You have probably landed here because you know a little about your own neurodivergence - or perhaps a loved one's - but did you know being ND just means your brain has a different way of processing, learning and functioning? It's definitely not wrong, but because it's often referred to as a 'syndrome' or a 'disorder', it can make people feel they are somehow defective. This can be extremely damaging to your sense of identity and belonging. 

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So many ND individuals describe how they have suffered from repetitive trauma in their lives: through trying to mask, fit in, minimise their differences, target of childhood and adult/workplace bullying, gaslighting, emotional/physical/psychological abuse, coercive control to name a few. ND individuals report higher rates of unemployment, relationship difficulties, and co-occuring mental health difficulties like depression, anxiety and OCD, which can significantly impact quality of life. 

 

It's estimated that 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent (ND). That's 1 in 5. That's too many people to not take action. 

 

As a result, I am deeply passionate about breaking down stigma around ND, making my counselling sessions that are rooted in empathy and respect, to feel like a place you can be completely yourself. 

 

In addition to lived ND experience, I have completed extended training to ensure my practice is neuro-affirmative by:

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• Using language that is non-pathologising 

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• Enabling you to explore your life experiences though an ND perspective

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• Help you focus on identifying and embracing ND characteristics and strengths

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• Facilitate creative/novel ways of working beyond just talking therapy - this can be led by you

 

• Make reasonable adjustments where possible, for example respect for difficulties within the session (possible exploration of sensory challenges, offering breaks, hybrid therapy pattern etc)

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​If you feel this approach could work for you, send me an email me for more details  - I look forward to hearing from you. ​​​​​​​