Autism Counselling in Cupar
I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard. Over the years of working in Mental Health, and therapy I've learned that understanding your story can be a powerful step towards to self-acceptance, healing and change. I am here to walk alongside you as we untangle those stories and uncover your inner strengths. Are you feeling unheard or dismissed by your partner, stuck in the same unresolved arguments? Perhaps trust has been broken, leaving you uncertain about your relationships future?
In our sessions together I create a safe space where you can slow down, truly listen and start to reconnect.
I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard. Over the years of working in Mental Health, and therapy I've learned that understanding your story can be a powerful step towards to self-acceptance, healing and change. I am here to walk alongside you as we untangle those stories and uncover your inner strengths. Are you feeling unheard or dismissed by your partner, stuck in the same unresolved arguments? Perhaps trust has been broken, leaving you uncertain about your relationships future?
In our sessions together I create a safe space where you can slow down, truly listen and start to reconnect.
As a parent to neurodivergent children, I provide warm, understanding online counselling for grief, trauma, and life transitions across Scotland and the UK.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing grief, or living with ADHD and everything that comes with it, you're in the right place.
I'm Paula, a person-centred counsellor based in Fife, Scotland. A background in community education, and residential care means I've met people at their most real, and that lived experience sits behind everything I do.
I specialise in life transitions, grief therapy and ADHD. I also support adults with anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties. No jargon. No judgement. Just an honest, warm space where we figure it out together.
As a parent to neurodivergent children, I provide warm, understanding online counselling for grief, trauma, and life transitions across Scotland and the UK.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing grief, or living with ADHD and everything that comes with it, you're in the right place.
I'm Paula, a person-centred counsellor based in Fife, Scotland. A background in community education, and residential care means I've met people at their most real, and that lived experience sits behind everything I do.
I specialise in life transitions, grief therapy and ADHD. I also support adults with anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties. No jargon. No judgement. Just an honest, warm space where we figure it out together.
I have worked with clients from varying backgrounds, circumstances and groups, although I have most experience working with anxiety, depression and identity issues. An ideal client for me is one who simply can recognise that they are not happy with the status quo of their life and are ready to face themselves to work towards personal growth. They would be ready to challenge themselves and be ready for the hardships that may bring. They would want to improve their autonomy, their agency and be willing to change their perspective and outlook on life.
I have worked with clients from varying backgrounds, circumstances and groups, although I have most experience working with anxiety, depression and identity issues. An ideal client for me is one who simply can recognise that they are not happy with the status quo of their life and are ready to face themselves to work towards personal growth. They would be ready to challenge themselves and be ready for the hardships that may bring. They would want to improve their autonomy, their agency and be willing to change their perspective and outlook on life.
Mind Room Consultants undertakes diagnostic assessments (dyslexia, specific learning difficulties, ADHD and ASD), offers psychological therapies, and delivers performance coaching for the business and sporting sectors.
Educational Psychologist Assessment and Reports:
We provide professional high quality needs assessment reports as required for schools, colleges, universities and employment settings. The report will outline your strengths and needs. It will indicate whether you have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and ASD.
Mind Room Consultants undertakes diagnostic assessments (dyslexia, specific learning difficulties, ADHD and ASD), offers psychological therapies, and delivers performance coaching for the business and sporting sectors.
Educational Psychologist Assessment and Reports:
We provide professional high quality needs assessment reports as required for schools, colleges, universities and employment settings. The report will outline your strengths and needs. It will indicate whether you have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and ASD.
I work with a wide range of therapeutic issues, and have extensive experience working with trauma and supporting neurodivergent people.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
I work with a wide range of therapeutic issues, and have extensive experience working with trauma and supporting neurodivergent people.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself—and you're looking for real change, not just quick fixes. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or a difficult life transition is making it hard to feel grounded or move forward. You might be high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted and unsure where to turn. You want support from someone who truly sees you, listens without judgment, and helps you reconnect with your sense of self.
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself—and you're looking for real change, not just quick fixes. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or a difficult life transition is making it hard to feel grounded or move forward. You might be high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted and unsure where to turn. You want support from someone who truly sees you, listens without judgment, and helps you reconnect with your sense of self.
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, and caring qualified pluralistic psychotherapist. My goal is to support you in finding solutions, reaching your goals, and building resilience. In our sessions, I will listen, offer guidance, and provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered.
Whether you’re looking for a single session or ongoing support, I’m here to help. Sessions can be 25mins or 45 minutes long and range from £32.55 to £77.32. I offer both online and in-person psychotherapy. I work with young people aged 15 plus, adults, families, friends, partners and groups.
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, and caring qualified pluralistic psychotherapist. My goal is to support you in finding solutions, reaching your goals, and building resilience. In our sessions, I will listen, offer guidance, and provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered.
Whether you’re looking for a single session or ongoing support, I’m here to help. Sessions can be 25mins or 45 minutes long and range from £32.55 to £77.32. I offer both online and in-person psychotherapy. I work with young people aged 15 plus, adults, families, friends, partners and groups.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Modern life is difficult and we can all easily find ourselves in situations where we are struggling. Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties. Our mental health can be negatively affected. Research highlights that receiving counselling from a counsellor or psychotherapist, in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential space can help us heal and grow. Drawing on a range of therapeutic tasks, with you in control, we can move towards your goals on your path to wellness and good mental health.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
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Many have ADHD or ASD.
