You might have arrived here after a recent diagnosis, or perhaps you’re starting to wonder whether neurodivergence could help explain things you’ve been experiencing for a long time.Many people I work with describe a mix of relief, confusion, and overwhelm at this stage. You might be rethinking your past, noticing patterns more clearly, or questioning how you’ve been coping up until now. You may also feel tired from masking, unsure of who you are underneath it, or uncertain about what support would actually help.I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working across NHS and independent settings. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Alongside my broader clinical work, I have a longstanding interest in and extensive experience of supporting neurodivergent adults, including autistic adults and people with ADHD or dyslexia.In therapy, I aim to offer a space that feels calm, respectful, and adapted to you. That might mean going at a slower pace, being flexible in how we communicate, or thinking together about what makes therapy feel accessible and useful for you. There’s no expectation to present yourself in a particular way.We might work together to:– Make sense of your diagnosis or self-understanding
– Explore identity, masking, and what feels authentic to you
– Understand burnout, overwhelm, or shutdown
– Find ways of managing day-to-day demands more sustainably
– Build self-compassion and reduce self-criticism
– Process past traumaI also have a specialist interest in perimenopause and menopause, and how hormonal changes can intersect with neurodivergence. For some people, this stage of life can bring a noticeable shift in attention, sensory sensitivity, emotional regulation, or capacity to cope with everyday demands. Difficulties that were previously manageable can start to feel overwhelming, and in some cases this is the point at which people begin to question whether they may be neurodivergent. I aim to support you in making sense of these changes in a way that feels grounded, informed, and compassionate.My approach is collaborative and integrative. I draw on a wide range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring therapy to meet your particular needs, goals and preferences.Alongside my neurodiversity-focused work, I also have extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, low self-esteem, grief, insomnia, and life transitions. This broader background can be helpful when difficulties overlap or feel complex.Starting therapy, especially if you’ve spent a long time feeling misunderstood, can feel like a big step. My aim is to offer a space where you can feel safe and heard, and where we can gradually build a shared understanding of what’s going on for you and what might help.
