Counselling for Neurodivergent Folks
I offer counselling for neurodivergent adults, including adults with autism, adults with ADHD and those who identify as neurodivergent, whether you have a formal diagnosis, are exploring one or simply know your mind works differently.
Sessions are available in person in Kitsilano and online across BC and Saskatchewan.
Understanding how your mind works can help you better navigate everyday challenges and find approaches that suit your individual needs.
In my practice, I aim to celebrate the uniqueness of each person and welcome you however you show up.
What neurodivergent folks bring
Some of what folks bring to this work:
a diagnosis in adulthood
making sense of your history in light of a diagnosis
burnout, and the cost of masking
anxiety, overwhelm and overthinking
sensory overload and nervous system regulation
focus, time, planning and follow-through
emotional intensity
relationships, at home and at work
communication challenges and self-advocacy
guilt, shame and self-criticism built up over years
school, work and career decisions
I also work with the full range of everyday concerns, including grief, trauma and life transitions. You do not need a diagnosis to book a consultation.
How I work
I have an appreciation for many different learning styles, and I am committed to finding the way you learn and take in new information. The tools I offer are fitted to how you think and process, and introduced at a pace that suits you. Some folks like structure and written summaries. Others prefer to talk freely, move, or draw. We can work out what helps together.
I draw on ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness and somatic approaches. With neurodivergent folks this often includes building somatic literacy, noticing what your body and nervous system are telling you before overwhelm arrives, and looking at the stories you have been told about yourself.
Sessions can be adjusted to suit you, including the lighting, breaks, cameras on or off online, and how we check in.
Common questions about counselling for neurodivergent adults
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Counselling can help with emotional regulation, anxiety, burnout, relationships, self-esteem and the challenges of navigating environments that do not always accommodate different ways of thinking and processing information. Sessions focus on your individual experiences and goals, taking your strengths and support needs into account.
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Counselling for neurodivergent adults takes differences in communication, sensory processing, attention and emotional regulation into account. Rather than assuming that everyone benefits from the same approaches, sessions are adapted to your preferences and needs. This may include adjusting how information is communicated, allowing more time to process questions or working with practical strategies that suit the way you think.
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Yes. Adults with ADHD often experience difficulties with planning, organization, time management and completing tasks. Counselling helps you understand how ADHD affects your daily life and develop strategies for managing responsibilities, reducing frustration and navigating situations that repeatedly cause difficulties.
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Yes. Differences in communication, emotional expression and social expectations sometimes contribute to misunderstandings in personal and professional relationships. Counselling helps you explore these patterns, communicate your needs more clearly and establish boundaries that respect both your preferences and those of the people around you.
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Recognizing neurodivergent traits later in life can change how you understand your childhood, relationships and previous experiences. Some people feel relieved to have an explanation for longstanding difficulties, while others experience grief, frustration or uncertainty. Counselling provides space to process these feelings and consider what this new understanding means for your life.
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Yes. Let me know what helps, in the consultation or at any point, and we can adjust.
Meet with me
Finding a good fit and relationship with a counsellor is a part of the process. Booking a consult is a low-pressure way of meeting to see how it feels.