As a neurodivergent therapist, I have a particular interest in working with clients whose needs in therapy are influenced by autism, ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity.

Therapy is most helpful when it supports neurodivergent clients to embrace and accept themselves as they are rather than trying to fit neurotypical expectations. Indeed much of the anxiety and stress often experienced by neurodivergent individuals results from a feeling of needing to fit with others perceived expectations rather than ones own.

I firmly believe that the neurodivergent community has a lot of valuable knowledge that the rest of society could benefit greatly from.

My approach

I reject pathology-based and medical models of neurodiversity as helpful foundations of therapy.

I embrace neurodivergent identity as valid and equal.

I am client-led and not compliance-led.

I am focused on actual distress rather than social conformity.

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You can find some pieces I've written about my own experience with ASD and ADHD in my newsletter