I'm a clinical integrative & holistic psychotherapist & traumatologist, An evidence based, science informed, integrative, holistic & personal approach for mind - body - interpersonal - healing. I am a specialist at post graduate, post qualification level, certified at internationally recognised levels for trauma, complex trauma, anger grief & mental health.
Many have ADHD or ASD.
I'm a clinical integrative & holistic psychotherapist & traumatologist, An evidence based, science informed, integrative, holistic & personal approach for mind - body - interpersonal - healing. I am a specialist at post graduate, post qualification level, certified at internationally recognised levels for trauma, complex trauma, anger grief & mental health.
I'm a HCPC Practitioner Health Psychologist qualified to carry out ADHD and ASD assessment and diagnosis.
I have been a Chartered Psychologist for over 20 years and a Practitioner Health Psychologist for over a decade. I'm a member of the British Psychological Society Divisions of Health Psychology and Coaching Psychology, and additionally hold membership of the International Society for Coaching Psychology and the UK Society for Behavioral Medicine.
I'm a HCPC Practitioner Health Psychologist qualified to carry out ADHD and ASD assessment and diagnosis.
I have been a Chartered Psychologist for over 20 years and a Practitioner Health Psychologist for over a decade. I'm a member of the British Psychological Society Divisions of Health Psychology and Coaching Psychology, and additionally hold membership of the International Society for Coaching Psychology and the UK Society for Behavioral Medicine.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
I specialise in couples therapy and in neurodiversity - specifically autism and ADHD.
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.
I specialise in couples therapy and in neurodiversity - specifically autism and ADHD.
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.
I am a pluralistic therapist with a Masters in Developmental Psychology. For the last few years I have been working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, PTSD, Neuro-diversity, depression, sexual and physical abuse, to name but a few.
Pluralistic counselling is a flexible, client-centred therapeutic approach that emphasises shared decision-making and integrates various therapeutic methods to meet individual client needs. The goal of pluralism is to create and develop an approach to therapy that is flexible and suited to the needs of each individual client.
I am a pluralistic therapist with a Masters in Developmental Psychology. For the last few years I have been working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, PTSD, Neuro-diversity, depression, sexual and physical abuse, to name but a few.
Pluralistic counselling is a flexible, client-centred therapeutic approach that emphasises shared decision-making and integrates various therapeutic methods to meet individual client needs. The goal of pluralism is to create and develop an approach to therapy that is flexible and suited to the needs of each individual client.
Dr Boyana Ivanovich
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in working with Autism, ADHD, PTSD and trauma.
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space, where you will feel heard and understood. My approach is based on your individual needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and work flexibly and collaboratively to find the best way of working for you, while also using scientific evidence to guide my practice.
I specialise in working with Autism, ADHD, PTSD and trauma.
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space, where you will feel heard and understood. My approach is based on your individual needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and work flexibly and collaboratively to find the best way of working for you, while also using scientific evidence to guide my practice.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
You might be neurodivergent, or suspect you are; many of my clients are.
I'm a counsellor working online with adults around eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. I draw on person-centred, psychodynamic, and schema therapy approaches. I'm also openly AuDHD and understand the specific pressures that come with high performance, perfectionism, and masking.
You might be neurodivergent, or suspect you are; many of my clients are.
I'm a counsellor working online with adults around eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. I draw on person-centred, psychodynamic, and schema therapy approaches. I'm also openly AuDHD and understand the specific pressures that come with high performance, perfectionism, and masking.
If you're autistic and/or an ADHD'er and life feels confusing, i'm here to help you make sense of your experiences.
Together, we'll untangle the challenges of being in a world that often misunderstands or ignores neurodivergent communication, thinking styles, and sensory needs. Whether self-identifying or formally assessed/diagnosed, let's find ways to empower and equip you with tools and resources to build a life that fits you, not the other way around.
If you're autistic and/or an ADHD'er and life feels confusing, i'm here to help you make sense of your experiences.
Together, we'll untangle the challenges of being in a world that often misunderstands or ignores neurodivergent communication, thinking styles, and sensory needs. Whether self-identifying or formally assessed/diagnosed, let's find ways to empower and equip you with tools and resources to build a life that fits you, not the other way around.
I have experience of working with neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism and people newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed.
Deciding to start therapy can be a big step. Maybe you’re going through a transitional period in life, frustrated with the world or desiring change. When working with me, you can expect a warm, empathetic environment to explore the issues you’re facing. Let's work together to figure out what you need to live the life you desire. Everyone is capable of change. I believe it's a privilege to support you on your path of self-discovery and help you see things from new perspectives. My hope is that you can leave our sessions feeling listened to and understood.
I have experience of working with neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism and people newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed.
Deciding to start therapy can be a big step. Maybe you’re going through a transitional period in life, frustrated with the world or desiring change. When working with me, you can expect a warm, empathetic environment to explore the issues you’re facing. Let's work together to figure out what you need to live the life you desire. Everyone is capable of change. I believe it's a privilege to support you on your path of self-discovery and help you see things from new perspectives. My hope is that you can leave our sessions feeling listened to and understood.
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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.