Autism Counselling in Kidderminster
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Diogenes Mock
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Kidderminster DY11
Waitlist for new clients
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
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I have been counselling since 1997 offering clients the opportunity to explore, understand and change. I am an integrative therapist and I always aim to adapt my approach to suit client needs. I can offer short term counselling or work to a more open ended agenda. I spent twenty years working at Relate where I developed skills that have enabled me to work with a broad range of client needs. I can offer counselling to individuals, couples, young people and families. I work from my own office in the village of Rock in North Worcestershire.
I have been counselling since 1997 offering clients the opportunity to explore, understand and change. I am an integrative therapist and I always aim to adapt my approach to suit client needs. I can offer short term counselling or work to a more open ended agenda. I spent twenty years working at Relate where I developed skills that have enabled me to work with a broad range of client needs. I can offer counselling to individuals, couples, young people and families. I work from my own office in the village of Rock in North Worcestershire.
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I am a fully registered and insured counsellor, having qualified in 2011. I have worked for local charities both before and since qualifying and have been in private practice since Oct 2016. I have extensive experience of bereavement and loss, PTSD, trauma. I also work with providers of Employee Assistance Programs, providing short term focussed therapy for a range of issues, including low self esteem, workplace bullying, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and have previous experience of phobias and smoking cessation.
I am a fully registered and insured counsellor, having qualified in 2011. I have worked for local charities both before and since qualifying and have been in private practice since Oct 2016. I have extensive experience of bereavement and loss, PTSD, trauma. I also work with providers of Employee Assistance Programs, providing short term focussed therapy for a range of issues, including low self esteem, workplace bullying, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and have previous experience of phobias and smoking cessation.
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I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
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Bromsgrove & Redditch Therapy Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kidderminster DY10
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
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I’m an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in different therapeutic approaches that I combine to support you to achieve your goals. For example, we might use Gestalt therapy to explore your present difficulties, or Psychodynamic therapy to explore how your past is affecting you in the present. We may also incorporate CBT to uncover practical ways to manage challenges that you're currently facing. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent people and people that have experienced trauma. I'm autistic and ADHD myself, which gives me an additional layer of insight and understanding when supporting neurodivergent people.
I’m an integrative counsellor, which means that I am trained in different therapeutic approaches that I combine to support you to achieve your goals. For example, we might use Gestalt therapy to explore your present difficulties, or Psychodynamic therapy to explore how your past is affecting you in the present. We may also incorporate CBT to uncover practical ways to manage challenges that you're currently facing. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent people and people that have experienced trauma. I'm autistic and ADHD myself, which gives me an additional layer of insight and understanding when supporting neurodivergent people.
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Chrystal Therapy offers personalised counselling services to support individuals coping with difficult life events. Our skilled, licensed therapists work collaboratively with each client to identify practical solutions and strategies for overcoming challenges related to depression, grief, job loss, relationship struggles, mental health concerns, and autism spectrum disorder. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming environment where you'll feel heard, supported, and understood from the very first session.
Chrystal Therapy offers personalised counselling services to support individuals coping with difficult life events. Our skilled, licensed therapists work collaboratively with each client to identify practical solutions and strategies for overcoming challenges related to depression, grief, job loss, relationship struggles, mental health concerns, and autism spectrum disorder. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming environment where you'll feel heard, supported, and understood from the very first session.
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Are you struggling to cope with difficult feelings or situations? Do you need someone to talk to? You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, where the effort to get through each day feels too great. Are you feeling isolated, anxious or depressed, with little hope for the future? Perhaps relationships are challenging & you're wanting to improve how you connect with people. I am a qualified, person-centred counsellor, offering a combined approach, unique to you. Together we can take small steps to unravel any difficult thoughts & feelings. My private therapy room offers a calm, encouraging space where you can be yourself and find support.
