Which therapy, help!

If you want a more authoritative and balanced view of how to help your Autistic child then I strongly recommend you join some of the Zoom events run by Pinpoint Cambridgeshire even if you live elsewhere. See www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk/.../

This is great thank you. I am in Cambridgeshire!!  He has lots of anxiety which is what the therapy is for, otherwise we accept and love him as he is. :)

This is great thank you. I am in Cambridgeshire!!  He has lots of anxiety which is what the therapy is for, otherwise we accept and love him as he is. :)

Also I think therapy is highly individual, what works for one person doesn't for another. It has to be a good fit as well in terms of personality and therapy approach. 

Hi, I am in Cambridgeshire too. I am autistic too and I am about to start some mentoring with a counsellor that works for my university but also for 'Blue Smiles', which as far as I understand is a service that operates in some schools in the area. Who we are - Blue Smile | Children's Mental Health Charity in Cambridgeshire  . I haven't met the counsellor yet so I don't know how good it is but I thought I would put the link here just in case your son might be able to access this through school (as it would be a more affordable option). Other than that my experience with therapy is to listen to your instincts- if it doesn't feel right, then stop it and look for something else. Of course it can take some time and yes depending on therapy it can bring up some unsettling feelings, but if it doesn't feel helpful/ cause additional stress, I now let myself stop. If you can I would also recommend finding someone that has an understanding of autism. I wish I had learnt to better manage my anxiety etc at a young age so it is great you are seeking out support for your son!