Autism Counselling in Street
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious, especially as a neurodivergent individual, and want to cope better with life's challenges, I’m here to help.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges with compassion and understanding. A key area of my expertise is working with neurodivergent individuals. I understand the unique experiences and perspectives that come with neurodiversity, and I provide tailored support that acknowledges and respects each person's individuality.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious, especially as a neurodivergent individual, and want to cope better with life's challenges, I’m here to help.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges with compassion and understanding. A key area of my expertise is working with neurodivergent individuals. I understand the unique experiences and perspectives that come with neurodiversity, and I provide tailored support that acknowledges and respects each person's individuality.
I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I am flexible and adaptable to your needs. I offer ecotherapy (as walking & talking therapy) as I believe that connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeing. I am a humanistic therapist, which has an emphasis on a persons’ individual nature and how this impacts wellbeing.
I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I am flexible and adaptable to your needs. I offer ecotherapy (as walking & talking therapy) as I believe that connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeing. I am a humanistic therapist, which has an emphasis on a persons’ individual nature and how this impacts wellbeing.
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.
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.
Hello and a warm welcome! My name is Sharon and I am a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. You may find yourself in need of help and support and have gathered the courage to reach out. Well done for making this step on your therapeutic journey. I am here to listen and support you. You may find that your previous coping strategies are no longer working for you, or you may wish to work through life experiences that have negatively impacted your life. Wherever you find yourself today, I will work with you so that you can explore your obstacles and reach the outcome that you hope to achieve.
Hello and a warm welcome! My name is Sharon and I am a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. You may find yourself in need of help and support and have gathered the courage to reach out. Well done for making this step on your therapeutic journey. I am here to listen and support you. You may find that your previous coping strategies are no longer working for you, or you may wish to work through life experiences that have negatively impacted your life. Wherever you find yourself today, I will work with you so that you can explore your obstacles and reach the outcome that you hope to achieve.
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £30–£65...
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £30–£65...
Our counselling offers help in addressing the difficult areas of your life. This might involve loss and grief, relationship troubles or problems at work. Equally, there are times when the cause is not clear but you still feel something is wrong. Colleagues, family and friends can be a great source of support but it's not always easy to confide in those closest to you. At times like these, talking to someone who is not personally involved can make a difference. A professional counsellor will listen to you without making judgments and can help you find new resources within yourself.
Our counselling offers help in addressing the difficult areas of your life. This might involve loss and grief, relationship troubles or problems at work. Equally, there are times when the cause is not clear but you still feel something is wrong. Colleagues, family and friends can be a great source of support but it's not always easy to confide in those closest to you. At times like these, talking to someone who is not personally involved can make a difference. A professional counsellor will listen to you without making judgments and can help you find new resources within yourself.
Five years experience in private practice as a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist in training.
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, helping you find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach creates a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. We work to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs holding you back, fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance. Through this you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and meaningful changes can emerge.
Five years experience in private practice as a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist in training.
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, helping you find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach creates a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. We work to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs holding you back, fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance. Through this you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and meaningful changes can emerge.
Effective, fast and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues including: • depression/low mood • panic attacks • phobias • low self-esteem • self-harming . eating disorders • poor concentration • relationship problems • anxiety and stress • anger problems • post-traumatic stress disorder including military (PTSD) • addiction (all kinds) • obsessions (OCD) • poor sleep
Effective, fast and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues including: • depression/low mood • panic attacks • phobias • low self-esteem • self-harming . eating disorders • poor concentration • relationship problems • anxiety and stress • anger problems • post-traumatic stress disorder including military (PTSD) • addiction (all kinds) • obsessions (OCD) • poor sleep
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, bereavement, parental separation, global developmental delay, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sensory differences, attachment disorders and trauma.
Within play therapy sessions, a range of creative materials and toys are available, facilitating the expression of thoughts and feelings through creativity and play. Sessions with older children and adolescents combine a person-centred counselling approach with the use of creative activities such as drawing, painting, model making and story writing.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, bereavement, parental separation, global developmental delay, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sensory differences, attachment disorders and trauma.
Within play therapy sessions, a range of creative materials and toys are available, facilitating the expression of thoughts and feelings through creativity and play. Sessions with older children and adolescents combine a person-centred counselling approach with the use of creative activities such as drawing, painting, model making and story writing.
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I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
My approach is integrative, which means I use different techniques and approaches to best suit the person in front of me. I sit on a person centered basis, and use a lot of psychodynamic work to explore the root of what's causing difficulties, and how your life experiences have impacted your present. I bring in other techniques such as CBT when useful.
I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
My approach is integrative, which means I use different techniques and approaches to best suit the person in front of me. I sit on a person centered basis, and use a lot of psychodynamic work to explore the root of what's causing difficulties, and how your life experiences have impacted your present. I bring in other techniques such as CBT when useful.
