Counselling & psychotherapy in Todmorden

Hello, I'm Giles - an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist.  I'm also autistic / ADHD.  I offer a space for people to talk about neurodivergence - this may be because you wonder about it for yourself, are awaiting or have received a diagnosis or have family members with or without a diagnosis.

While my experience may be different to yours, you may find it useful to meet with someone who is autistic, late-diagnosed, has experience of parenting, relationships and the day to day challenges faced by neurodivergent people.

explore

understand

change

I provide -

• A place where you do not have to please or meet external expectations.

• An opportunity to explore affirming frameworks with which to think about yourself.

• The possibility to understand your history in a way that does not involve harsh self-criticism.

• An exploration of ways of living which work for you.

• A time where you can work at a pace comfortable for you.

• A familiarity with the struggles of autistic people.

Areas I can help with include -

• Anxious or depressed feelings

• Acceptance of yourself

• Planning for and making sense of diagnoses

• Relationships, friendships and family life

• Your history - is there another account to tell?

• Employment stress

• Understanding your styles of thinking and perceiving

• Managing day to day living and promoting balance

• Regulation, resilience and autistic burnout

• Dealing with change and transition