Autism Counselling in Watford

Dawn McLaughlin
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Is your mind full of negative or racing thoughts? Low mood, anxiety, low self esteem? Feeling lost or simply stuck? Maybe it all feels like too much at the moment. We live in a world full of anxiety, uncertainty and unrelenting pressure. Therapy is a space for you to be accepted where you are at; to breathe out and lay down the burdens. All feelings and experiences are welcome here, the positive ones and the ones that hinder your wellbeing. I would love to support you on your journey; help you feel more content, develop a kinder inner voice and to become more confident in navigating the challenges life throws at all of us
Is your mind full of negative or racing thoughts? Low mood, anxiety, low self esteem? Feeling lost or simply stuck? Maybe it all feels like too much at the moment. We live in a world full of anxiety, uncertainty and unrelenting pressure. Therapy is a space for you to be accepted where you are at; to breathe out and lay down the burdens. All feelings and experiences are welcome here, the positive ones and the ones that hinder your wellbeing. I would love to support you on your journey; help you feel more content, develop a kinder inner voice and to become more confident in navigating the challenges life throws at all of us
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The Trauma Recovery Space
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible. At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults. Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength. We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services. Easily accessible and free car parking.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible. At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults. Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength. We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services. Easily accessible and free car parking.
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Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
Before that, I worked for several years with young people with Autism in the education sector.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Before that, I worked for several years with young people with Autism in the education sector.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
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Natalie Satur
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people strengthen relationships, develop deeper self-awareness, and explore their authentic selves emotionally, psychologically, physically, and sexually within a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people strengthen relationships, develop deeper self-awareness, and explore their authentic selves emotionally, psychologically, physically, and sexually within a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
01923 961587 View 01923 961587
Nicola Salisbury
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I'm Nicola, a qualified counsellor working with both adults and teenagers from all walks of life. My integrative training allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs at the time of contacting me, whether that be to listen to your story and sit with you in your pain or work with you to make positive changes to your life... or something in between. I can offer you a safe and confidential space for you to be heard without judgement or expectation. Your presenting issues might be anxiety, depression, a relationship breakdown, a bereavement, low self-esteem, difficulty coping with change and uncertainty or more.
Hello I'm Nicola, a qualified counsellor working with both adults and teenagers from all walks of life. My integrative training allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs at the time of contacting me, whether that be to listen to your story and sit with you in your pain or work with you to make positive changes to your life... or something in between. I can offer you a safe and confidential space for you to be heard without judgement or expectation. Your presenting issues might be anxiety, depression, a relationship breakdown, a bereavement, low self-esteem, difficulty coping with change and uncertainty or more.
01442 979679 View 01442 979679
Melissa Powenski Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Alongside this, I have expertise and skill in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, whether formally diagnosed or newly exploring their neurodivergent identity.
I’m a neurodivergent aware Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and CBT therapist specialising with women who feel stuck and want meaningful change. I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to individual needs, helping clients manage distress, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Alongside this, I have expertise and skill in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, whether formally diagnosed or newly exploring their neurodivergent identity.
I’m a neurodivergent aware Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and CBT therapist specialising with women who feel stuck and want meaningful change. I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to individual needs, helping clients manage distress, build resilience, and create lasting change.
01727 649247 View 01727 649247
Wendy O'Neill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
020 3841 7311 View 020 3841 7311
Elaine Appleford
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. Whatever problems you're facing, pressing ahead without taking care of your own needs can lead to anxiety, depression and even physical ill health. Together, we can find ways to reduce the overwhelm, and get a sense of balance, so you can begin to cope with what life throws at you. Counselling provides the opportunity to address your difficulties, these might include anxiety or low self-esteem, trauma, work stress, or dealing with pain and loss.
Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. Whatever problems you're facing, pressing ahead without taking care of your own needs can lead to anxiety, depression and even physical ill health. Together, we can find ways to reduce the overwhelm, and get a sense of balance, so you can begin to cope with what life throws at you. Counselling provides the opportunity to address your difficulties, these might include anxiety or low self-esteem, trauma, work stress, or dealing with pain and loss.
