Welcome to this safe place.
I specialize in counselling for adults living with:
High-functioning autism
Asperger’s syndrome
ADHD/ADD
Highly sensitive people (HSP)
There is no bid “to fix” but learning, increasing awareness and understanding is of great benefit…
I share the view that these are ways of living in the world for life, and as such the sessions do not involve attempts “to fix the person”.
At the same time, due to “cultural norms” and “status quo”, we acknowledge the struggle. Every day poses various challenges and every day has all kinds of stimulation coming in from all angles, and the person is forced to contend as best they can.
The attempts to cope and deal with it all and manage effectively are often burdensome, stressful, anxiety-provoking, exhausting, triggering or outright overwhelming.
I help individuals living with high-functioning autism, Asperger’s, highly sensitive people and people living with ADHD or ADD to discover tools that will help them navigate their day better, cope, and feel better on an everyday basis.
The aim is to support the individual as they expand their understanding of their ADHD or autism and to practically improve their day-to-day quality of life.
I offer counselling for ADHD, ADD, high functioning autism, Asperger’s and highly sensitive people related to these areas:
Anxiety, worry
Social anxiety, social interaction issues
Communication issues, communication skills building
Interpersonal relationship dynamics
Codependency
Parenting
Perfectionism
Feeling like an outsider
Imposter syndrome
Selective mutism
Emotion regulation
Short fuse, irritability
Stress
Burnout, overwork
Work-life balance
Depression, low mood
Time management
Procrastination
Scheduling
Organization of stuff
Planning and working with goals
Life transitions
Decision-making related to moving, relocating, changing jobs or career paths
Personal growth and development
Self worth, self esteem
Whole-self / holistic counselling: cognitive, emotional, and physical quality of life
It can be really good to know that when you feel you need it, there is a counsellor to listen to you, someone you feel safe to speak with and who you feel really gets you.
It doesn’t matter if you have had any formal diagnosis or not – you are welcome to see if the kind of counselling support I provide might be what you’re looking for.
How can I be of help – specifically for you?
I appreciate that you might well be here with very specific needs in mind. What I do is listen to what YOUR needs are and what you want to get out of speaking with someone. Imagine speaking with someone where you don’t ever feel boxed into an agenda or that you’re being nudged into some kind of “fix”.
The kind of counselling I offer is not about changing emotions or behaviours in the bid to help you “fit in”. Instead, here is a place where you can take a step back and get to know your own emotions. As a result, this valuable perspective enables you to be who you are and feel good about who you are.
Also, some find it helpful just to share bottled-up emotions with a counsellor who listens with respect and without judgement.
And, it can be very freeing to just be able to speak about your struggles and challenges without someone trying to question you or change your strategies or float solutions your way. Just to freely talk can at times be the relief you’re looking for.
Each person is different. Consequently, each conversation with each individual is different. I am interested in what you – specifically – bring to your sessions. I am interested in hearing what your needs are and what you feel you want to focus on.
Cultivating well-being…
Many find that gaining perspective, expanding self-awareness, learning, and the development of management skills can all contribute to an increased sense of well-being, personal empowerment and improved quality of life.
If you would like to see if we are a good fit, I offer a free 20-minute intro chat on the phone. Simply email to set up a time. I look forward to hearing from you.