Being neurodiversity-affirming means I do not view autism, ADHD, or other neurodivergent traits as pathologies or illnesses to be "fixed" or "cured." Instead, I see them as natural variations in human brain wiring.

My goal is not to train your child to mask their traits or act neurotypical. Instead, I work to help them understand their unique nervous system, process the emotional impact of living in a world not built for them, and build self-advocacy skills.

Traditional psychodynamic therapy relies heavily on verbal insight, but we adapt our approach to meet each individual’s communication and sensory style.

Neurodivergent young people often experience high levels of anxiety, burnout, trauma from masking, or rejection sensitivity. By exploring their inner world through their preferred communication style - whether that is talking, deep-dive special interests, art, play or something else - I help them process deep-seated feelings of "not fitting in" and build a robust, positive sense of identity.

Absolutely. I do not expect children to sit still or make eye contact. My therapeutic space is adaptable:

Fidgets and Movement: Stimming, pacing, and using sensory tools are welcomed and supported.

Alternative Communication: We can use drawing, sandplay, metaphor, or writing if verbalizing emotions feels too overwhelming.

Special Interests: I often use a young person's deep passions (like video games, anime, animals, or history) as a psychodynamic gateway to understand their emotional world.

Raising a neurodivergent child in a neurotypical world can bring unique joys and systemic challenges. Family work in our practice focuses on:

Understanding Needs: Helping the whole family decode the young person's sensory profiles, communication style, and distress cues (distinguishing between a tantrum and a sensory meltdown).

Exploring Patterns: Looking at family history, as neurodivergence is often hereditary. Understanding parents' own neurodivergent traits or upbringing can unlock massive empathy and healing for the child.

Creating a Low-Demand Safe Haven: Collaborating on environmental changes at home to reduce anxiety and prevent autistic or ADHD burnout.

My focus is entirely therapeutic and emotional. I do not provide formal diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD, or learning differences. However, I can support you and your child before, during, or after the assessment process, helping them process what a diagnosis (or lack thereof) means for their identity.

My standard fee is £60 per 50-minute session. This flat rate applies equally to individual sessions with your child, parent consultations, and meetings with other professionals as appropriate.

Psychodynamic therapy relies on consistency and momentum to be effective. Meeting every week at the same time builds a rhythm that helps children and young people feel secure, allowing them to open up at their own pace.

When gaps between sessions are longer than a week, the time is often spent simply "catching up" on recent events rather than processing the deeper, underlying patterns and feelings.