You might have spent a long time feeling like life is harder for you than it seems to be for other people, even if you can't quite explain why.
Maybe you've learned to push through, mask or hold everything together on the outside, whilst inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure of who you really are.
You might be wondering if you could have ADHD or if you are autistic. Maybe you are starting to make sense of how your past experiences or relationships may have impacted you.
I support adults, diagnosed or undiagnosed, who are exploring neurodivergence alongside the impact of burnout, overwhelm and difficult or emotionally neglectful early experiences.
A space where you don't have to pretend you are okay
Many of the people I work with are ADHD, Autistic or AuDHD adults who have spent years masking, people-pleasing, and trying to function in environments that never really fit them.
They often describe feeling:
- Overwhelmed and burnt out
- Emotionally flooded or shut down
- Like they are "too much" or "not enough"
- Exhausted from holding everything together
Some are only just beginning to understand their neurodivergence later in life, and are starting to make sense of their past, their relationships, and their sense of self.
Alongside this, there is often a history of emotional neglect, inconsistency, or relationships where they didn't feel seen, safe, or understood.
How I can help
I specialise in supporting ADHD and autistic adults where neurodivergence, trauma, and emotional overwhelm overlap.
Counselling with me is a space where you don't have to mask, perform, or translate yourself in order to be understood.
Together, we work gently to:
- Understand emotional overwhelm and shutdown responses
- Make sense of masking, burnout, and people-pleasing
- Explore how past experiences may still be affecting you now
- Reduce shame and self-criticism
- Build coping strategies that actually fit your nervous system
About me
I am a qualified counsellor with over 25 years' experience in mental health, social care, and supporting people through complex emotional and life experiences.
Alongside my professional training, I also have lived experience of neurodivergence, which gives me a grounded understanding of what it can feel like to live in a world that doesn't always feel built for you.
What I offer
- ADHD, Autism & AuDHD Counselling
- Neurodivergent Burnout & Overwhelm Support
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Inner Child & Attachment Work
- Support for Relational Trauma
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for anxiety and overwhelm
What is it like to work with me?
Counselling with me is calm, paced, and collaborative.
You won't be expected to perform, mask, or get things "right".
We go at a pace that feels safe enough for your nervous system to stay engaged, rather than overwhelmed.
Clients often begin to notice
- Less internal pressure
- More understanding of their emotional patterns
- Reduced overwhelm and shutdown cycles
- More self compassion
- A stronger sense of identity
If this sounds like something you recognise in yourself, get in touch.
We can have a brief initial conversation to see whether working together feels like a good fit