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If you have recently discovered that your child is autistic and you or they need help ‘settling-in’ to their diagnosis we can offer specialist support with one of our psychologists.

It's quite normal to have a real mixture of feelings including worry, relief, confusion and excitement after discovering that your child is autistic or neurodivergent. People often want to process that information and review ‘life after discovery’ and reflect on the support they already give their child and how else they may be able to help them. It’s quite normal to feel overwhelmed about ‘what’s next’. Being able to sit and reflect on what being autistic means your child and for you as their parent, is an incredibly important part of the post-discovery process.

It's quite normal to have a real mixture of feelings including worry, relief, confusion and joy after discovering that you or your child is autistic or neurodivergent. People often want to process that information and review ‘life after discovery’ and reflect on any changes they want to make for themselves or their parenting. It’s quite normal to feel overwhelmed about ‘what’s next’. Being able to sit and reflect on what being autistic means for you or your child, is an incredibly important part of the post-discovery process.

For teens (16+) and adults we offer coaching with Jo Desborough. This explores that new-found and ever evolving understanding and works to identify and implement strategies for doing life well. Sessions with Jo can sometimes be funded through Access to Work. Please get in touch for more information.

OUR WAITING LIST FOR THIS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Many people experience mental health difficulties during their lives. Our psychologists offer therapy for neurodivergent people who have additional mental health needs including anxiety, obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviours, low mood and depression.

There are many different approaches to (or models of) therapy. Our team use a variety to inform their work with you including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR. All of the work we do is adapted to meet the needs of neurodivergent people and we work in collaboration with you to ensure we use the ‘best fit’ for you personally. We follow the latest research, professional guidelines and, importantly, neurodivergent advocates to ensure our approach meets your needs.

Helen offers online integrative, humanistic psychotherapy tailored to neurodivergent people. There may be many different reasons that bring people to therapy – to explore and manage difficult feelings, to find better ways of coping with life, to make sense of experiences and relationships, past or present.

Through psychotherapy, self-awareness and self-knowledge develop, self- acceptance grows and people consolidate an ability to know what they need and advocate for themselves.

Psychotherapy is a free-flowing, exploratory approach. The therapist becomes your curious and open-minded companion, guiding and assisting you on your path, offering new perspectives and understanding. It is a collaborative approach open to developing a shared way of working together – there are no questions or topics that can’t be discussed. The therapist does not give advice or strategies, instead any practical ideas grow out of the work together, as you explore your own individual experience, preferences and values. This approach does not have ‘homework’ or paperwork generated from sessions and unless you raise something that you wish to do outside of our session times, there will be no pressure to ‘change’.