Autism Counselling in Cardiff
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
I am passionate about creating a neuro-affirming space for clients to make sense of themselves, and empower you to embrace your strengths and potential.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
I am passionate about creating a neuro-affirming space for clients to make sense of themselves, and empower you to embrace your strengths and potential.
I specialise in dealing with anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as supporting those on the autistic spectrum.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I specialise in dealing with anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as supporting those on the autistic spectrum.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?
Unsure if counselling is right for you? Perhaps you have never had counselling before and are unsure what to expect. Perhaps you are familiar with therapy but would like to explore working with a new counsellor. Maybe you have thought about counselling before but each time you say to yourself that you will wait and eventually things will be different.
Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?
Unsure if counselling is right for you? Perhaps you have never had counselling before and are unsure what to expect. Perhaps you are familiar with therapy but would like to explore working with a new counsellor. Maybe you have thought about counselling before but each time you say to yourself that you will wait and eventually things will be different.
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’m a neurodivergent therapist working with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply and live more authentically.
I work with those where past relationships (family, partners, or work) have impacted your sense of self, confidence, or ability to trust your own judgement. I work online across the UK and in person in Swansea. I hold a space that is welcoming to gender, sexuality & relationship diversity
I’m a neurodivergent therapist working with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply and live more authentically.
I work with those where past relationships (family, partners, or work) have impacted your sense of self, confidence, or ability to trust your own judgement. I work online across the UK and in person in Swansea. I hold a space that is welcoming to gender, sexuality & relationship diversity
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
I have a particular interest in making my practice autism-friendly.
I offer both psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which complement each other so well. Psychodynamic counselling primarily allows for deep dives into your experiences both past and present, as the therapeutic relationship brings awareness of your unconscious self in a manageable way. ACT then builds upon this with much more active interventions, and these can guide you on the path to leading a life that is meaningful for you whilst also learning to embrace its inevitable pain. ACT teaches us that, through mindful action rooted in our core values, we can effectively navigate life's challenges and unwanted experiences.
In my counselling practice I also work with developmental neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, tourettes, dyslexia etc) across the lifespan (7+ to OAP), working through anxiety, low mood, identity and emotional regulation.
Pluralistic counsellors work from the belief that each client is unique and that therapy should be collaborative. CBT is a collaborative, action orientated approach which primarily aims to improve the here and now. I also regularly and creatively adapt my therapeutic approach and environment to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
In my counselling practice I also work with developmental neurodivergence ( autism, ADHD, tourettes, dyslexia etc) across the lifespan (7+ to OAP), working through anxiety, low mood, identity and emotional regulation.
Pluralistic counsellors work from the belief that each client is unique and that therapy should be collaborative. CBT is a collaborative, action orientated approach which primarily aims to improve the here and now. I also regularly and creatively adapt my therapeutic approach and environment to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, exploring autism or ADHD, navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions or questions of identity, we'll work together to understand your experiences with curiosity and compassion.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, exploring autism or ADHD, navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions or questions of identity, we'll work together to understand your experiences with curiosity and compassion.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD, Autism,Low self-esteem,Family,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I want to provide you with a safe, private space to explore your emotions and experiences, to find meaning in them and encourage a compassionate way of being towards yourself. I personally know what it is like to have therapy and to hold the hope of feeling better. I also remember how scary it can feel to make the first step in asking for support. :)
I can help with, Anxiety,Depression,Trauma,ADHD, Autism,Low self-esteem,Family,Low self-confidence, romantic and peer relationships.
I want to provide you with a safe, private space to explore your emotions and experiences, to find meaning in them and encourage a compassionate way of being towards yourself. I personally know what it is like to have therapy and to hold the hope of feeling better. I also remember how scary it can feel to make the first step in asking for support. :)
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, like myself who was diagnosed AuDHD, as an adult.
Who am I? How do I move forwards? How do I regulate my emotions better? My priority is to offer you a warm, confidential space where we can look at your questions. I'm passionate about offering meaningful conversation that helps you to grow in confidence, work through your challenges and be your authentic, ideal self. Together, we will work from a creative and open approach, which focuses on you as a whole person, your views, beliefs, unique experiences, and potential for growth. If you struggle to verbalise your feelings, I offer visualisation, sandtray and imagery work to enable you feel empowered and able to express yourself.
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, like myself who was diagnosed AuDHD, as an adult.
Who am I? How do I move forwards? How do I regulate my emotions better? My priority is to offer you a warm, confidential space where we can look at your questions. I'm passionate about offering meaningful conversation that helps you to grow in confidence, work through your challenges and be your authentic, ideal self. Together, we will work from a creative and open approach, which focuses on you as a whole person, your views, beliefs, unique experiences, and potential for growth. If you struggle to verbalise your feelings, I offer visualisation, sandtray and imagery work to enable you feel empowered and able to express yourself.
You may also be questioning whether ADHD, autism, stress, racial trauma, workplace bullying or burnout plays a role.
At Minds in Session, you receive expert psychological assessment and therapy designed to help you understand how your mind works. We specialise in ADHD, autism, stress, burnout, and emotional regulation. Through careful assessment and practical strategies, you gain clarity, strengthen focus, and develop tools to navigate life and relationships with clarity.
You may also be questioning whether ADHD, autism, stress, racial trauma, workplace bullying or burnout plays a role.
