Autism Counselling in Swansea
Some of the common issues I work with include, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing.
I offer counselling to all age groups and have particular expertise in working with children and young people.I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, working across a wide range of settings including schools, universities, and (EAP's) Employee Assistance Programmes. I also provide clinical supervision to professionals. I use extensive knowledge from different therapeutic theories and approaches to tailor the counselling experience to each individual’s needs.I work collaboratively to identify the issues you wish to explore and the timescale that suits them - whether short-term focused work or longer-term support.
Some of the common issues I work with include, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing.
I offer counselling to all age groups and have particular expertise in working with children and young people.I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, working across a wide range of settings including schools, universities, and (EAP's) Employee Assistance Programmes. I also provide clinical supervision to professionals. I use extensive knowledge from different therapeutic theories and approaches to tailor the counselling experience to each individual’s needs.I work collaboratively to identify the issues you wish to explore and the timescale that suits them - whether short-term focused work or longer-term support.
I am a neurodivergent counsellor working in Swansea and online with those who wish to work through past trauma and make sense of their lives.
You may find yourself in unsatisfying relationships, and not know why you are drawn to such people, or perhaps you end or push away relationships before they can blossom. I will work with you to change your patterns so that the right people come into your life. Click the email button to send me a message and begin your journey of self-discovery.
I am a neurodivergent counsellor working in Swansea and online with those who wish to work through past trauma and make sense of their lives.
You may find yourself in unsatisfying relationships, and not know why you are drawn to such people, or perhaps you end or push away relationships before they can blossom. I will work with you to change your patterns so that the right people come into your life. Click the email button to send me a message and begin your journey of self-discovery.
Hello & welcome. Please email any inquiries. Whatever you or your child are struggling with right now, I would be honoured to support you. I specialise in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. But I am able to offer sessions to anyone interested. I offer F2F Sessions in a lovely, clean and quiet counselling room in central Swansea. I offer a relaxed, informal, non judgmental & safe place to explore your thoughts, feelings and anxieties. If you're nervous about opening up to friends, family or partners and think that sharing with a trained professional confidentially could help then please drop me an email.
Hello & welcome. Please email any inquiries. Whatever you or your child are struggling with right now, I would be honoured to support you. I specialise in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. But I am able to offer sessions to anyone interested. I offer F2F Sessions in a lovely, clean and quiet counselling room in central Swansea. I offer a relaxed, informal, non judgmental & safe place to explore your thoughts, feelings and anxieties. If you're nervous about opening up to friends, family or partners and think that sharing with a trained professional confidentially could help then please drop me an email.
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.
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. I have lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence and understand first hand some of the barriers people face in accessing support.
I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. I have lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence and understand first hand some of the barriers people face in accessing support.
Over the last five years, much of my work has been with adults with autism and ADHD.
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” (anon)
People seek counselling for a wide range of reasons, but what’s certain is that we’ve all experienced travelling down a difficult road. Regardless of where you are on your journey, as a counsellor, my job is to provide a safe space for you to explore difficulties and progress confidently in your chosen direction.
Over the last five years, much of my work has been with adults with autism and ADHD.
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” (anon)
People seek counselling for a wide range of reasons, but what’s certain is that we’ve all experienced travelling down a difficult road. Regardless of where you are on your journey, as a counsellor, my job is to provide a safe space for you to explore difficulties and progress confidently in your chosen direction.
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 specialise in psycho-sexual matters, relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD, sexual trauma, and ASD awareness.
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
I specialise in psycho-sexual matters, relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD, sexual trauma, and ASD awareness.
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
I am a queer and neurodivergent counsellor, experienced at working with people from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Supporting neurodivergent clients well is very important to me. I regularly undergo training on as many aspects of counselling and psychotherapy as I can, with a particular interest in bibliotherapy, dramatherapy, and creative writing for wellbeing.
I am a queer and neurodivergent counsellor, experienced at working with people from the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Supporting neurodivergent clients well is very important to me. I regularly undergo training on as many aspects of counselling and psychotherapy as I can, with a particular interest in bibliotherapy, dramatherapy, and creative writing for wellbeing.
I have a special interest in autism and ADHD.
Are you struggling with an issue that's affecting your daily life? Or maybe you would like to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Life can be challenging at times, and dealing with issues on your own can feel overwhelming. Together, we can explore your difficulties from different perspectives until things become clearer. I can offer you skills and techniques to overcome obstacles, enabling you to move forward and reclaim a more balanced life.
I have a special interest in autism and ADHD.
Are you struggling with an issue that's affecting your daily life? Or maybe you would like to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Life can be challenging at times, and dealing with issues on your own can feel overwhelming. Together, we can explore your difficulties from different perspectives until things become clearer. I can offer you skills and techniques to overcome obstacles, enabling you to move forward and reclaim a more balanced life.
I work extremely well with emotions allowing you to activate and focus on your emotional state and thus helping you to manage problematic emotional situations and self-experiences. I integrate Mindfulness Practice principles and Mindfulness training within my practice, in order to helping clients to learn to become more self-aware and more present in the present, thus alleviating stress and anxiety in general. In addition, I support my clients to develop a healthy relationship with themselves and with their body, as I believe it’s paramount to consider the needs of our system in general, when working with our mental health.
