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Thinking about therapy but not sure where to start? It’s normal to feel unsure about what will happen or what you’re meant to say. This guide breaks down what to expect, from first contact to early sessions so you can approach it with a bit more clarity and confidence.

If you’re asking this, you’re not alone Many people search for the difference between ADHD coaching vs counselling, or wonder whether ADHD or Autism coaching is the right support for them.   Often people are already unsure what counselling or therapy actually is, and what I “do” in sessions. I usually describe it as building a trusting, safe relationship with a professional where you can work through challenges without judgement. Now I’m also training as a coach and to be hon

Perhaps you’ve recently received a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, or both. Maybe you’re on a waiting list, on a diagnostic pathway, or still considering whether self-identification is enough for you. Whatever your position, you might be thinking about accessing therapy for support, particularly given the long NHS waiting times and the fact that Right to Choose pathways are currently paused in some areas, including mine in Hampshire. However, many disabled and neurodivergent peopl

I don’t always bring up Christmas with my counselling clients at this time of year unless they introduce the topic themselves. When they do, I’m always very interested to hear how they feel about it. Many of us are acutely aware of the social expectations and pressure to conform to festive norms; however, for many neurodivergent adults , particularly those with Autism or ADHD, Christmas often means increased masking, heightened sensory overload, and rising exhaustion. Rather

Do you struggle at being consistent with things?  Especially the things you know will be good for you, even things you enjoy?  I know I...

I recently saw a post on social media about a neurodivergent school child who had been asked to complete a piece of work but struggled to know how to start; the teacher showing them what the finished work should look like (the child’s own previously completed work) helped them to see what they were aiming for.  The message was “show them what DONE looks like”.    Autistic individuals often tackle things from a ‘bottom up’ perspective, getting caught up in all the details firs

As our third lockdown began, I found myself anxiously scribbling down the timetable for my two secondary school age children in preparation for the first day of remote learning. I wasn’t looking forward to it; my sporadic efforts with homeschooling last year were met with big sighs and resistance. But this time around, they are both in the same school (hats off to those parents juggling multiple timetables!) and their amazing teachers are giving us what arguably we all real