ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence
Understanding Your Unique Way of Experiencing the World
Many adults discover later in life that the ways they think, process information and relate to others may be part of their neurodivergent makeup.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with ADHD or autism, or are exploring these possibilities in therapy, understanding your neurotype can bring clarity to experiences that may have felt confusing for many years.
I offer neurodivergence-informed therapy both in person in Wiltshire and online across the UK.
How Neurodivergence Can Shape Life Experiences
Many neurodivergent adults describe growing up feeling different or misunderstood, often without knowing why. This can show up as:
- feeling overwhelmed by environments or social expectations
- struggling with focus, organisation or emotional regulation
- masking or adapting behaviour to fit in with others
- experiencing burnout from constant effort to cope
- feeling misunderstood in relationships or workplaces
These experiences are not signs that something is “wrong”. They are often natural responses to navigating a world that is primarily designed for neurotypical ways of thinking and interacting.
What Working Together Might Look Like
Making Sense of Your Experiences
Therapy can provide space to reflect on your life experiences and explore how ADHD or autistic traits may have shaped the way you think, feel and relate to others.
Understanding Coping Strategies
Many neurodivergent people develop coping strategies such as masking, people-pleasing or overworking to manage expectations. Together we can explore these patterns and consider what feels sustainable.
Building Self-Understanding
Therapy can help you understand both the strengths and challenges that come with your neurotype, allowing you to move towards greater self-acceptance and confidence.
Online and Face-to-Face Therapy
I offer in person neurodivergence-informed in Wiltshire, alongside online sessions for adolescents and adults across the UK.
Online sessions are also available for adolescents and adults across the UK, providing a flexible space to explore your experiences.
Understanding Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence describes natural variations in how people think, process information and experience the world.
Conditions such as ADHD and autism are not simply disorders to be fixed, but different ways of perceiving and interacting with life.
Understanding your neurotype can help reframe experiences that may previously have been misunderstood or criticised.
ADHD
ADHD can influence attention, motivation, emotional regulation and how the brain processes stimulation. Many adults with ADHD experience both creativity and challenges with organisation or focus.
Autism
Autistic individuals may process sensory information, communication and social interaction in unique ways. Understanding these differences can bring clarity to lifelong experiences.
Neurodivergent Strengths
Many neurodivergent people also experience strengths such as creativity, deep focus, strong pattern recognition and unique ways of problem-solving.
When Neurodivergence Meets Trauma
Living in environments where neurodivergent traits are misunderstood can sometimes lead to difficult experiences. Repeated misunderstandings, social pressure or feeling “different” can contribute to anxiety, burnout or trauma responses over time. Therapy can provide space to explore these experiences with compassion, helping you understand how they may have shaped your coping strategies and emotional responses.
Therapeutic Approaches Used
EMDR Therapy
EMDR can help process difficult memories or experiences that may still influence emotional reactions or self-beliefs.
Internal Family Systems
IFS helps explore the different “parts” within us that developed to cope with life’s challenges, encouraging greater self-understanding and compassion.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy focuses on identifying long-standing patterns in thinking and relationships that may have developed earlier in life.
Is This Therapy Right for You?
If you are exploring ADHD or autism, or beginning to understand how neurodivergence may shape your experiences, therapy can provide a supportive space for reflection.
Together we can explore your experiences, develop strategies that work for your unique way of thinking, and build a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Begin Exploring Your Experiences
If you would like to explore neurodivergence-informed therapy, you are welcome to arrange a consultation.
Together we can consider what kind of support might feel most helpful for you.