My name is Faye (she/her). I'm a Level 5 qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I am a late diagnosed autistic ADHD therapist working online from Southampton, UK. I work Pluralistically, which means I integrate a range of therapy approaches, blended to support each individual client.
Having been through many years of my own therapy, and experiencing a wide range of approaches, I realised a lot of therapy wasn't suited or tailored to neurodivergent people. I offer therapy through this lens, continually updating my own learning through training run exclusively by neurodivergent professionals.
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You can find out more under 'services'.
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I hold sessions via video or phone call, and currently work with adults over the age of 18. I offer long or short term therapy, with a free 20 minute phone or video call, so that we get a feel for whether I am the right fit for you, and what you are looking for in a therapist. From there, our first session could be an exploration of your past therapy experiences and future objectives, sensory preferences, processing and communication styles, or anything else important to you. Please see below for more details.
What to expect when you join a session - an image capturing a video call using Google Meet. I use a fairly neutral backdrop, and the set up will be consistent across sessions.
How can I help?
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Here are just some of the areas I work with:
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Pre & post diagnosis support​
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Sensory struggles and exploration
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Masking and camouflaging
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Autistic burnout
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Identity and self
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Loss
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Chronic invalidation
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Workplace accommodations
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Meltdowns and shutdowns
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Alexithymia
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Isolation and loneliness
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Life transitions
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Relationship and communication challenges
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Trauma and abuse
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PTSD and CPTSD
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief and bereavement
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Shame
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Suicidal thoughts and self harm
My qualifications and some relevant training:
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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Prof.Dip Psy C) (MNCPS Acc.).
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
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Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
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KMC Training - 'Curating Supportive lifestyles for late identified autistic adults’
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Using IFS therapy with Autistic clients - Sarah Bergenfield
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Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation - Carolyn Spring
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Neurodivergent Insights - Understanding Anxiety - Dr M. Neff
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Vanguard Neurodiversity - Training for Counsellors & Psychotherapists - Zebras & Horses
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Neurodivergent Insights - Traumatic Invalidation - Dr M. Neff
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Neurodivergence & LGBTQAI+ - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
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Understanding Autistic Relationships - Aurora Autistic Consulting
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An Integrative Mind-Body Approach to Healing from Trauma and Complex PTSD - Dr A. Swartz
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Autism and Attachment - Dr E. Bede
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The Sensory Clinical Toolkit - Dr M. Neff