About me
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I have a specialist interest and post-qualification training, in neurodiversity and the psychological and physical effects of trauma. I am motivated to support clients who are curious about possible neurodivergent traits or who have been diagnosed Autistic or ADHD.
My previous psychotherapeutic work has been within charity and university settings and before training as a psychotherapist I spent 10+ years in the corporate sector. I therefore understand work-place stress and the effects of burnout.
Ways of Working
I see adults online using the platform, Google Meet. I have a passion for focusing on the strengths of my clients in a neuro-affirming way, whilst exploring their difficulties. Building a safe and trusting relationship forms the foundation of the therapy so that more explorative work around trauma and mental health difficulties is possible. Strategies that support self-acceptance, identity development and emotional regulation for instance, are interwoven throughout.
The effects of childhood experiences, environments and cultural/societal influences all play a part in how we think and behave. I consider all of these aspects alongside the neurodevelopmental and biological makeup of my clients to understand each unique individual I work with.
My core training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy which makes sense of thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour based on our early years’ experiences. I incorporate elements of CBT and continue to enhance my skillset by keeping abreast of current neurodevelopmental research. I draw on theories of attachment and trauma, but ultimately, I am led by the needs of my clients as we work collaboratively together.
I am an Accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and abide by their ethical and professional standards.
The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Anger
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Gender and sexual identity
- Intrusive thoughts
- Low mood and depression
- Organisation, motivation and time management difficulties
- Pre and post diagnosis support
- Rejection sensitivity
- Relationship and social communication difficulties
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Sensory overload and sensory profiling
- Trauma
- Work-place stress
Qualifications
MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy – Birkbeck, University of London
Certificate in Couple & Relational Therapy, Accredited by COSRT at Level 5, The Grove
MA in Social Anthropology- University of Manchester
BA in Health Studies- Manchester Metropolitan University
MBACP (Accred)
Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity
Aspire Autism Consultancy – Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients
Aspire Autism Consultancy – ADHD in The Therapy Room
Aspire Autism Consultancy – Working with Neurodivergent Couples & Relationships: A Neuro-Affirming Approach
Professor Tony Attwood & Dr Michelle Garnett – Autism in Couple Relationships
Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) – CBT Essentials
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)
Gabor Maté – A Biopsychosocial View of Attention Deficit Disorder and other Childhood
Developmental Disorders