Support with Neurodiversity, Autism & ADHD

Struggles

21 Dec

Neurodiversity recognises that human brains work in many different ways. Autism and ADHD are natural variations in how people experience, process, and respond to the world. While neurodivergence can bring strengths, creativity, and depth, it can also involve real challenges — particularly in environments not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.

You may be seeking support for yourself, your child, or a young person — whether around understanding a diagnosis, exploring identity, managing overwhelm, navigating relationships, or coping with expectations around work, school, or daily life. Support can offer a space to understand neurodivergence with clarity, compassion, and respect.

You might recognise neurodivergent experiences if you…

Feel overwhelmed by sensory input, social demands, or change
Struggle with focus, organisation, or completing tasks
Experience intense emotions, anxiety, or burnout
Feel different, misunderstood, or out of step with others
Mask or hide parts of yourself to fit in
Are exploring a recent diagnosis or self-identification
Are supporting a neurodivergent child or adolescent

How therapy can help

Therapy is not about changing who you are. Neurodiversity-affirming support focuses on understanding your experiences, reducing distress, and helping you navigate the world in ways that honour your needs and strengths.

Support can help with emotional regulation, self-understanding, identity, communication, relationships, and managing the impact of stress or burnout. For children and adolescents, therapy may also support confidence, emotional expression, and family understanding.

Approaches that may help with neurodivergence

The following approaches are often helpful when working with autistic people and those with ADHD:

Counselling
Offers a supportive space to talk, reflect, and feel understood without judgement.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Can help with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies, when adapted for neurodivergent needs.
Psychotherapy
Supports deeper exploration of identity, relationships, and emotional experiences.
Coaching
May be helpful for ADHD, supporting organisation, focus, routines, and goal-setting.
Family or Systemic Approaches
Can support understanding and communication within families, particularly for children and adolescents.

(All approaches should be adapted in a neurodiversity-affirming and individualised way.)

Therapists who work with neurodiversity, autism & ADHD

Therapists supporting neurodivergent individuals and families

Featured

Dr Anya Ciobanca

Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist offering integrated medical and psychological care for adults and young people.

Esthella Cortes

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering in-depth, reflective therapy for adults experiencing emotional and relational difficulties.

Kate Low

Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering relational, compassionate therapy for adults navigating emotional and relational challenges.

Michelle Miller

Principal Psychologist and Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women’s mental health, trauma, and neurodiversity.

Tami Oren

Integrative Relational Counsellor offering trauma-informed, compassionate support for adults navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions.

Victoria Catt

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Nurse, and University Lecturer supporting children, young people, and adults with anxiety, trauma, and complex needs.

Finding the right support

Many neurodivergent people have had experiences of being misunderstood, mislabelled, or unsupported. Finding the right support is about working with someone who listens, adapts, and respects your experience.

You are welcome to explore therapist profiles above, or to get in touch if you would like help finding a practitioner who works in a neurodiversity-affirming way.

Mabel Martinelli