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Therapy

Ellie

I've been wanting to do this for a while, but have kept putting it for a while as I've been scared of pursuing it.

I would to speak to a therapist or counsellor to give me support with my Autism. Does anyone know any therapists that specialise in Autistic and Neurodivergent people?

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  • When I saw an autism specialist counsellor a few years ago, I found her through the listings on Psychology Today. There are a few in my area who seem to actively specialise in autism, whereas some just seem to tick every 'specialism' box because they can. Once you've narrowed it down, it is worth emailing them and mentioning the autism and any other problems. It causes a lot of anxiety to make that first contact - but it can be worth it.

    Most therapists will do either a free telephone call and/or a free face to face visit to help you decide if their services are right for you. Fees are usually on a per-appointment basis, so there is no financial 'commitment' as such.

    Its worth noting that private therapy can be quite different to NHS therapy. You are not limited to a certain number of sessions, there won't be much (if any) box-ticking/questionnaires, and they probably won't be disappointed if you aren't magically 'cured' after 6 weeks.

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  • When I saw an autism specialist counsellor a few years ago, I found her through the listings on Psychology Today. There are a few in my area who seem to actively specialise in autism, whereas some just seem to tick every 'specialism' box because they can. Once you've narrowed it down, it is worth emailing them and mentioning the autism and any other problems. It causes a lot of anxiety to make that first contact - but it can be worth it.

    Most therapists will do either a free telephone call and/or a free face to face visit to help you decide if their services are right for you. Fees are usually on a per-appointment basis, so there is no financial 'commitment' as such.

    Its worth noting that private therapy can be quite different to NHS therapy. You are not limited to a certain number of sessions, there won't be much (if any) box-ticking/questionnaires, and they probably won't be disappointed if you aren't magically 'cured' after 6 weeks.

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