Autism Counselling in Stafford

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Joanne Wright
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism . I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
01785 335997
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Stafford ST20
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Liz Jane Cartlidge
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals with mild to moderate levels of psychological distress and specifically focus on individuals with Long term Health conditions, PTSD, Autism and Social Anxiety.
I will encourage you to move forward in a positive way.. and help you to identify any unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck. I am a gentle kind compassionate and curious therapist who has personal insight into mental health. I will offer you time to explore your distress in a non judgemental and confidential setting.
01283 243906
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Stafford ST16
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Healthy Minds Stafford Limited
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
With over 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, I can help you deal with issues in your daily life and provide you with the support/interventions to overcome them. Marriage Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety Treatment, OCD Treatment, Stress, Counselling Anger Management, Family Therapy, Counselling For Depression, Gender issues. The therapy provided by Healthy Minds Stafford can: Help you talk about issues you find difficult to discuss with others. Give you the confidence to make changes to improve your life. Offer new insights into your issues from a fresh and impartial perspective.
01785 472435
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Stafford ST16
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Rachel Jardine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Before training in counselling, I qualified as a children’s mindfulness coach, and worked in support roles for over 10 years, including specialist one-to-one educational support, special educational needs advice and supporting children in care. I can offer understanding of the complex impact of living with neurodivergence, both from my own experience and from supporting others. My therapeutic experience includes working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse; childhood/developmental trauma; living with neurodivergence; and difficulties including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
01889 227291
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Stafford ST16
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Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.
01543 220373
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Stafford ST19
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Helen Stansfield-Boys
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you unsure of who to talk to or where to turn for help and support? My counselling service could be the perfect place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.
01785 550508
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Stafford ST20
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Alan James Naughton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.
01543 399608
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Stafford ST16
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Clare Marie Abbotts
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You may be considering counselling because you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in pain or trying to work through grief. Perhaps you need to feel more confident, or find a you that feels, well, more you. Perhaps something happened that you've never been able to understand. Perhaps you're feeling sad or depressed, or feel so anxious that its impacting on your day to day life. Perhaps you don't know what's wrong. By helping you to explore and identify your feelings, I can help you to better understand what you need to get through what's troubling you, and make the small changes that make a big difference.
01782 493872
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Stafford ST16
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Dr Matt Johnson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Matt, thank you for reading my profile. I'm a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adults of all ages who are experiencing psychological difficulties. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, trauma, grief, loss and bereavement, work related stress, adjustment to significant life events, parenting stress, family and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or confidence issues, I can help you to deal more effectively with the challenges that life throws at you, to focus your efforts on the goals and values that are most important and so move towards living the life you want.
01782 493119
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Stafford ST16
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Debbie Kindon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For some, life throws us a curveball and often when we’re least expecting it. Others may feel that pressures have been building over a long period of time. We can face challenges and get stuck which sometimes can be overwhelming. Depression, anxiety, stresses and issues in life may lead you to needing a person to talk to who is neutral, non-judgmental, empathetic and a good listener. Your wellbeing is important to me so I will treat you with the upmost respect and work with you to help achieve your goals. Based in Eccleshall I am close to Stafford, Stone, Market Drayton, Loggerheads, Stoke, Newport and Telford.
07380 309229
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Stafford ST16
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Peace of Mind Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to Children, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
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Stafford ST16
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Sherwin Psychological Therapies
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and adults overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause and managing chronic illness.
07723 490507
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Stafford ST16
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Teresa Lewis
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
Teresa Lewis is a Senior Accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred). Qualified in 1995, Teresa has been providing counselling and psychotherapy treatment for nearly 30 years. Teresa has completed over 30,000 therapy sessions and has successfully dealt with a wide range of issues from anger management to health anxiety. Teresa holds a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is also a qualified EMDR practitioner and accredited mindfulness teacher.
01902 827808
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Stafford ST16
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Cheshire Therapy and Veterans Counselling Services
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is available face to face/via WhatsApp. Practice is based on academic research and personal experiences. I assist and enable clients to better understand dysfuntional thinking practices; to prevent traumatic experiences impacting on their present thinking practices. Areas of expertise: anxiety and anger: trauma related issues (combat, childhood, self harm ideation): sexual identity: work/education anxieties: low mood/depression: Combat related PTSD (including family members): all transitional issues. Clients are the expert of their own lives. I offer a free 15 minute phone call to discuss your issues.
07492 886984
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Stone ST15
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Being Yew (counselling and psychotherapy)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life changes! Understanding the next step or how to proceed, initially can be one of the most difficult. Not knowing where to turn, what to do or even if tomorrow is going to happen! And if it does, how am I going to cope? This may be mental health, relationship challenges or breakdown, anxiety, depression, a life changing event, health or loss. At Being Yew, I offer a confidential space where you can speak openly, knowing that you are heard and understood for what you are experiencing. Together, you can choose how you respond and enable yourself to be how you want to be and take ownership.
07480 786864
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Newport TF10
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Rhondda Waterworth
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and offer services to individuals, couples and families remotely. I have over a decade of experience in providing therapy and supporting many clients across the world. And have experience of working within the mental health services and private practice in Australia, as well as private practice in France and the UK. This experience includes specialised techniques for helping children, adolescents, families, adults, as well as couples’ therapy.
01905 969107
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Newport TF10
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Online Therapists

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Kevin Coogan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’ve worked with people with dementia, learning disabilities or autism for over 30 years.
The pandemic and lockdown saw a dramatic increase in social isolation and loneliness, but it also saw an increase in people reaching out for help from counselling and psychotherapy. As a joint-qualified counsellor and social worker, I have seen this change first-hand. It’s okay to recognise that you are feeling overwhelmed and need help; it’s okay to realise that you are stuck in a pattern of behaviour that you know is doing you no good; it’s okay to recognise that there’s something in your life that you want to change. As a Person-Centred therapist, my job is to work with you to create a space from which change is possible.
0161 524 0011
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Manchester M20
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Victoria Campbell
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in: ADHD, Autism , Relationships, Teenagers, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Bereavement and Loss.
No matter what you bring to therapy, I will treat you with warmth and respect. Free consultation available to all. I have a comfortable room in Stockport Centre. I have years experience and am naturally confident in creating a relaxed welcoming environment, where you, can freely express your thoughts, and feelings and truly be heard. I aim to bring into focus the tools, strategies and techniques you already have that empower growth and forward movement in life. I will assist in finding new perspectives, where appropriate, that help to bring self-awareness, strength, self-belief and enable positive personal growth and change.
0161 524 0608
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Cheadle Hulme SK8
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Alison Edwards Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I’m experienced in adapting therapy for clients who have autism and ADHD/ADD.
Choosing a professional to help you with your struggles can be a stressful process. Many people have heard of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but aren’t sure what it involves, and don’t know whether they need CBT, counselling or something else. That’s not a problem - I will provide an initial phone or video consultation to answer questions, listen to your concerns and discuss with you what you are looking for. My first session involves an assessment of your current difficulties from the perspective of a trained mental health professional, and working with you to establish whether CBT or counselling would be most beneficial for you.
01392 321135
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Manchester M60
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Natalie Mills
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Aside from my private practice, I work for Respect For All who specialise in counselling adults and children with autism and learning disabilities.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
0161 850 3632
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Manchester M21
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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.