Neurodivergent people
You may have spent a lot of your life feeling different from the people around you, without always understanding why.
Perhaps you find it difficult to understand what you’re feeling or put your emotions into words. You might know something is wrong but struggle to explain it, feel confused by your own thoughts and emotions, or wonder why some parts of everyday life seem so much harder for you than they do for other people.
You may be trying to understand how your neurodivergence affects different parts of your life, or simply feel lost and unsure of where you fit.
For many neurodivergent people, these experiences have been happening for a long time.
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When feeling different has shaped how you see yourself
Growing up neurodivergent can affect more than how your brain works.
You may have spent years feeling misunderstood, criticised or out of step with other people. Over time, those experiences can affect your confidence, your relationships and the way you feel about yourself.
There may also be difficult or traumatic experiences in your past. Sometimes neurodivergence, challenging life experiences and the way you've been treated by other people have all interacted in ways that are difficult to separate.
You might find yourself wondering, “Is this autism or ADHD? Is this just anxiety? Is this a trauma response?” and have trouble picking all of this apart.
I’m interested in understanding the whole picture, helping you better understand your challenges and what you need to support yourself and how your brain works.
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Understanding yourself and how your brain works
Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself and the way you experience the world.
That might include making sense of your emotions, understanding how your neurodivergence affects your relationships and everyday life, or exploring how past experiences have shaped the way you see yourself. This helps us figure out what you need to feel better.
I take a neuro-affirming approach, which means the goal isn't to make you fit into a particular way of thinking, communicating or doing therapy.
You don't need to wear a mask or pretend to be someone you're not here. You can come on in, take off your shoes, and move around the room however you like. And if you find it difficult to explain what you're feeling, you don't need to have the right words before you come.
My hope is that therapy can help you better understand yourself, feel more accepting of yourself and find ways of working with your brain rather than constantly feeling like you're working against it.
Thinking about starting therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.
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You can ask any questions you have, learn a little more about my approach, or book an appointment if you feel ready to get started. If you’d prefer to speak first, you can also request a free 15-minute initial conversation to briefly talk about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.