Autism Counselling in Somerton
I offer in-person and online counselling for children and young people up to the age of 19, as well as online executive function coaching for young people and adults with ADHD and ASD.
I am an Integrative Child Counsellor and mindfulness teacher and have worked in the field of mental health for over a decade. I have experience of working with children and young people (CYP) of all ages (4-19), both in a school setting and in private practice. I offer a relaxed and creative space for young people experiencing difficulties.
I offer in-person and online counselling for children and young people up to the age of 19, as well as online executive function coaching for young people and adults with ADHD and ASD.
I am an Integrative Child Counsellor and mindfulness teacher and have worked in the field of mental health for over a decade. I have experience of working with children and young people (CYP) of all ages (4-19), both in a school setting and in private practice. I offer a relaxed and creative space for young people experiencing difficulties.
I welcome clients who are looking for a trans-personal/psycho-spiritual approach. My clients are mostly neuro-diverse, navigating chronic illness, disability or recovering from grief & trauma. (Or all of the above). I can be your guide & ally as you explore whats going on in your life - the conflicts, difficulties, obstacles, and places where you are carrying the wound. I can assist you in untangling the issues and finding a clearer path forward. I will offer deep listening, be curious about body awareness, and together we will find the arcetypal narrative of your story, working with the different parts of you towards integration.
I welcome clients who are looking for a trans-personal/psycho-spiritual approach. My clients are mostly neuro-diverse, navigating chronic illness, disability or recovering from grief & trauma. (Or all of the above). I can be your guide & ally as you explore whats going on in your life - the conflicts, difficulties, obstacles, and places where you are carrying the wound. I can assist you in untangling the issues and finding a clearer path forward. I will offer deep listening, be curious about body awareness, and together we will find the arcetypal narrative of your story, working with the different parts of you towards integration.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever.
By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress.
I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever.
By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress.
I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
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My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I qualified in 2008, after a 12 month NHS placement and MSc in Psychological Therapy, accredited by the British Psychological Society. I'm experienced in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and person-centred counselling. I'm also trained in Gottman relationship therapy.
My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I qualified in 2008, after a 12 month NHS placement and MSc in Psychological Therapy, accredited by the British Psychological Society. I'm experienced in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, and person-centred counselling. I'm also trained in Gottman relationship therapy.
Many people I work with are autistic or have ADHD — formally diagnosed or self-recognised — and often only realise this later in life.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself — discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
Many people I work with are autistic or have ADHD — formally diagnosed or self-recognised — and often only realise this later in life.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself — discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
I can support you and your loved ones to overcome a wide range of difficulties, with particular expertise in working with: anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders (including Anorexia, ARFID Bulimia), depression and low mood, neurodiversity ( Autism and ADHD), and physical health conditions.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and three other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I can support you and your loved ones to overcome a wide range of difficulties, with particular expertise in working with: anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders (including Anorexia, ARFID Bulimia), depression and low mood, neurodiversity ( Autism and ADHD), and physical health conditions.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and three other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
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.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
Are you questioning whether you are autistic, ADHD (or both) or grappling with a recent diagnosis?
By helping you understand how your experiences have brought you to this point in your life we can find a more fulfilling way for you to live. Since 2011, I have supported hundreds of clients to work through their difficulties and to lead more fulfilling lives. Identifying your problems is the first step in working through them.
Are you questioning whether you are autistic, ADHD (or both) or grappling with a recent diagnosis?
By helping you understand how your experiences have brought you to this point in your life we can find a more fulfilling way for you to live. Since 2011, I have supported hundreds of clients to work through their difficulties and to lead more fulfilling lives. Identifying your problems is the first step in working through them.
There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
My work supports sensitive or overwhelmed people, including neurodivergent and Autistic clients, LGBTQIA+ and late-blooming queer folk, and those exploring alternative relationships.
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way?
I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
My work supports sensitive or overwhelmed people, including neurodivergent and Autistic clients, LGBTQIA+ and late-blooming queer folk, and those exploring alternative relationships.
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way?
I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I draw on my training in DBT and trauma therapy, and from my experience of working with dozens of individuals with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and PMDD, to approach your current situation from a holistic standpoint.
There are only two things that you need to bring with you when you visit The Sanctuary: yourself and your truth. Show up with your whole self and let me take care of the rest.
Accessing counselling for the first time, or returning to counselling after a break, can be a huge step. You may be looking for counselling because there’s something specific that you know that you’d like to work on, or because there’s something going on for you but you’re not quite sure what it is. Whatever the reason is that you’ve found yourself here, I am here to work with you without judgement so you can become the version of yourself that you want to be.
I draw on my training in DBT and trauma therapy, and from my experience of working with dozens of individuals with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and PMDD, to approach your current situation from a holistic standpoint.
There are only two things that you need to bring with you when you visit The Sanctuary: yourself and your truth. Show up with your whole self and let me take care of the rest.
Accessing counselling for the first time, or returning to counselling after a break, can be a huge step. You may be looking for counselling because there’s something specific that you know that you’d like to work on, or because there’s something going on for you but you’re not quite sure what it is. Whatever the reason is that you’ve found yourself here, I am here to work with you without judgement so you can become the version of yourself that you want to be.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
Identifying the thoughts, feelings and inner struggles that are holding you back can be daunting, but my role is to walk alongside you, enabling you to find clarity, calm, and good mental health. Central to my counselling ethos is the importance of creating a safe, non-judgemental place, where you are free to be yourself, and to explore any aspect of life that is important to you.
Identifying the thoughts, feelings and inner struggles that are holding you back can be daunting, but my role is to walk alongside you, enabling you to find clarity, calm, and good mental health. Central to my counselling ethos is the importance of creating a safe, non-judgemental place, where you are free to be yourself, and to explore any aspect of life that is important to you.
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments.
Our aim is to empower our patients and their families by sharing our knowledge and experience of working with neurodevelopmental conditions. We offer therapy & programmes around: • Understanding the diagnosis • Improve communication/social skills • Understand & manage emotions • Understand & manage behaviour • Sensory profile • Improve executive functions
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments.
Our aim is to empower our patients and their families by sharing our knowledge and experience of working with neurodevelopmental conditions. We offer therapy & programmes around: • Understanding the diagnosis • Improve communication/social skills • Understand & manage emotions • Understand & manage behaviour • Sensory profile • Improve executive functions
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing. Perhaps you are a parent who is struggling with self-criticism and guilt around your parenting, or perhaps you are finding yourself becoming angry and would like to become a calmer parent. Possibly your child is struggling with attending school or they have recently become more distant from you. Whatever your parenting challenge, whether it be directly for yourself or to support your child, I am passionate and available to help. Through my work I strive to increase family bonding and move your parenting from feeling like you are thriving, not just surviving.
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing. Perhaps you are a parent who is struggling with self-criticism and guilt around your parenting, or perhaps you are finding yourself becoming angry and would like to become a calmer parent. Possibly your child is struggling with attending school or they have recently become more distant from you. Whatever your parenting challenge, whether it be directly for yourself or to support your child, I am passionate and available to help. Through my work I strive to increase family bonding and move your parenting from feeling like you are thriving, not just surviving.
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.
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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.