Neuro-affirmiNG TherapY
Therapy that adapts to you...not the other way around

I am a strong advocate for creating a welcoming, inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming space in therapy.

 

I believe neurodivergence is a difference, not a deficit, flaw or something that needs to be "fixed." However, I  understand that being neurodivergent can come with unique challenges. Many of the struggles neurodivergent people face aren’t about who they are, but about living in systems that lack understanding and compassion and value productivity and conformity. Navigating life stressors, the workplace, social systems and traumatic experiences can add extra layers of difficulty.

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Making sense of a later-life diagnosis can bring a range of feelings, from relief to grief, anxiety or confusion. In therapy, you don’t need to perform or explain yourself and I do all I can to create a space where you don't feel you have to mask who you are. We focus on understanding your experiences, honouring your needs, considering your strengths and find ways of navigating life that work better for you and your nervous system. 

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My Experience

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Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with many neurodivergent people. Recently, I’ve developed a growing interest in the link between neurodivergence, physical symptoms (like pain, fatigue, or IBS), and mental health, particularly anxiety, trauma and burnout. I’ve seen first hand how these areas can interconnect.

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I also bring lived experience to my practice. I am part of a neurodivergent household and family and I'm personally diagnosed ADHD, which adds to my personal understanding of the unique ways neurodivergence can show up in day-to-day life.

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What I Offer

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If you’re neurodivergent, or suspect you may be (such as being Autistic or ADHD), my therapeutic approach is designed to be flexible and tailored to you. Here's what you can expect from working with me:

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• I focus on your individual strengths and challenges. Therapy is personalised to your needs, just as I would do with any client.

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• Masking, burnout, and identity are welcome topics. If you’ve spent years adapting yourself to fit expectations, we can gently explore the impact of masking, exhaustion, and self-doubt, and work towards greater self-acceptance and balance.

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• Collaboration and transparency matter. I aim to be clear about how therapy works and invite feedback, so we can adjust things together if something isn’t working for you.​

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• I avoid making any assumptions based solely on your diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore what your neurodivergence means for you and how it shapes your experience in the world.

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• I consider practical aspects such as sensory sensitivities, how we communicate and process information, and even where therapy takes place. ​​​

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• Informed by research and experience, I adapt and tailor therapy approaches to better suit those with brains that might work differently, working creatively and compassionately. 

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You can find more information on what therapy involves here.