Are you struggling to cope with difficult feelings or situations? Do you need someone to talk to? You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, where the effort to get through each day feels too great. Are you feeling isolated, anxious or depressed, with little hope for the future? Perhaps relationships are challenging & you're wanting to improve how you connect with people. I am a qualified, person-centred counsellor, offering a combined approach, unique to you. Together we can take small steps to unravel any difficult thoughts & feelings. My private therapy room offers a calm, encouraging space where you can be yourself and find support.
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At any point in our lives we can find ourselves overwhelmed and at a loss to know what to do to. We may experience a degree of distress that impacts on how we would like to live our life. This could be, but isn't limited to, anxiety, low self esteem, feeling overwhelmed with rage and anger, struggling to make yourself understood, feeling stressed and unhappy, the impact of loss or traumatic events or living with a disability that makes it difficult to express their feelings to others. I understand that by contacting me you have a reached a point where you want help therefore I aim to respond promptly to any enquiry.
At any point in our lives we can find ourselves overwhelmed and at a loss to know what to do to. We may experience a degree of distress that impacts on how we would like to live our life. This could be, but isn't limited to, anxiety, low self esteem, feeling overwhelmed with rage and anger, struggling to make yourself understood, feeling stressed and unhappy, the impact of loss or traumatic events or living with a disability that makes it difficult to express their feelings to others. I understand that by contacting me you have a reached a point where you want help therefore I aim to respond promptly to any enquiry.
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‘We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to’ Brene Brown This quote resonates with me and acknowledges that we all have times in our life when we all need support and that we do not need to go through difficult and distressing times alone.
‘We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to’ Brene Brown This quote resonates with me and acknowledges that we all have times in our life when we all need support and that we do not need to go through difficult and distressing times alone.
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Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
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I bring over a decade of experience to guide you through self-discovery. There is a difference between pain and suffering. There is a difference in feeling anxious for 12 seconds or 12 hours. These differences can help unveil who you truly are. Although many of us yearn for a life filled with purpose and meaning but find it challenging to release the past. Together, we can delve into what really matters and chart a course toward your ideal life. Don't let stress, burnout or previous struggles deter you. I believe that everyone has the capacity to craft a fulfilling future. Discomfort is temporary, regret is forever, contact me now.
I bring over a decade of experience to guide you through self-discovery. There is a difference between pain and suffering. There is a difference in feeling anxious for 12 seconds or 12 hours. These differences can help unveil who you truly are. Although many of us yearn for a life filled with purpose and meaning but find it challenging to release the past. Together, we can delve into what really matters and chart a course toward your ideal life. Don't let stress, burnout or previous struggles deter you. I believe that everyone has the capacity to craft a fulfilling future. Discomfort is temporary, regret is forever, contact me now.
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Sometimes, things happen that can be too hard to manage by yourself. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, scared or alone? Are your relationships going wrong? Has something bad happened to you? Do you need to make a decision but you're not sure where to turn? Has someone you know died and it's affecting you more than you think it should? Would it help to talk to someone who's outside of the situation?
Sometimes, things happen that can be too hard to manage by yourself. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, scared or alone? Are your relationships going wrong? Has something bad happened to you? Do you need to make a decision but you're not sure where to turn? Has someone you know died and it's affecting you more than you think it should? Would it help to talk to someone who's outside of the situation?
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Hello and thank you for choosing to look at my profile. Are you finding life difficult and challenging? Maybe leaving you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, isolated, with your mind full of thoughts and worries? Maybe you don't really know how you're feeling. It's at times like this that I believe it is beneficial to have someone to talk too, someone who will offer support and really listen, empathically and without judgement. As an experienced Integrative Counsellor my first priority will be to offer you a safe space where you feel accepted. Where you can press pause on life and have time just for you.
Hello and thank you for choosing to look at my profile. Are you finding life difficult and challenging? Maybe leaving you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, isolated, with your mind full of thoughts and worries? Maybe you don't really know how you're feeling. It's at times like this that I believe it is beneficial to have someone to talk too, someone who will offer support and really listen, empathically and without judgement. As an experienced Integrative Counsellor my first priority will be to offer you a safe space where you feel accepted. Where you can press pause on life and have time just for you.