020 4634 0996 View 020 4634 0996
Andrea Clarke
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome to Amber Therapy, I’m Andrea and I have been growing Amber Therapy here in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire since 2015. I like being listened to, I appreciate being heard. I would like to offer that opportunity to you. Sometimes just having the space to talk freely can help unravel thoughts and help us gain a fresh perspective within situations.
Welcome to Amber Therapy, I’m Andrea and I have been growing Amber Therapy here in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire since 2015. I like being listened to, I appreciate being heard. I would like to offer that opportunity to you. Sometimes just having the space to talk freely can help unravel thoughts and help us gain a fresh perspective within situations.
01923 920618 View 01923 920618
Dr Gemma Rowland
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also work with autistic people and those with ADHD, supporting them to better understand themselves and navigate the unique challenges that neurodivergence can bring.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to you or your child’s individual needs. Alongside supporting a range of mental health difficulties, I have specialist expertise in autism and ADHD, helping clients develop insight, practical strategies and lasting change.
I also work with autistic people and those with ADHD, supporting them to better understand themselves and navigate the unique challenges that neurodivergence can bring.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to you or your child’s individual needs. Alongside supporting a range of mental health difficulties, I have specialist expertise in autism and ADHD, helping clients develop insight, practical strategies and lasting change.
020 4634 6263 View 020 4634 6263
Julia Wooler
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals and couples going through major life transitions, but also just dealing with life's challenges. I have particular interest in: Pregnancy, birth trauma, early motherhood, identity changes that parenthood brings; Perimenopause/menopause and the changes and relational and psychological impact that can come with midlife. Domestic abuse survivors - rebuilding confidence, understanding the impact of what they’ve experienced and reconnecting with themselves. Relationships and couples: Helping individuals and couples understand patterns within their relationship, improve communication and work through difficulties.
I support individuals and couples going through major life transitions, but also just dealing with life's challenges. I have particular interest in: Pregnancy, birth trauma, early motherhood, identity changes that parenthood brings; Perimenopause/menopause and the changes and relational and psychological impact that can come with midlife. Domestic abuse survivors - rebuilding confidence, understanding the impact of what they’ve experienced and reconnecting with themselves. Relationships and couples: Helping individuals and couples understand patterns within their relationship, improve communication and work through difficulties.
01296 938253 View 01296 938253
Janine Sheryl Greenberg
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
My integrative approach is informed by Mentalisation-Based Therapy, Attachment Theory, the biopsychosocial model, neuroscience, and the mind–body connection. I specialise in grief and loss, recognising that loss extends beyond bereavement to include relationship breakdown, illness, identity changes, and life transitions. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and emotional or behavioural difficulties through a collaborative approach that combines talking therapy with creative, arts-based methods, tailored to each person's needs
My integrative approach is informed by Mentalisation-Based Therapy, Attachment Theory, the biopsychosocial model, neuroscience, and the mind–body connection. I specialise in grief and loss, recognising that loss extends beyond bereavement to include relationship breakdown, illness, identity changes, and life transitions. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, and emotional or behavioural difficulties through a collaborative approach that combines talking therapy with creative, arts-based methods, tailored to each person's needs
020 4652 2512 View 020 4652 2512
Jane Aldred
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a safe non judgmental space to understand help and support you. My specialist areas are working with Anxiety depression and trauma low self esteem, neurodivergence, self parenting, co-dependency and life transitions. The use of EMDR and Somatic therapy supports the nervous system regulation to recovery, building a fully functioning version of yourself by gently untangling what’s holding you back. Self parenting focuses on healing our younger self and recognising how experiences and early wounds shape our life and relationships. As we release the past we can move forward with greater self-trust and confidence.
I offer a safe non judgmental space to understand help and support you. My specialist areas are working with Anxiety depression and trauma low self esteem, neurodivergence, self parenting, co-dependency and life transitions. The use of EMDR and Somatic therapy supports the nervous system regulation to recovery, building a fully functioning version of yourself by gently untangling what’s holding you back. Self parenting focuses on healing our younger self and recognising how experiences and early wounds shape our life and relationships. As we release the past we can move forward with greater self-trust and confidence.
