I offer counselling in York for autistic adults, as well as people who are exploring whether they may be autistic or are waiting for an autism assessment. I work with autistic and neurodivergent people who want to better understand their experiences, identity and needs.

 

​Alongside the issues many people bring to counselling, such as relationship, work or study difficulties, as an autistic person you may also be navigating differences in communication, sensory sensitivities, social interaction, autistic burnout, masking, executive functioning differences or the transition into adulthood, education or work. You may also be adjusting to a recent autism diagnosis, exploring what autism means for your identity, or making sense of a late autism diagnosis.

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I provide a calm, confidential and supportive space where you can talk about whatever is important to you, at your own pace.

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My approach

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I am a person-centred counsellor. This means that our focus is on your experience and what feels important to you, rather than trying to fit you into a particular way of thinking or communicating. You will not be expected to mask, perform or present yourself in a certain way.

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My aim is to help you understand yourself more clearly, including how autism or neurodivergence shapes your experiences, so you can make choices that feel right for you. Sessions move at your pace, and there is no pressure to talk about anything before you are ready.

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Tailoring counselling to you

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Sessions can be adapted to suit your needs depending on whether you prefer a more free-flowing or structured approach. For example:

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• We can create a consistent structure for sessions, for example by beginning with the previous week or agreeing what you would like to focus on.

• You are welcome to bring notes or a list of topics you would like to talk about.

• I am happy to take the lead, ask questions or rephrase things if that feels more helpful.

• ​There is no pressure to find the right words straight away. You are welcome to take time to think, pause or come back to something later.

• Eye contact is not expected or required.

• You are welcome to use a fidget toy, draw, doodle, crochet or knit during sessions.

 

We can also talk about sensory needs and anything that would help you feel more at ease during sessions. There are opening windows and a fan in the room to help regulate the temperature, and I can also adjust the lighting.

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I am listed on the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory, which provides information and support for autistic people and their families.