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Neurodiversity
Counselling Neurodivergence
Being neurodivergent isn't a pathology, but it's not an easy road either.
Whatever it is your dealing with, whether it be supporting someone who is neurodivergent or being neurodivergent yourself; navigating or exploring diagnosis*; finding ways to mange every day life; staying sane in an insane world; managing burnout; and more besides - I can be there to help you deal with whatever life throws at you.
Whether you are just exploring that you have a neurodivergence or whether it has been a part of your life for a long time, I am able to work alongside you to keep everything in perspective and focus on what makes you who you are and separate that out from pathologies and diagnoses.
A Different Kind of Counsellor
I'd like to say being AuDHD myself made me a different kind of counsellor, but the truth is that it doesn't. Many counsellors are realising they are AuDHD, Autistic or ADHD. (It turns out that empathy isn't the problem people thought it was).
What makes me different is I don't sugarcoat difficult conversations. I don't automatically agree with everything you say. I won't affirm maladaptive behaviours that are causing you, and those around you, harm or distress.
That's not to say that I know the solutions, I don't, they are for us to work out together and sometimes there are no "solutions". Sometimes we just have to sit with a problem.
But, ultimately, I am with you every step of the way as you get your head around your specific neurotype and how it impacts your life.
What Neurodivergent people often bring to therapy
People with diverging neurotypes often seek counselling for many reasons, including:
• Ongoing stress, anxiety, or burnout
• Depression or emotional numbness
• The impact of long-term health conditions or chronic pain
• Trauma, including experiences that have never been spoken about
• Relationship difficulties, including daily interactions with coworkers, institutions, and the general public
• Identity changes linked to neurotypes, gender, illness, work, or life transitions
• Feeling disconnected from themselves or others, alienated from a world not designed with you in mind.
You don’t need to fit any particular description to come to therapy. If life feels heavier than it used to, that’s reason enough.
How I work with neurodivergence
I’m an Integrative Counsellor, drawing primarily on Person-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches. That means our work isn’t about fixing you or telling you what to do.
Instead, we focus on making sense of your experiences — past and present — and understanding how they may be shaping how you feel, think, and relate now. Some peopl find it helpful to talk things through; others need time to get used to the space. Both are fine.
I bring over 15 years’ experience supporting people in difficult circumstances, including those navigating disability, illness, and systemic pressure. I understand how hard it can be to ask for help when you’re used to managing on your own.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
Change?
Being neurodivergent means you have probably been experiencing being "othered" by people and the world around you your whole life, being told that you were the problem and that you needed to change your behaviour. You may have felt disconnected, like you stand apart from everyone else. That can lead to a sense of alienation and loneliness. Counselling offers a space to explore what changes really need to take place in you, and what things need to stay the same and be celebrated. Often the things we have been told are our faults can be our strengths and you can get in touch with the real you.
Reflection
I work with adults (18+) who are open to reflective, exploratory counselling. You don’t need to know what you want from therapy yet — curiosity and willingness are enough to start.
I may not be the right counsellor if you’re looking for highly structured, technique-led therapy or practical advice alone. If that’s the case, I’m always happy to talk things through and help you consider other options.
Empathy
Emotions can be overwhelming and dysregulated and there can be fear around approaching counselling. You may have even heard myths like "autistic people cant do therapy as they don't have cognitive empathy" or "people with ADHD can't commit" - both of which is of course, not true. If you’re considering it and need to know more to feel confident to move forward, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation. There’s no obligation — just a chance to see whether working together feels right for you.