I have also worked exstensively with autism ADD/ADHD and understanding the nervous system in relation to these presentations.
I am a counsellor and supervisor who focuses on the value of the therapeutic relationship and how trust and safety can support you and help you to validate and understand your experience without judgement. I work as a room based and equine/nature assisted somatic trauma therapist, yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner. I have trained with Equusoma which brings elements of somatic experiencing into the experience of equine connection, I am also training in Somatic Experiencing. The work I do helps to integrate and process the experience of the mind and the body.
I have also worked exstensively with autism ADD/ADHD and understanding the nervous system in relation to these presentations.
I am a counsellor and supervisor who focuses on the value of the therapeutic relationship and how trust and safety can support you and help you to validate and understand your experience without judgement. I work as a room based and equine/nature assisted somatic trauma therapist, yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner. I have trained with Equusoma which brings elements of somatic experiencing into the experience of equine connection, I am also training in Somatic Experiencing. The work I do helps to integrate and process the experience of the mind and the body.
I am neurodivergent myself, and have a particular understanding of how ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence can affect emotional well-being, relationships, identity and daily life.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. This might be following specific life events and experiences, or maybe because things just don't feel right, without a clear reason why.
Many people I work with describe feeling low in mood, disconnected from themselves or others, caught in a cycle of anxiety or self-criticism, or struggling with burnout and loss of direction. Therapy can offer space to slow things down and make sense of what's happening, and begin to feel more grounded and supported again.
I am neurodivergent myself, and have a particular understanding of how ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence can affect emotional well-being, relationships, identity and daily life.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. This might be following specific life events and experiences, or maybe because things just don't feel right, without a clear reason why.
Many people I work with describe feeling low in mood, disconnected from themselves or others, caught in a cycle of anxiety or self-criticism, or struggling with burnout and loss of direction. Therapy can offer space to slow things down and make sense of what's happening, and begin to feel more grounded and supported again.
I work with women aged 30 plus who are (or think they are) ADHD, Autistic or both - AuDHD and navigating perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.
Using tried and tested techniques you will learn resilience and how to get control back into your life. You will rehearse success, leaving the first session with hope. Discover a great breathing technique to overcome anxiety. Great ways to lift mood. Learn how to reframe negative thoughts into positive ones. Build mental strength and self-belief.
I work with women aged 30 plus who are (or think they are) ADHD, Autistic or both - AuDHD and navigating perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.
Using tried and tested techniques you will learn resilience and how to get control back into your life. You will rehearse success, leaving the first session with hope. Discover a great breathing technique to overcome anxiety. Great ways to lift mood. Learn how to reframe negative thoughts into positive ones. Build mental strength and self-belief.
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.
You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, depression, grief, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person.
I offer an open and supportive space to help you make sense of your feelings, understand yourself more deeply, and move towards steadier emotional ground.
You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, depression, grief, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person.
I offer an open and supportive space to help you make sense of your feelings, understand yourself more deeply, and move towards steadier emotional ground.
I work with many circumstances and experiences, such as stress, anxiety, addiction, infertility, autism, and depression.
People seek counselling for many reasons; some wish to relieve stress or anxiety, some wish to have somewhere to share and feel heard, some want to work on specific issues, and others might want to stop feeling 'stuck'.
I work with many circumstances and experiences, such as stress, anxiety, addiction, infertility, autism, and depression.
People seek counselling for many reasons; some wish to relieve stress or anxiety, some wish to have somewhere to share and feel heard, some want to work on specific issues, and others might want to stop feeling 'stuck'.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
My approach centres on building trusting therapeutic relationships where each child feels seen, accepted, and empowered. I draw on an understanding of developmental trauma, attachment theory, and neurodiversity to create inclusive, responsive interventions tailored to each individual’s needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
My approach centres on building trusting therapeutic relationships where each child feels seen, accepted, and empowered. I draw on an understanding of developmental trauma, attachment theory, and neurodiversity to create inclusive, responsive interventions tailored to each individual’s needs.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, whether already diagnosed or looking into it.
Being late diagnosed neurodivergent ( ASD and ADHD) has given me lots of life experience of living with "otherness", how I adapted to fit the world I lived in, and what it was like to rediscover who I am, and always was. These experiences allow me to be open to hearing your truth, and to help you explore what you really need to change for your benefit.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, whether already diagnosed or looking into it.
Being late diagnosed neurodivergent ( ASD and ADHD) has given me lots of life experience of living with "otherness", how I adapted to fit the world I lived in, and what it was like to rediscover who I am, and always was. These experiences allow me to be open to hearing your truth, and to help you explore what you really need to change for your benefit.
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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.