01992 929637 View 01992 929637
Sophie Rhind-Tutt
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults and young people who may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties, develop self-awareness, build resilience, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults and young people who may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties, develop self-awareness, build resilience, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
01923 311728 View 01923 311728
Myra Angell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I understand how struggles can be complex and interconnected, sometimes linked with early loss, autism, ADHD, or other life experiences, and together we can gently explore what may be going on beneath the surface.
When life feels harder than it looks Putting on a front just to keep going can be deeply exhausting. Life can take its toll, and the effort of managing strong emotions while navigating day-to-day life can leave you feeling lost, emotionally drained, or disconnected from others - and even from yourself. Anxiety, intense emotions, or ongoing stress can make it harder to feel close in relationships, affecting your confidence and sometimes leaving you feeling misunderstood. You may also notice that things which once brought you joy no longer feel the same, and everyday life can begin to feel more difficult to manage. It’s not easy.
I understand how struggles can be complex and interconnected, sometimes linked with early loss, autism, ADHD, or other life experiences, and together we can gently explore what may be going on beneath the surface.
When life feels harder than it looks Putting on a front just to keep going can be deeply exhausting. Life can take its toll, and the effort of managing strong emotions while navigating day-to-day life can leave you feeling lost, emotionally drained, or disconnected from others - and even from yourself. Anxiety, intense emotions, or ongoing stress can make it harder to feel close in relationships, affecting your confidence and sometimes leaving you feeling misunderstood. You may also notice that things which once brought you joy no longer feel the same, and everyday life can begin to feel more difficult to manage. It’s not easy.
01895 548993 View 01895 548993
Luminous Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
0333 015 1391 View 0333 015 1391
Dan Harwood-Stamper
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
You don’t have to navigate everything on your own. I’m an integrative psychotherapist offering a steady, compassionate space to help you understand what you’re facing and move toward meaningful change, without judgment or endless nodding. My approach is empathic and grounded, supportive without being vague or “fluffy.”
You don’t have to navigate everything on your own. I’m an integrative psychotherapist offering a steady, compassionate space to help you understand what you’re facing and move toward meaningful change, without judgment or endless nodding. My approach is empathic and grounded, supportive without being vague or “fluffy.”
01582 377613 View 01582 377613
Dr Margaret Jordan
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
020 4538 5340 View 020 4538 5340
Nicola M. Richter
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life might bring inner and outer challenges - I wish you that you can grow from it and find inner peace - I am happy to assist you in this. I am here for you to talk about your emotional, psychological & spiritual/transpersonal and mindfulness issues. I taught at Universities and present at international conferences. My practice is open for in person & video sessions. With 30+ years of practice I offer you a confidential space to explore your feelings and thoughts e.g. about anxiety, depression, suicide, relationships, death and dying, spiritual journey, meaning in life. I am here for you for any other issue you wish to explore.
Life might bring inner and outer challenges - I wish you that you can grow from it and find inner peace - I am happy to assist you in this. I am here for you to talk about your emotional, psychological & spiritual/transpersonal and mindfulness issues. I taught at Universities and present at international conferences. My practice is open for in person & video sessions. With 30+ years of practice I offer you a confidential space to explore your feelings and thoughts e.g. about anxiety, depression, suicide, relationships, death and dying, spiritual journey, meaning in life. I am here for you for any other issue you wish to explore.
01727 750088 View 01727 750088
Emma Morris
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a HCPC and BPS registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years of experience. I have held senior leadership roles within the NHS and the charity sector. I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict). I want people (including children) to feel that we are working in collaboration and that they have an active role in their recovery. I prioritise helping people to feel safe, respected and like they can bring any thought, feeling, experience or memory without fear of judgement or of being overwhelmed.
I am a HCPC and BPS registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years of experience. I have held senior leadership roles within the NHS and the charity sector. I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict). I want people (including children) to feel that we are working in collaboration and that they have an active role in their recovery. I prioritise helping people to feel safe, respected and like they can bring any thought, feeling, experience or memory without fear of judgement or of being overwhelmed.
01548 808692 View 01548 808692