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

Ellie1984

Anyone like to share their experinces and opinions on counselling as a diagnosed autistic person please. I'm really struggling and I have the option to give it a try but I'm not sure. 

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  • I have therapy, it was because of my therapist that I sought out a diagnosis. She is autistic and I actually don’t think I would get through this thing called life without her right now. She does person centred therapy, but in the past I have had straight forward counselling on the phone and also CBT. I probably wouldn’t recommend the CBT but it was the gateway to the other help I have received. You can try a session with someone to see how you get on, ask any questions and get the feel for it. Some do face to face, some online. 

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  • I have therapy, it was because of my therapist that I sought out a diagnosis. She is autistic and I actually don’t think I would get through this thing called life without her right now. She does person centred therapy, but in the past I have had straight forward counselling on the phone and also CBT. I probably wouldn’t recommend the CBT but it was the gateway to the other help I have received. You can try a session with someone to see how you get on, ask any questions and get the feel for it. Some do face to face, some online. 

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  • in reply to Orangegnome

    I have experienced CBT and found it harmful when autism isn't taken into account. How great that you've found someone who is so understanding and helpful. I'm so happy for you that she is so effective for you. I am giving it a try now and will ask questions to gauge if I feel things are a good fit.  Thanks for your reply.