Best therapy options for autistic people?

I'm studying to become a counsellor at the moment, only on my level 3. But I joined a study group on facebook and today a lady asked what the best route/therapy type would be most beneficial for autistic people. 

Now the thread is full of comments of lots of trainee counsellors who want to work with us but there isn't a great deal of research into therapy types. 

My question to you is what is your opinion or experience of therapy? Which ones would you recommend or have helped the most? I could only give them my opinion of my experience but would like to try and offer a bit more advice.

As an autistic person myself I was truly touched by the sheer amount of people who want to understand us and how to help us thrive. I feel it's up to us to help them thrive in their understanding.

You don't need to go into detail if you don't want to, just the type of therapy and how helpful you found it. Hope you can help me to help them.

An extra note. I hope you all managing to find some way to deal with the challenges of lockdown Blue heart

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  • I like therapy, it helped get me through some difficult situations. I think my favourite therapist was one who worked for an Autism charity and their attitude was I should believe in myself more, and if I would say I couldn't do something, they would say with a smile why not, or something along those lines. 

    They helped me have more self-belief. 

    I'm not sure what approach they were taking, I think it was humanistic.

  • Yes, I think that a good therapist gradually helps you to realise that you have what it takes within yourself and helps you to harness your own powers and your own self will etc

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