I work extremely well with emotions allowing you to activate and focus on your emotional state and thus helping you to manage problematic emotional situations and self-experiences. I integrate Mindfulness Practice principles and Mindfulness training within my practice, in order to helping clients to learn to become more self-aware and more present in the present, thus alleviating stress and anxiety in general. In addition, I support my clients to develop a healthy relationship with themselves and with their body, as I believe it’s paramount to consider the needs of our system in general, when working with our mental health.
I'm a counsellor & psychotherapist who believes that each person has the capacity for personal growth and self-healing. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your true potential. Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings. Together, we will create the space for you to process what has become difficult, at a pace that is right for you, helping to find meaning and purpose as you navigate life's challenges.
I'm a counsellor & psychotherapist who believes that each person has the capacity for personal growth and self-healing. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your true potential. Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings. Together, we will create the space for you to process what has become difficult, at a pace that is right for you, helping to find meaning and purpose as you navigate life's challenges.
Hey, I’m Hayley. When life feels overwhelming, I’ll be by your side, sharing the journey with compassion and care. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach, supporting you with understanding and empathy. I’ve trained with leading voices in trauma healing, including Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk. I completed Gabor Maté’s year-long Compassionate Inquiry training, and was fortunate to demonstrate a one-to-one session with him and have participated in workshops and live conferences with Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation.
Hey, I’m Hayley. When life feels overwhelming, I’ll be by your side, sharing the journey with compassion and care. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach, supporting you with understanding and empathy. I’ve trained with leading voices in trauma healing, including Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk. I completed Gabor Maté’s year-long Compassionate Inquiry training, and was fortunate to demonstrate a one-to-one session with him and have participated in workshops and live conferences with Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation.
Hello, my name is David and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. The fact that you’re considering seeing a counsellor means that you’re unhappy with a part of your life, whether it be an unfulfilling relationship, an uncertainty about career or lifestyle choices, or thoughts and behaviours that inhibit your ability to lead the life that you once dared to imagine. The pandemic has also forced people to look again at their life and reappraise what they really want from it.
Hello, my name is David and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. The fact that you’re considering seeing a counsellor means that you’re unhappy with a part of your life, whether it be an unfulfilling relationship, an uncertainty about career or lifestyle choices, or thoughts and behaviours that inhibit your ability to lead the life that you once dared to imagine. The pandemic has also forced people to look again at their life and reappraise what they really want from it.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
Hello. I offer a safe and compassionate transitional relationship, supporting you to find more self-compassion and develop healthy relationships. The relationship that we create together can help you to understand how unhelpful (although originally useful) patterns of relating to ourselves and others endure in the present. This unique relationship can offer a world of possibilities for different ways of being in the world. Informed by up-to date neuroscience, I offer a safe relationship to empower you to manage enduring symptoms of past trauma.
Hello. I offer a safe and compassionate transitional relationship, supporting you to find more self-compassion and develop healthy relationships. The relationship that we create together can help you to understand how unhelpful (although originally useful) patterns of relating to ourselves and others endure in the present. This unique relationship can offer a world of possibilities for different ways of being in the world. Informed by up-to date neuroscience, I offer a safe relationship to empower you to manage enduring symptoms of past trauma.
Specialist neurodiversity assessment service based in South Wales, UK. Offering autism, ADHD and learning assessments to privately funding children and adults. Clinics in Swansea and Bridgend.
Specialist neurodiversity assessment service based in South Wales, UK. Offering autism, ADHD and learning assessments to privately funding children and adults. Clinics in Swansea and Bridgend.
Hi, I’m Conor, an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. More importantly, I’m a person - just like you. I’ve experienced life’s joys, challenges and messiness - maybe not so different from what you’re facing now. I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy because no two people are the same, so I integrate various therapeutic approaches to tailor our sessions to what we feel is helpful for you and your unique experiences. To me, therapy can be a space for anything between serious work and humour but it isn’t rocket science – we're two people meeting, listening, and responding.
Hi, I’m Conor, an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. More importantly, I’m a person - just like you. I’ve experienced life’s joys, challenges and messiness - maybe not so different from what you’re facing now. I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy because no two people are the same, so I integrate various therapeutic approaches to tailor our sessions to what we feel is helpful for you and your unique experiences. To me, therapy can be a space for anything between serious work and humour but it isn’t rocket science – we're two people meeting, listening, and responding.
I am a qualified humanistic counsellor, where the goal is to support my client on the path to self-discovery and personal growth. No one person is the same and I believe this should be embraced when it comes to therapy. With a non-judgemental approach to counselling, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and empower you to deal with issues that life may create, to do this I try to be adaptive and find a process that suits you.
I am a qualified humanistic counsellor, where the goal is to support my client on the path to self-discovery and personal growth. No one person is the same and I believe this should be embraced when it comes to therapy. With a non-judgemental approach to counselling, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and empower you to deal with issues that life may create, to do this I try to be adaptive and find a process that suits you.
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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.