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Life can be tough. It can be hard to find space to think clearly. Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety depression, stress or relationship issues. Things may feel difficult, challenging or overwhelming. I provide a safe space to think. To process and reflect and be heard and listened to. It is a non-judgemental and empathic space where anything can be said. Where we can work on change. My experience includes anxiety, depression, relationships, ASD and ADHD. I work with adults and young people 16+. I am available by phone or email to arrange an informal, no-obligation, no-cost 30 minute chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you.
Life can be tough. It can be hard to find space to think clearly. Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety depression, stress or relationship issues. Things may feel difficult, challenging or overwhelming. I provide a safe space to think. To process and reflect and be heard and listened to. It is a non-judgemental and empathic space where anything can be said. Where we can work on change. My experience includes anxiety, depression, relationships, ASD and ADHD. I work with adults and young people 16+. I am available by phone or email to arrange an informal, no-obligation, no-cost 30 minute chat to see if I am the right counsellor for you.
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You may have hit a rough patch in life and could use some support. You may be feeling a bit down or struggling with relationships. You may realise it is finally time to deal with stuff you've been avoiding. I offer private therapy and counselling to individuals looking to heal and grow.
You may have hit a rough patch in life and could use some support. You may be feeling a bit down or struggling with relationships. You may realise it is finally time to deal with stuff you've been avoiding. I offer private therapy and counselling to individuals looking to heal and grow.
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There maybe times in our life where we need a safe, supportive environment so that we can explore our troubles and feelings without fear of judgement. Having a listening ear and being truly heard can really help us to get a better understanding of these troubles and aid us to develop ways to move forward in our lives. Sometimes having a confidential space to do this with someone who is independent of the situation is all that's needed. It takes courage to talk to a Counsellor but the rewards are usually worth it. www.htcounselling.co.uk
There maybe times in our life where we need a safe, supportive environment so that we can explore our troubles and feelings without fear of judgement. Having a listening ear and being truly heard can really help us to get a better understanding of these troubles and aid us to develop ways to move forward in our lives. Sometimes having a confidential space to do this with someone who is independent of the situation is all that's needed. It takes courage to talk to a Counsellor but the rewards are usually worth it. www.htcounselling.co.uk
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I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering a private and confidential counselling service for Redditch and surrounding areas. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS. I am a registered member of the BACP and work with individuals, couples and parents for both short term and long term counselling. If you're feeling overwhelmed or are living with low mood/depression, anxiety, or having problems in relationships or just experiencing difficulties generally and would like to explore how counselling may help, please get in touch. This is completely without obligation.
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Terina Talbot Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bromsgrove B60
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The difference between us (therapist and client) is that I have walked similar paths before so I am able to recognise the challenge and your courage in taking the first step. The important thing is, we do this walk together. I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The difference between us (therapist and client) is that I have walked similar paths before so I am able to recognise the challenge and your courage in taking the first step. The important thing is, we do this walk together. I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
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Maybe you’re looking for support right now? Maybe you have anxiety or depression? Do you want to manage different transitions in life, or perhaps your confidence feels low? I work with a variety of topics, utilising techniques to best suit you. Talking about your difficulties may feel overwhelming. However, I provide a safe space for you to be listened to and to help you to see things differently. I believe you’re the expert in you and will support you to explore things at a pace to suit you. I’m a registered member of BACP. 50 minute sessions as standard but 30-minutes available on request.
Maybe you’re looking for support right now? Maybe you have anxiety or depression? Do you want to manage different transitions in life, or perhaps your confidence feels low? I work with a variety of topics, utilising techniques to best suit you. Talking about your difficulties may feel overwhelming. However, I provide a safe space for you to be listened to and to help you to see things differently. I believe you’re the expert in you and will support you to explore things at a pace to suit you. I’m a registered member of BACP. 50 minute sessions as standard but 30-minutes available on request.
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Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.