Within my time working within education which spans more than 20 years, I have experienced working with a variety of additional needs and autism in a professional capacity. I have also grown up with an older sister who has autism and severe learning needs which has given me an insight and understanding of working with and being around people with additional needs.

I have had experience of trying to access some of the mental health support available for my sister in the past and I know and understand the need and importance of the counsellor’s knowledge, experience and being appropriately trained in working with people with additional needs. I am extremely aware of the additional worries and anxieties which can often be faced by adults with additional needs along with those who care for them and would be more than happy to have a discussion with you over the telephone or via email to see how I can provide this.

I have experience of working with a range of additional needs including ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, speech and language difficulties and have seen the benefit and positive impact counselling can have and the empowerment and support clients can feel as a result of being listened to.

Through my own personal experiences, coupled with my qualifications and training, I am able to utilise therapy techniques and approaches as appropriate to ensure that each unique client benefits from a counselling experience which is most suitable for their own individual needs and requirements.