Who I am
I’m a late‑diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. It was parenting my two neurodivergent children which led me to become curious about my own life experiences and difficulties fitting into the world and its expectations. That journey resulted in my diagnoses and a much deeper understanding of how autism and ADHD can show up differently for each person. While there are shared traits, individual experiences vary greatly depending on life history, environment, and support.
Psychotherapy helped me to look back on my experiences with compassion and understanding, and opened up new choices. I now bring both my lived experience and my professional training as an integrative psychotherapist into my work, supporting neurodivergent adults wherever they find themselves on their personal journey.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who are neurodivergent, or who are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. This includes individuals who identify as autistic, ADHD, or both, as well as those who are questioning, self‑identifying, or adjusting following a recent or later‑life diagnosis.
I support clients who may be experiencing:
- Low self‑esteem, anxiety, low mood, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
- The impact of long‑term masking and difficulties with identity or belonging
- Challenges around relationships, work, or navigating everyday demands
- Complex feelings following diagnosis, including relief, grief, anger, or confusion
- The effects of traumatic experiences or living with difficult experiences of being parented
I also work with parents and prospective parents, supporting them through fertility challenges, pregnancy, baby loss, early parenthood, and the emotional impact of being parented. I am particularly attentive to the additional pressures and unmet needs neurodivergent parents may experience, which are not always recognised in traditional services.
My work is inclusive, neuro-affirming, and grounded in the belief that each person’s experiences, challenges, and strengths are unique. I aim to offer a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel understood, respected, and supported to be their authentic selves.
How Therapy Might Help
Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore your experiences, make sense of long‑standing patterns, and develop a greater understanding of yourself. Therapy may help you better understand how your mind and body respond to stress, overwhelm, masking, and life demands, and how this has shaped your sense of identity and wellbeing.
You may find therapy helpful if you are:
- Exploring or coming to terms with a neurodivergent identity or diagnosis
- Experiencing burnout, anxiety, low mood, or emotional exhaustion
- Reflecting on past experiences where you felt misunderstood or unsupported
- Seeking greater self‑acceptance and clarity around your needs and boundaries
- Navigating relationships, work pressures, or life transitions, including parenthood
My integrative approach means therapy is shaped collaboratively, at a pace that feels safe and respectful for you. Sessions may include reflective exploration, emotional processing, and, where helpful, psychoeducation to support understanding and choice. Therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about supporting you to understand yourself more fully, reconnect with your authentic self, and find ways of living that feel sustainable and aligned with your values.
If you feel ready to start your personal journey then do get in touch.
