About my Practice
A Neuroaffirming, Anti-Oppressive Approach
My practice is rooted in neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive values. I aim to offer a counselling space that respects all identities, bodies, neurotypes, and ways of being.
This means working in ways that are anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, disability-accepting, and attentive to how power, context, and lived experience shape our inner worlds. I don’t see these values as a fixed goal that I can attain; they are part of an ongoing reflective process, supported through supervision, training, and listening.
As an autistic and ADHD counsellor and a home-educating parent to an autistic child, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the therapeutic relationship. This doesn’t make me an expert on your life, but it can reduce the need to explain or justify your neurodivergence.
How I work
My approach is integrative, relational, and person-centred.
This means that our work together is shaped by your unique experiences, background, and circumstances, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. I draw on different therapeutic ideas and approaches in a considered, collaborative way to support what feels most helpful.
The relationship we build together is central to the work. I pay attention to what happens between us and actively welcome feedback about how our work feels. If there are moments of misunderstanding or rupture, we can explore these together at a pace that feels safe and respectful. Sometimes feelings, expectations, or patterns show up between us, and these can offer valuable insight into your experiences and relationships more broadly.
It’s important that this feels like a relationship that will help you. Sometimes a particular therapeutic approach or style doesn’t fit every person, and that’s okay. If it doesn’t feel like a good fit, you are welcome to pause, reflect, or consider other options.
You are the expert on your own life. My role is not to lead or interpret your experience for you, but to gently and respectfully support your reflection, curiosity, and understanding.
Making therapy accessible
I aim to make therapy as accessible and supportive as possible. Accessibility is not an afterthought; it’s part of how we work together and how I adapt sessions to meet your needs.
You are welcome to:
move, stim, or fidget during sessions
pause or take extra time to process thoughts or feelings
arrive with or without a prepared agenda
express yourself in whichever way feels most comfortable
If speaking aloud is difficult or overwhelming, we can explore alternative forms of communication, such as using text, chat or other creative methods to support your processing.
I may also share links to resources, articles, or community supports that come up in our sessions, such as neurodivergent communities, parenting resources, or relevant reading.
You are not expected to mask, perform, or present yourself neatly. You can be exactly as you are, and we can adapt the work to match your pace, preferences, and processing style. Accessibility is an ongoing conversation. We can check in and adjust as your needs evolve.
Who this practice might suit
I work with people who are:
navigating late diagnosis or self-identification around autism or ADHD
experiencing autistic or ADHD burnout, chronic overwhelm, or exhaustion
unmasking or renegotiating identity
exploring parenting as a neurodivergent person
managing sensory stress, shame, internalised ableism, or perfectionism
wanting to understand themselves more deeply
wanting to explore a greater sense of meaning, purpose, or belonging in their lives
working through transitions, grief, or relationship patterns
understanding and navigating boundaries in relationships, including communication, consent, and interpersonal expectations
impacted by intersectional marginalisation related to race, gender, sexuality, disability, or class
You do not need a formal diagnosis to work with me.
I also have experience supporting clients with other challenges, including:
care leavers
chronic illness or disability
bereavement, grief, or loss
relationship breakdowns
survivors of abusive relationships
survivors of childhood or sexual abuse
