Neurodivergent‑Affirming Psychotherapy Online & In Manchester
What if the problem was never you, but the world you were told to fit into?
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-identifying, questioning, processing, or just exhausted - you are welcome here.
I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults with autism, ADHD, or AuDHD, including those unsure if these words fit.
This is a space to meet you as you are.
You might be here because you're…
Struggling with executive dysfunction, time blindness, sensory overwhelm, or swinging between hyperfocus and burnout
Navigating masking, shutdowns, or the quiet grief of feeling misread or unseen
Carrying trauma from painful relationships, family rejection, struggles in school or work, or being dismissed by health professionals
Wrestling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re always “too much” or “not enough”
Longing for rest, self-trust, or simply space where you don’t have to explain
Where we might begin
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Exploring autism, ADHD, AuDHD - whether diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning
Pre- and post-diagnosis support to process relief, grief, anger, or doubt
Untangling what might be neurodivergence vs. trauma
Questioning past psychiatric labels or misdiagnoses through an ND lens
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Making sense of how ND identity shapes your story, relationships, work, or body
Unpacking masking, burnout, meltdowns and shutdowns
Exploring how ND intersects with gender, sexuality, class, race, or culture
Reclaiming your own narrative beyond stereotypes or assumptions
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Navigating friendships, dating, partnership, or family dynamics as a neurodivergent person
Parenting in mixed-neurotype families (ND parent + NT child, NT parent + ND child)
Managing communication clashes, sensory mismatches, or emotional misunderstandings at home or with loved ones
‘Coming out’ as neurodivergent to family, friends, or at work
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Navigating your work-life and career with autism, ADHD or auDHD
Addressing academic or workplace masking, burnout, accommodations, or discrimination
Navigating career changes, disruptions, or rebuilding after burnout or late diagnosis
Understanding connections between neurodivergence, physical health, chronic pain, or differences in interoception
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Reimagining a life that includes rest, creativity, and special interests
Finding joy, meaning, and connection in ways that work for your ND mind and body
Exploring what it means to live as your full, unmasked self - safely, unapologetically, and in a way that’s sustainable for you
Neurodivergent affirming therapy
My approach
As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer a space where your ND experience and identity are welcomed and met with care - not as something to fix, but as part of human diversity. I don’t see neurotypicality as the goal, but just one way of being among many.
The challenges you face often come not from your brain alone, but from navigating a world not built for you. Here, we’re not trying to erase or mask your differences; we explore what’s been shaped by survival, misunderstood, or pathologised, and what might become possible when you’re met with empathy and compassion.
You’re welcome to show up however you are: stimming, rambling, looping, pausing, going quiet, needing time to find words. I’ll help track your threads if you lose them, or gently help notice tangents if you want support finding your way back.
I work integratively - blending person-centred therapy, parts work (IFS-informed), compassion-focused, and somatic approaches. Together, we explore how survival patterns, emotions, and sensations live in your body and relationships, meeting the parts shaped by masking, trauma, or self-protection.
You don’t have to explain or translate yourself here. Whether you process through words, silence, or uncertainty, it’s all welcome.
Diagnosis Support for ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence
In addition to offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy, I provide dedicated support for adults exploring ADHD or autism diagnosis, or adjusting to life after receiving one.
This is not a clinical assessment or diagnostic service - it’s a therapeutic space to explore your neurodivergence with compassion, reflect on your experiences, and begin reshaping the stories you’ve been carrying.
To learn more, explore the packages below to see how we can work together in a focused, supportive way.
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This focused package includes four sessions where we will:
Explore what’s bringing you here - the questions, challenges, or patterns that led you to seek support
Map everyday experiences - sensory life, relationships, masking, burnout, emotional regulation, and executive functioning struggles
Unpack hopes, fears, and questions about pursuing an ADHD or autism diagnosis
Walk through the diagnosis pathways - whether private, NHS, or Right to Choose - explaining what to expect, the typical steps involved, and how to emotionally prepare
Consider next steps and resources, and (if wanted) create a gentle, non-clinical summary you can take forward to an assessor or keep for your own clarity
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This supportive package includes four sessions where we will:
Process the emotional impact of diagnosis - including relief, grief, anger, or confusion
Navigate disclosure, accommodations, and relationships - at work, in healthcare, or in personal life
Identify your unique strengths and supports, and explore practical strategies for building a sustainable, self-affirming life
Revisit past experiences through a neurodivergent lens, with the option to continue in therapy to explore deeper patterns and narratives
Want to explore this more before booking?
’ve written a detailed guide explaining these packages, answering FAQs, and helping you figure out if they’re the right fit for you.
Read the full guide and, when you’re ready, feel free to book a free call, send me an email, or reach out through the contact form - whatever feels easiest for you.
ADHD, Autism, AuDHD & Neurodiversity Therapy FAQs
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No, you don’t need a formal ADHD or autism diagnosis to start therapy here. Many clients come self-identifying, questioning if they are neurodivergent, or exploring patterns like masking, burnout, or executive dysfunction. Therapy focuses on your lived experience, not labels or paperwork.
I also recognise that formal diagnosis can be expensive, inaccessible, or take years - especially for adults, LGBTQ+ folks, or people assigned female at birth. Self-diagnosis or self-identification is entirely welcome here.
If you’re unsure whether you’re neurodivergent or want more focused support, I offer pre- and post-diagnosis support packages, which are structured sessions to explore your experiences and next steps. Sessions are available online across the UK or in-person in Manchester.
To learn more, you can read the full guide with FAQs here.
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Many people ask what the “best” ADHD therapy is. Common recommendations include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for emotional regulation and executive skills, or ADHD coaching for practical support.
As a trauma-aware, ADHD-affirming therapist, I often work with adults harmed by systems trying to “fix” their ADHD traits. Here, we focus on understanding your ADHD - exploring masking, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and perfectionism. I believe this kind of understanding creates space for self-compassion and, if you want, ways to manage these challenges. -
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brains, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodevelopmental differences. When someone says they are neurodiverse, they are recognising that their cognitive, sensory, or emotional experience may differ from neurotypical people.
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