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High functioning ASD

Cathy

I’ve recently been unofficially diagnosed with high functioning ASD.

Despite my advanced age (54)!, it has been life changing as so liberating.

It’s really helped my understand why my life has taken some of the turns it has, both personally and professionally, and why certain things effect me.

I’ve managed pretty well so far but there are a couple of areas where I feel my life would improve if I could learn how to manage and deal with certain feelings and situations.

I’ve had a look for counselling on this site but without much luck and haven’t been able to find a counsellor or psychologist experienced with ASD.

Can anyone recommend a counsellor or psychologist? Thanks in advance

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  • Hi Cathy! You are definitely not alone on this site. I'm well over 60 myself. As regards psychologists/counsellors, it might depend on the area where you live, and whether you want to be referred by a local GP within the NHS system. However, you might want to take a look at this very recent support group presentation. There would probably be a number of suitable individuals on that site, and in future they are likely to be moving to two or three new locations; perhaps nearer you? They do both private & NHS referrals. NHS referrals would almost certainly have to live within the catchment areas of certain health authority regions, though. Or they might know someone appropriate in your own area. But, take your time to find a good match.

    It sounds like you are dealing well with things! It can definitely be quite liberating:-)

    axia-asd.co.uk/.../

  • in reply to Senor

    Thank you so much, really appreciate your response. I’ll definitely take a look. 

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