At Minds in Session, you receive expert psychological assessment and therapy designed to help you understand how your mind works. We specialise in ADHD, autism, stress, burnout, and emotional regulation. Through careful assessment and practical strategies, you gain clarity, strengthen focus, and develop tools to navigate life and relationships with clarity.
Life has a habit of bringing dilemmas, difficulties, and struggles into our path. It is just human to respond with hurt, shame, anxiety, or by feeling lost, stuck, and depressed. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of them and move forward. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and listened to, a space where you can be fully yourself, with no need to perform or explain yourself. The ultimate goal is to help you create a more meaningful life and explore new ways of approaching your relationships with yourself, others, and the world.
Life has a habit of bringing dilemmas, difficulties, and struggles into our path. It is just human to respond with hurt, shame, anxiety, or by feeling lost, stuck, and depressed. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of them and move forward. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and listened to, a space where you can be fully yourself, with no need to perform or explain yourself. The ultimate goal is to help you create a more meaningful life and explore new ways of approaching your relationships with yourself, others, and the world.
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.
I offer rapid, NHS-compliant assessments of Autism ( ASD) and ADHD, assessments of personal injuries for Court, and work with people with ABI and Case Managers.
I am an experienced multi-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, with 31 years in the NHS and private sector, and 19 years in private practice. I have offered consultation to executive teams in improvement, delivered large scale change, set up mental health services, and worked clinically in child and adult mental health services. Today, I am the Clinical Director of Equilibrium Practice. We offer a range of mental health services: psychological assessments, therapy, medico-legal services, training, practitioner supervision, organisational consultation, blog writing, keynote speaking and podcast content.
I offer rapid, NHS-compliant assessments of Autism ( ASD) and ADHD, assessments of personal injuries for Court, and work with people with ABI and Case Managers.
I am an experienced multi-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, with 31 years in the NHS and private sector, and 19 years in private practice. I have offered consultation to executive teams in improvement, delivered large scale change, set up mental health services, and worked clinically in child and adult mental health services. Today, I am the Clinical Director of Equilibrium Practice. We offer a range of mental health services: psychological assessments, therapy, medico-legal services, training, practitioner supervision, organisational consultation, blog writing, keynote speaking and podcast content.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
I offer counselling for adults, often men, experiencing the impact of unresolved trauma. This may relate to difficult childhood experiences, abuse or neglect, bereavement or loss, military service, discrimination distress, life-altering events, or environments where emotional needs were not safely met. The people I work with have often spent years adapting to survive difficult experiences, disconnecting from and masking parts of themselves, struggling with emotional overwhelm, staying busy, being highly self-critical, or losing touch with what they need. Therapy can offer space to slow down and make sense of these patterns.
I offer counselling for adults, often men, experiencing the impact of unresolved trauma. This may relate to difficult childhood experiences, abuse or neglect, bereavement or loss, military service, discrimination distress, life-altering events, or environments where emotional needs were not safely met. The people I work with have often spent years adapting to survive difficult experiences, disconnecting from and masking parts of themselves, struggling with emotional overwhelm, staying busy, being highly self-critical, or losing touch with what they need. Therapy can offer space to slow down and make sense of these patterns.
I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, LD, Autism).
I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapies including:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
An initial assessment call will help me identify your needs and develop a treatment plan to suit your therapy goals.
I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, LD, Autism).
I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapies including:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
An initial assessment call will help me identify your needs and develop a treatment plan to suit your therapy goals.
I specialise in anger, anxiety, depression, behavioural problems, ASD, ADHD, school refusing and trauma.
Hello, welcome. I can imagine how difficult it must be searching through the profiles trying to find the right therapist. Making the decision to seek help for your child/grandchild is a brave one and sometimes it can be difficult. I have been told by clients that I am calm, warm, welcoming, and approachable; and can put them at ease. I am a Child and Adolescent Therapist who specialises in 7-25 years olds who until recently worked in CAMHS for the NHS for over six years. I decided to work in private practice after seeing so many children whom I could help turned away by CAMHS or who were waiting a long time to get help.
I specialise in anger, anxiety, depression, behavioural problems, ASD, ADHD, school refusing and trauma.
Hello, welcome. I can imagine how difficult it must be searching through the profiles trying to find the right therapist. Making the decision to seek help for your child/grandchild is a brave one and sometimes it can be difficult. I have been told by clients that I am calm, warm, welcoming, and approachable; and can put them at ease. I am a Child and Adolescent Therapist who specialises in 7-25 years olds who until recently worked in CAMHS for the NHS for over six years. I decided to work in private practice after seeing so many children whom I could help turned away by CAMHS or who were waiting a long time to get help.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
Hello I am a qualified counsellor specialising in pluralistic practice. The pluralistic theory is an integrated approach meaning I am comfortable working in different types of therapy, such as person centred, CBT, and solution focused. The pluralistic approach believes that as human’s we are all unique, and therefore therapy should be tailored towards a client’s specific goals and needs, taking their individual experiences and preferences into account. I am passionate about this approach and believe therapy should be a collaborative effort where the client and counsellor work together towards achieving a shared aim.
Hello I am a qualified counsellor specialising in pluralistic practice. The pluralistic theory is an integrated approach meaning I am comfortable working in different types of therapy, such as person centred, CBT, and solution focused. The pluralistic approach believes that as human’s we are all unique, and therefore therapy should be tailored towards a client’s specific goals and needs, taking their individual experiences and preferences into account. I am passionate about this approach and believe therapy should be a collaborative effort where the client and counsellor work together towards achieving a shared aim.
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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.