Counselling- worth it or damaging if not done with a counsellor who understands autism?

Hi Ellie1984,

Thank you for your post to our online community.

If you are interested in counselling (NHS & private), you may like to have a look at the Autism Services Directory: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory under ‘Health & Counsellors’. 

This guide produced by the National Autistic Society may be of interest. It collates suggestions on ways professionals can make mental health talking therapies better for autistic people.   

Content note- the guide contains sections on suicide and self-harm: Good practice guide for professionals delivering therapy

I hope you find this helpful.

Rishma Mod

Hi Ellie1984,

Thank you for your post to our online community.

If you are interested in counselling (NHS & private), you may like to have a look at the Autism Services Directory: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory under ‘Health & Counsellors’. 

This guide produced by the National Autistic Society may be of interest. It collates suggestions on ways professionals can make mental health talking therapies better for autistic people.   

Content note- the guide contains sections on suicide and self-harm: Good practice guide for professionals delivering therapy

I hope you find this helpful.

Rishma Mod