Autism Counselling in Thetford
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
Additional courses include Trauma/Suicide Awareness, Attachment Theory, ADHD, Autism/ ASD, working with children/young adults and anger.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Additional courses include Trauma/Suicide Awareness, Attachment Theory, ADHD, Autism/ ASD, working with children/young adults and anger.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
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You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already.
I offer practical, tailored support to help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop ways of living and relating that feel more manageable and sustainable. Together, we focus on understanding patterns in emotions, communication, and relationships, particularly where one or both partners are neurodivergent.
You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already.
I offer practical, tailored support to help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop ways of living and relating that feel more manageable and sustainable. Together, we focus on understanding patterns in emotions, communication, and relationships, particularly where one or both partners are neurodivergent.
Perhaps you are Neurodivergent and would like to explore how that impacts your life and find more affirmative experiences?
I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice, informed by both my academic background and personal journey. I hold a Master's degree in Psychotherapeutic Practice, and researched ADHD in therapy for the dissertation component. I have extensive experience in various settings and a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients( ADHD, autistic etc).
Perhaps you are Neurodivergent and would like to explore how that impacts your life and find more affirmative experiences?
I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice, informed by both my academic background and personal journey. I hold a Master's degree in Psychotherapeutic Practice, and researched ADHD in therapy for the dissertation component. I have extensive experience in various settings and a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients( ADHD, autistic etc).
I work with children, and adults covering various issues including anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions.
It might feel like it is hard to talk to someone you have never met about your feelings, and life's difficulties. Perhaps you are feeling lost, and unable to move on? Or you are anxious, hurt, angry or depressed? It can bring both relief and acceptance to talk about past experiences, or future worries; to help make sense of them and to accept and grow. Therapy can help you find a way forward, at a time when you cannot see how to break through and feel more control of your emotions and experiences.
I work with children, and adults covering various issues including anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions.
It might feel like it is hard to talk to someone you have never met about your feelings, and life's difficulties. Perhaps you are feeling lost, and unable to move on? Or you are anxious, hurt, angry or depressed? It can bring both relief and acceptance to talk about past experiences, or future worries; to help make sense of them and to accept and grow. Therapy can help you find a way forward, at a time when you cannot see how to break through and feel more control of your emotions and experiences.
I work with adults who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, late diagnosed, self identifying, or wondering whether neurodivergence explains why life has felt harder than it should.
I specialise in ADHD, autism, AuDHD, burnout, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, anxiety, self worth, masking, people pleasing, procrastination, and relationship patterns. I offer therapy and coaching that is practical, emotionally grounded, and focused on helping you understand yourself, steady your nervous system, and create realistic change.
I work with adults who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, late diagnosed, self identifying, or wondering whether neurodivergence explains why life has felt harder than it should.
I specialise in ADHD, autism, AuDHD, burnout, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, anxiety, self worth, masking, people pleasing, procrastination, and relationship patterns. I offer therapy and coaching that is practical, emotionally grounded, and focused on helping you understand yourself, steady your nervous system, and create realistic change.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
Prior to getting my clinical doctorate, I completed a PhD, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am published researcher and have presented my findings at international conferences. I continue to develop my knowledge and regularly undertake further training. I am currently training in EMDR and will soon be able to offer sessions.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique tailored service to suit your individual needs. Offering person centred talk therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive therapies, body based focusing and breathworks depending on what works for you. Offering compassion and curiosity to every session. Sliding scale based on personal finances. £35-£65.
I have extensive experience working with autism, ADHD, and gender diversity, creating a space that is inclusive, affirming, and free of judgment.
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
I have extensive experience working with autism, ADHD, and gender diversity, creating a space that is inclusive, affirming, and free of judgment.
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
I also have extensive experience of working with couples where there is autism in one or both partners.
Do you want to change the way you interact with your partner?
Do you want to make your communication more positive and productive?
Do you have a specific issue that you can’t get around?
Cambridge Couple Counselling offers therapy that is balanced and impartial.
By supporting more positive communication I can help you and your partner come to your own decisions about how to improve your relationship and grow together.
Here are some of the common issues I can help with:
constant arguing, infidelity, lack of intimacy, difference in parenting styles, financial stress, coping with change eg empty nest, retirement and trust issues.
I also have extensive experience of working with couples where there is autism in one or both partners.
Do you want to change the way you interact with your partner?
Do you want to make your communication more positive and productive?
Do you have a specific issue that you can’t get around?
Cambridge Couple Counselling offers therapy that is balanced and impartial.
By supporting more positive communication I can help you and your partner come to your own decisions about how to improve your relationship and grow together.
Here are some of the common issues I can help with:
constant arguing, infidelity, lack of intimacy, difference in parenting styles, financial stress, coping with change eg empty nest, retirement and trust issues.
As a neurodivergent ( autistic, ADHD & dyspraxia) person myself, I really enjoy working with those exploring their own neurodivergence.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself.
Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
As a neurodivergent ( autistic, ADHD & dyspraxia) person myself, I really enjoy working with those exploring their own neurodivergence.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself.
Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
I am a Systemic and Gestalt counsellor and a registered member of the BACP and I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their feelings. I work with adults and young people. Sometimes we all need help to cope with life's challenges. Therapy can provide the support and framework from which to begin gaining an understanding of yourself and your needs. Talking with a therapist can benefit us in many ways, including giving us a better understanding of our emotions. Therapy can also promote healthy coping mechanisms, improved relationships and achievement of goals.
I am a Systemic and Gestalt counsellor and a registered member of the BACP and I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their feelings. I work with adults and young people. Sometimes we all need help to cope with life's challenges. Therapy can provide the support and framework from which to begin gaining an understanding of yourself and your needs. Talking with a therapist can benefit us in many ways, including giving us a better understanding of our emotions. Therapy can also promote healthy coping mechanisms, improved relationships and achievement of goals.
Hello and welcome. I understand it can be daunting to seek the support of a stranger, and that many factors may have led you to do so. We can all feel overwhelmed, confused, distressed, lonely or hurt at times; perhaps we sense that something doesn’t feel “right”, or that the challenges life throws at us are too great to cope with. Sometimes we need someone to witness and be alongside us in our pain, stress, confusion, distress, or lack of ease - however we experience it.
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering a warm and compassionate space for you to work with the issues or challenges that you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome. I understand it can be daunting to seek the support of a stranger, and that many factors may have led you to do so. We can all feel overwhelmed, confused, distressed, lonely or hurt at times; perhaps we sense that something doesn’t feel “right”, or that the challenges life throws at us are too great to cope with. Sometimes we need someone to witness and be alongside us in our pain, stress, confusion, distress, or lack of ease - however we experience it.
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering a warm and compassionate space for you to work with the issues or challenges that you wish to explore.
I am an experienced Clincal Psychologist, offering support if you are experiencing distress- whether this is low mood, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or relational issues. I have special interest in attachment and trauma related difficulties. I also have a keen interest in supporting individuals and parents with understanding neurodivergence. My approach is always underpinned by compassion and curiosity- your difficulties will make sense and be understandable in the context of your life experiences. Any work we do will be person centred and collaborative, going at the pace that feels safe and right for you.
I am an experienced Clincal Psychologist, offering support if you are experiencing distress- whether this is low mood, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or relational issues. I have special interest in attachment and trauma related difficulties. I also have a keen interest in supporting individuals and parents with understanding neurodivergence. My approach is always underpinned by compassion and curiosity- your difficulties will make sense and be understandable in the context of your life experiences. Any work we do will be person centred and collaborative, going at the pace that feels safe and right for you.
Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves.
I offer a compassionate, supportive space where we can explore your experiences and difficulties together. In therapy, I use approaches such as EMDR to help process the impact of past experiences. I also provide adult autism assessments for those seeking clarity and deeper understanding of their lifelong experiences and identity, including exploring masking.
Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves.
I offer a compassionate, supportive space where we can explore your experiences and difficulties together. In therapy, I use approaches such as EMDR to help process the impact of past experiences. I also provide adult autism assessments for those seeking clarity and deeper understanding of their lifelong experiences and identity, including exploring masking.
I am particularly experienced and confident working with neurodivergent young people, who may have been consistently failed by the system and sadly experienced trauma along the way.
My approach will be completely built around you. I don't make any assumptions or set any expectations of you. I have a large toolkit ready and waiting, from art materials to games, puppets to picture cards, the sand tray to fidget toys... or just talking! I can support you to share your difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that feel easiest for you.
I am particularly experienced and confident working with neurodivergent young people, who may have been consistently failed by the system and sadly experienced trauma along the way.
My approach will be completely built around you. I don't make any assumptions or set any expectations of you. I have a large toolkit ready and waiting, from art materials to games, puppets to picture cards, the sand tray to fidget toys... or just talking! I can support you to share your difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that feel easiest for you.
Some of the specialities that I like working with are: Autism, challenging behaviour, anxiety, stress, depression, self steam, vital changes, mindfulness, interpersonal skills, relationships issues, school issues, domestic violence, gender violence...
I am a fully qualified Psychologist holding a Psychology Bachelors Degree and two Master’s Degrees. I have some working experience within different fields of Psychology in differents countries. My main motivation is working with people that has complex needs/ mental health conditions or that are simply going through a tough moment of their lives and try to somehow help them to find their way themselves, but always side by side, providing a conifidential and secure space for them to freely and withouth any judgement express whatever they want and feel.
Some of the specialities that I like working with are: Autism, challenging behaviour, anxiety, stress, depression, self steam, vital changes, mindfulness, interpersonal skills, relationships issues, school issues, domestic violence, gender violence...
I am a fully qualified Psychologist holding a Psychology Bachelors Degree and two Master’s Degrees. I have some working experience within different fields of Psychology in differents countries. My main motivation is working with people that has complex needs/ mental health conditions or that are simply going through a tough moment of their lives and try to somehow help them to find their way themselves, but always side by side, providing a conifidential and secure space for them to freely and withouth any judgement express whatever they want and feel.
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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.