma or help to work through the impact of a loved ones behaviour due to neurodivergence, addiction or trauma.
I support autism, SEN, and mental health challenges.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I support autism, SEN, and mental health challenges.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I work with clients to alleviate distress and de-tangle some of life's challenges: Stress, Anxiety, Low mood, Depression, Lack of motivation, and Relationship issues, with an understanding of ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia through lived experience.
I offer a person-centred approach to counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapies (Attachment). This integrative perspective may challenge some of your thinking while validating your feelings as we gently explore how you can move ahead - what you do (and don't) want to change.
I work with clients to alleviate distress and de-tangle some of life's challenges: Stress, Anxiety, Low mood, Depression, Lack of motivation, and Relationship issues, with an understanding of ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia through lived experience.
I offer a person-centred approach to counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapies (Attachment). This integrative perspective may challenge some of your thinking while validating your feelings as we gently explore how you can move ahead - what you do (and don't) want to change.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I draw on a background of working in the NHS and university mental health services to help the people I work with to talk about and find a way through a wide range of emotional and relationship problems. I work with adults (18 years and over) from many different walks of life. My style of working is supportive, respectful and collaborative.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I draw on a background of working in the NHS and university mental health services to help the people I work with to talk about and find a way through a wide range of emotional and relationship problems. I work with adults (18 years and over) from many different walks of life. My style of working is supportive, respectful and collaborative.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space in which to talk through challenges or concerns you are currently facing?
My name is Kathy and I am a BACP qualified integrative counsellor with a commitment for supporting others through challenging times by providing a safe space for you to be heard, accepted and understood. A space in which we can work collaboratively together to try and make sense of your individual experiences and work towards helping you to understand yourself, your relationships and your world in more depth.
Please email me or leave an answer phone message if you would like to get in contact.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space in which to talk through challenges or concerns you are currently facing?
My name is Kathy and I am a BACP qualified integrative counsellor with a commitment for supporting others through challenging times by providing a safe space for you to be heard, accepted and understood. A space in which we can work collaboratively together to try and make sense of your individual experiences and work towards helping you to understand yourself, your relationships and your world in more depth.
Please email me or leave an answer phone message if you would like to get in contact.
Do you ever feel flooded by emotions, uneasy in your own skin, or like you’re going numb just to get through the day? Experiences—whether big or small—can remain stored in the mind and body, showing up as tension, intrusive thoughts, repeating patterns, brain fog, or a sense of disconnection.
I offer a supportive, somatic and holistic approach to help you navigate past and present experiences, release what’s stuck, and tune into your body’s story. Together, we can soften limiting beliefs and move toward feeling at home in yourself and more connected to your surroundings—with greater calm, balance, and vitality.
Do you ever feel flooded by emotions, uneasy in your own skin, or like you’re going numb just to get through the day? Experiences—whether big or small—can remain stored in the mind and body, showing up as tension, intrusive thoughts, repeating patterns, brain fog, or a sense of disconnection.
I offer a supportive, somatic and holistic approach to help you navigate past and present experiences, release what’s stuck, and tune into your body’s story. Together, we can soften limiting beliefs and move toward feeling at home in yourself and more connected to your surroundings—with greater calm, balance, and vitality.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled?
Using my Humanistic Gestalt training I can utilise creative tools to encourage new perspectives and greater understanding. If you want a more solution focussed approach I can work with CBT towards a goal. The two different approaches allow me to work with flexibly in a way which is most appropriate for your and your wishes for counselling.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled?
Using my Humanistic Gestalt training I can utilise creative tools to encourage new perspectives and greater understanding. If you want a more solution focussed approach I can work with CBT towards a goal. The two different approaches allow me to work with flexibly in a way which is most appropriate for your and your wishes for counselling.
My CBT, Psychology and Family Therapy colleagues and I work together, supporting each other in providing a tailored, timely service, with warmth, confidentiality, and professionalism at it's heart. We offer appointments face to face in our offices in Salisbury and online where requested. You can arrange a telephone discussion with one of our senior Practitioners, free of charge, giving you the opportunity to explore your specific needs and wishes and allowing us to suggest recommendations from within or outside our team.
