Autism Support
Understanding Neurodivergence
Autistic children, teens, and young adults experience the world in rich and unique ways. My autism-affirming psychotherapy offers a space where difference is celebrated and each person’s way of seeing, feeling, and communicating is valued. The aim isn’t to change who they are, but to help them feel understood, safe, and confident in being themselves.
Sessions focus on understanding sensory and emotional needs, supporting regulation, and helping families make sense of what lies beneath behaviour. Parents often find that as understanding grows, stress and conflict reduce, and everyday life becomes calmer and more connected.
I also support young autistic adults as they navigate identity, independence, and the transition into education, work, and relationships. Therapy offers a reflective space to explore challenges such as anxiety, social pressure, or burnout, and to build self-awareness, self-acceptance, and resilience.
Individual and Family Sessions:
Therapy may include individual work, parent–child sessions, or family consultations, creating a shared understanding that strengthens connection at home and beyond.
Creative, sensory-aware, and body-based therapy supporting:
- Emotional regulation and anxiety
- Communication and social understanding
- Self-esteem and identity development
- Family connection and transitions into school, college and adulthood
- Sensory awareness and overwhelm – helping children and parents understand sensory needs and how these affect daily life
- Friendships and peer relationships – supporting social confidence and reducing isolation
- Managing change and uncertainty – building flexibility and coping skills for transitions or new environments
- Executive functioning and independence skills –supporting planning, organisation, and emotional pacing
- Parental understanding and co-regulation – helping caregivers respond with calm, empathy, and confidence
Group Therapy
Groups for Autistic Young People
Creative, sensory-aware groups offering belonging, emotional literacy, and social confidence.
Through art, play, and shared discussion, young people experience the power of community and connection — discovering that their feelings and differences are understood and normalised. These groups provide a safe, accepting space to explore friendship, identity, and emotional balance alongside peers who share similar experiences.
Therapeutic Parent Groups
Small, supportive groups for parents and carers exploring neurodiversity, co-regulation, and compassionate communication.
These sessions offer a sense of community and understanding — a space to connect with others who truly “get it.” Together, we reflect, share experiences, and develop practical ways to support emotional regulation and bonding at home.