I've read a bit over the past few months about how CBT does not necessarily work as well for Autistic people unless it is "adapted". I've tried looking that up, but I'm none the wiser. Does anyone have experience or knowledge of CBT with and without such "adaptations"? What's the difference? If I were shopping around for a therapist, what questions would I ask and what answers would I expect to get?
I have done CBT on the NHS - about 5 years ago (during Covid times, so it all had to be over the phone)....It didn't really work for me.
What has worked is Equine Assisted Therapy - essentially, it combines working with horses (all on the ground - not horse riding) and traditional CBT techniques.
Crucially, it is in person (and in horse 
) and the therapist has worked with countless clients with autism (and other neurodiversities). It has been incredibly effective for me, simply because the horses are so intelligent - they can pick up on, and often mirror, human emotions - It is great for learning boundaries and understanding how my thoughts, feelings and actions impact on those around me.
Highly reccomended!
