About Me
I am proudly a combination of Autistic and ADHD. AuDHD has a nice ring to it. I draw on 14 years of experience in private practice as well as lived experience of being neurodivergent. I specialise in working with sensitive souls, Autism, ADHD, HSP. I work with clients who fall into what used to be the Asperger category of Autism. Although these people are considered to be high functioning, I am careful using this term. It can cover up the deep seated struggles under the facade of “doing well”. As a trauma informed therapist I acknowledge that the deficit/disorder narrative and the medicalised model of autism can be traumatising. The treatment of neurodivergent people to appear more neuro-normative, to fit «a square peg in a round hole» is very damaging. It is not the client’s job to educate professionals on how they need to be helped. I am committed to supporting others in the way which I needed in the years prior to recognising my neurodiversity late in life and after. I hope that this will help to reduce the impact of living in a neurotypical world. My ethos is
- recognising natural neurodivergent variations in human brain functioning
- honour neurodivergent strengths and vulnerabilities
- acknowledge the challenges of fitting in within the neuronormative way of being
- acknowledgment of ableism that may occur where neurodivergent people struggle to fit it
- acknowledge the impact of internalising neuro-ableism on mental health
- acknowledgment of the impact of intersectionality and the added challenges of racism, sexism, classism and prejudice based on religion, culture, disability, sexuality and gender identity.
- Autism
- ADHD
- CPTSD
- ND Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Parental neglect/abuse
- Unmasking/ The art of authentic living
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Rejection sensitivity disorder (RSD)
- Feminist issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Divorce/ separation
- Spiritual awakening challenges
- IBD/ digestive issues
- Self-esteem
- Assertiveness
