Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, panic attacks & trauma
You don't need to be 'fixed'
Because you're not broken
So - what do you need?I take a strengths-based approach, assume competence & respect your personal agency.
I help you understand & advocate for your needs .
Empathetic & Creative Neurodivergent - Affirming Therapist / Therapeutic Coach - Online Therapy For Adults (over 18).
I provide therapy that is respectful of neurodivergent and sensory processing differences
£65 per session (first session £37)
**I am currently at full capacity & next have space to work with new clients in September 2026. You can book a discovery session for then by clicking on the link below. I may have a free slot come up earlier – if you are flexible with your availability and would like to be added to my waiting list, please email me**
A Therapy Mind - Psychotherapy & Coaching
Specialising in Autistic / ADHD / AuDHD neurotypes
Neurodivergent Therapist UK / Neurodivergent Affirming
- Would you like to understand, accept & protect yourself better? As well as interrupt patterns that harm you?
- Is it important that your therapist uses evidence-based, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed practices? And is committed to connecting with you – human to human. Plus, views you as an equal & an individual?
- Are you ready to let go of stigmatised definitions of neurodivergence, neurotypical expectations & stereotypical norms? Prioritise self compassion? Gain awareness of what regulates & dysregulates you?
- Do you want to view yourself through a strengths-based lens? To enhance your communication? Build your confidence in your emotional & mental capacity?
- Would you like medium term or long-term, in-depth therapy, which is tailored to your needs and a strong therapeutic relationship?
Individual Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults
I offer individual therapy for neurodivergent adults who want a space that feels respectful, thoughtful, and grounded in real understanding. My work centres on one to one sessions, where we focus on you as a whole person rather than a list of symptoms or labels. I know how important it is to feel heard and taken seriously, especially if past experiences of therapy have left you feeling invalidated or misma.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I support adults with a wide range of experiences, including those seeking ADHD therapy and support around autism or combined neurotypes. Sessions are shaped around what feels most pressing for you. That might include emotional regulation, identity, burnout, relationships, trauma, or the impact of long term masking. I pay close attention to sensory needs, communication preferences, and pacing, so therapy feels as safe and accessible as possible.
When working as an ADHD therapist, I recognise that attention, motivation, and overwhelm are often misunderstood. ADHD therapy is not about changing who you are. Instead, it can help you build awareness of your patterns, understand your nervous system and develop ways to care for yourself that feel realistic and supportive.
Therapy can be medium or long term, depending on what you want and need. I value a strong therapeutic relationship and work in a way that is relational, reflective, and practical. My aim is to support you in understanding yourself more deeply, so you can feel more settled, empowered, and connected to who you are.
My core training is in Neuro-divergent affirming coaching, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Transactional analysis Psychotherapy, and I use both therapeutic and coaching techniques. Together we engage in Therapeutic Coaching that is relational, psychoanalytical but also practical and empowering. I believe that neurodivergent therapists are well placed to understand the needs of neurodivergent client and am happy to share that part of my identity is I am an ‘Autistic Adhd-er’.
I can help you explore your identity, coping mechanisms, core beliefs, personality, experiences and the many facets of your psyche.
I can help you find safety if you have experienced trauma, or are feeling lost or confused.
I can also help if you have had a specific challenge event or setback but also want to work on the wider picture.
You’re not broken so you don’t need to be ‘fixed’ or even change at all.
Instead, I want help you find your way back to yourself. Our client / therapist relationship is of vital importance and if we agree to work together, I will be fully committed and invested in you and your journey.
I listen to your story with empathy and kindness but also compassionately challenge any damaging core beliefs. Sometimes, I may sit alongside you in the dark and at other times help you process the past or illuminate your way forward. Always aiming to help you gain agency, empowerment and acceptance of yourself and clearer awareness of what you need.
Working with a Neurodivergent Therapist in the UK
Choosing a therapist can feel like a big decision, especially if you are neurodivergent and have felt misunderstood in the past.
As a neurodivergent therapist in the UK, I offer online therapy that is rooted in lived experience as well as professional training. I understand how culture, systems, and expectations in the UK can shape experiences of mental health, education, work, and relationships, particularly for autistic and ADHD adults.
I work with clients across the UK who are looking for a therapist who genuinely understands neurodivergence from the inside. As an ADHD therapist in the UK, I support adults who may be exploring their neurotype later in life, questioning long held beliefs about themselves, or recovering from years of masking and self doubt. ADHD therapy can offer space to reflect on these experiences and begin relating to yourself with more care and honesty.
Many people actively seek out neurodivergent counsellors because they want to feel recognised without having to explain or justify their differences. I believe neurodivergent counsellors can offer a depth of empathy that comes from shared understanding, while still holding clear boundaries and professional responsibility.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I see my role as walking alongside you, listening closely, and supporting you to make sense of your experiences in a way that feels right for you.
Whether you are looking for ADHD therapy, support around autism, or a space to explore identity and relationships, I aim to offer therapy that feels respectful, steady, and grounded. As an ADHD therapist, my intention is to help you feel more connected to yourself, with greater clarity around what you need and how you want to live.
I am a 44 year old female, AuDHD-er. My clients constantly inspire me to be the most authentic version of myself. Like many neurodivergent individuals, I spent decades masking / hiding / not accepting myself so I understand the complex trauma this can cause. I find the ways that varying neurotypes think fascinating, inspiring and exciting and I believe neurodivergent counsellors and therapists are particularly able to understand and empathise with ND clients. Self identifying as neurodivergent is more than enough, but it’s useful to know whether you are, no matter how late in life, because when you do, versions of self concept can be examined in light of this new information.
I begin within a framework of acceptance of differences in communication styles and sensory needs, due to neurotype. I use a range of psychotherapeutic techniques to help you on the journey to understanding yourself better but psychologically and neurologically. Whilst also aiming to equip you with tools that are effective, so you can decide to use them outside of your therapy sessions. The tools can help feel supported, as safe as possible, strengthen your connection with yourself and enhance your confidence in communication and relationships.
As you become more aware of yourself, you may gain a clearer idea of your identity and become more self-compassionate. Gradually, you can start to feel different, with more autonomy and a more stable and accessible feeling of being grounded. You can then feel more confident when dealing with life challenges and have a greater sense of control or acceptance over your life and agency over your destiny.
Testimonials
After my parents both suffered from some tragic events recently, I was in a state of flux and cloaked in depression and dysregulation. I'm so thankful neurodivergent counsellors and therapists such as Kate exist.
- Gerladina Smith