My CBT, Psychology and Family Therapy colleagues and I work together, supporting each other in providing a tailored, timely service, with warmth, confidentiality, and professionalism at it's heart. We offer appointments face to face in our offices in Salisbury and online where requested. You can arrange a telephone discussion with one of our senior Practitioners, free of charge, giving you the opportunity to explore your specific needs and wishes and allowing us to suggest recommendations from within or outside our team.
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your lived experience.
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your lived experience.
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
I am a BACP Accredited Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and have worked with young and adult clients for some time. Being an Integrative Counsellor means I draw upon several different theories, so I may offer a seamless and tailor made approach for each individual client. I have full Indemnity Insurance and take monthly supervision for both my Online and telephone services. Working with clients is my passion, I am able to offer a space where the client can be free to express themselves without judgement or pressure. I take great care to maintain my client's confidentiality at all times and adhere to the BACP's ethical framework.
I am a BACP Accredited Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and have worked with young and adult clients for some time. Being an Integrative Counsellor means I draw upon several different theories, so I may offer a seamless and tailor made approach for each individual client. I have full Indemnity Insurance and take monthly supervision for both my Online and telephone services. Working with clients is my passion, I am able to offer a space where the client can be free to express themselves without judgement or pressure. I take great care to maintain my client's confidentiality at all times and adhere to the BACP's ethical framework.
I am also a diagnosing clinician ( ASD and ADHD ) working as an expert witness and clinical supervisor ( RAPPS)
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
I am also a diagnosing clinician ( ASD and ADHD ) working as an expert witness and clinical supervisor ( RAPPS)
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in North Devon, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community.
I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in North Devon, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community.
I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
I am a transformational life and career coach: I change lives, and I am passionate about what I do. Having radically transformed my own life, both professional and personal, I am now dedicated to working with others to help them do the same. You can have the life you dream of. Are you ready to commit to making a significant change in your life? Do you want to identify your inner strengths and weaknesses and learn how to use these to love the life you have been blessed with? If these sound familiar then coaching with me may be the answer you have been looking for.
I am a transformational life and career coach: I change lives, and I am passionate about what I do. Having radically transformed my own life, both professional and personal, I am now dedicated to working with others to help them do the same. You can have the life you dream of. Are you ready to commit to making a significant change in your life? Do you want to identify your inner strengths and weaknesses and learn how to use these to love the life you have been blessed with? If these sound familiar then coaching with me may be the answer you have been looking for.
My name is Nichola, I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor/Life Coach. You will see I am a very easy person to talk to. As a counsellor I realise that life brings with it for a lot of people, past and present problems which can have a knock on effect on your mental health. This then has an effect on both you, and on the relationships around you. I deal with a vast range of problems and mental health issues. Please whatever it is that has brought you here, I will work with you side by side so you can begin to challenge what ever it is that his going on for you today.
My name is Nichola, I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor/Life Coach. You will see I am a very easy person to talk to. As a counsellor I realise that life brings with it for a lot of people, past and present problems which can have a knock on effect on your mental health. This then has an effect on both you, and on the relationships around you. I deal with a vast range of problems and mental health issues. Please whatever it is that has brought you here, I will work with you side by side so you can begin to challenge what ever it is that his going on for you today.
You might be carrying more than feels manageable right now. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to make sense of your experiences. Maybe you have been trying to cope on your own for a long time, or you have reached a point where something needs to shift but you're not sure where to start.
In our sessions you won't have to hold all of this by yourself. You'll have a calm, safe space where you can unpack your feelings at a pace that feels right for you. I blend talking therapy with creative approaches, giving you different ways to express yourself and explore what's going on beneath the surface.
You might be carrying more than feels manageable right now. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to make sense of your experiences. Maybe you have been trying to cope on your own for a long time, or you have reached a point where something needs to shift but you're not sure where to start.
In our sessions you won't have to hold all of this by yourself. You'll have a calm, safe space where you can unpack your feelings at a pace that feels right for you. I blend talking therapy with creative approaches, giving you different ways to express yourself and explore what's going on beneath the surface.
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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.