Autism Counselling in Telford

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Joanne Wright
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
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Inclusive Mental Health Therapy
MA
Verified Verified
Telford TF1  (Online Only)
We have experience in finding suitable therapy to help those struggling with Autism and ADHD-related difficulties. With focused therapy, we aim to support and help you develop strategies to alleviate anxiety, manage challenging behaviour and promote positive wellbeing. Therapy is available for children, teens, adults and families. Screening and diagnosis are also available.
We have experience in finding suitable therapy to help those struggling with Autism and ADHD-related difficulties. With focused therapy, we aim to support and help you develop strategies to alleviate anxiety, manage challenging behaviour and promote positive wellbeing. Therapy is available for children, teens, adults and families. Screening and diagnosis are also available.
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Wrekin View Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF6
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
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Lesley Perks
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF2
Hi, I'm Lesley. I offer a professional, non-judgemental, and confidential service to meet your individual needs. I offer a free, absolutely no obligation, 30minute, initial consultation because research has shown that one of the most important parts of counselling is the relationship between you and your counsellor, so in the initial consultation you can see if I am the right counsellor for you. I work with a very diverse range of issues, including neurodiversity, and if something is causing you to worry or feel low, whatever it might be, we can see if counselling can help you. We work at your speed, short, medium or long term
Hi, I'm Lesley. I offer a professional, non-judgemental, and confidential service to meet your individual needs. I offer a free, absolutely no obligation, 30minute, initial consultation because research has shown that one of the most important parts of counselling is the relationship between you and your counsellor, so in the initial consultation you can see if I am the right counsellor for you. I work with a very diverse range of issues, including neurodiversity, and if something is causing you to worry or feel low, whatever it might be, we can see if counselling can help you. We work at your speed, short, medium or long term
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Jade Taylor Creative Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Waitlist for new clients
Online, outdoor and face-to-face. I am AuDHD. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers. I offer a safe space where you identify any learnt messages and separate them from who you really are, not who you have become by trying to conform and please the world and others. Through an ND-affirmative person-centred lens, I support you to recognise your differences, celebrate them, and understand their effect on your behaviour and feelings. You are the expert on you, but you may have just lost your voice.
Online, outdoor and face-to-face. I am AuDHD. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers. I offer a safe space where you identify any learnt messages and separate them from who you really are, not who you have become by trying to conform and please the world and others. Through an ND-affirmative person-centred lens, I support you to recognise your differences, celebrate them, and understand their effect on your behaviour and feelings. You are the expert on you, but you may have just lost your voice.
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Robert Clayton
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Reaching out for help can be daunting, so, good trust and rapport is essential when building a positive and effective therapeutic relationship. I'm Robert Clayton PNCPS (Acc.), an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist and NCPS Accredited Professional Member. I have over twenty years experience working with adults, children and young people, undertaking therapeutic work. So, If you're experiencing, anxiety; depression; anger issues; dealing with abuse; trauma; bereavement/ loss; struggling with change; or other issues, then I'm here to help. We can explore your ‘lived experience’ and ‘what’s happened’ in a very safe and confidential way.
Reaching out for help can be daunting, so, good trust and rapport is essential when building a positive and effective therapeutic relationship. I'm Robert Clayton PNCPS (Acc.), an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist and NCPS Accredited Professional Member. I have over twenty years experience working with adults, children and young people, undertaking therapeutic work. So, If you're experiencing, anxiety; depression; anger issues; dealing with abuse; trauma; bereavement/ loss; struggling with change; or other issues, then I'm here to help. We can explore your ‘lived experience’ and ‘what’s happened’ in a very safe and confidential way.
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Jessica Jenkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF4
Do you ever feel lost, low in mood, or struggle with anxiety, depression or notice you have low self worth or feeling that you have lost hope? Do you notice that you might be repeating patterns of behaviour in your life, struggling with relationships or having family issues? Do you feel that you'd like to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, where you've come from and what affects you? Do you ever notice you have negative thoughts or feel exhausted by every day life and the expectations and demands placed upon you? Have you experienced loss that you'd like support to explore and work through? Feeling isolated or insignificant?
Do you ever feel lost, low in mood, or struggle with anxiety, depression or notice you have low self worth or feeling that you have lost hope? Do you notice that you might be repeating patterns of behaviour in your life, struggling with relationships or having family issues? Do you feel that you'd like to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, where you've come from and what affects you? Do you ever notice you have negative thoughts or feel exhausted by every day life and the expectations and demands placed upon you? Have you experienced loss that you'd like support to explore and work through? Feeling isolated or insignificant?
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EG Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Are you feeling stressed, lost, confused or anxious? These feelings may be a result of a traumatic event, pressures from work, family difficulties, addictions, obsessions or trauma. With busy lives, responsibilities and often with others depending on us, we often dismiss our feelings or fail to understand why we feel, the way we do. I offer a safe place where we can focus on you and we will work together using a therapeutic model that meets your needs. I can offer flexible appointments that fits in with your schedule and if you work shifts we can offer flexible sessions.
Are you feeling stressed, lost, confused or anxious? These feelings may be a result of a traumatic event, pressures from work, family difficulties, addictions, obsessions or trauma. With busy lives, responsibilities and often with others depending on us, we often dismiss our feelings or fail to understand why we feel, the way we do. I offer a safe place where we can focus on you and we will work together using a therapeutic model that meets your needs. I can offer flexible appointments that fits in with your schedule and if you work shifts we can offer flexible sessions.
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Rebecca Robbins
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Telford TF3
Hi, I'm Becky - a qualified and experienced BACP Accredited Psychtherapist and EMDR practitioner working in Shropshire. I work with a diverse range of issues with people from all backgrounds on a short, medium or long-term basis depending on need. I offer a professional, non-judgemental and confidential service, for adults and couples. I specialise with working with people who have experienced rape, sexual assault, CSE, PTSD, anxiety, depression and bereavement.
Hi, I'm Becky - a qualified and experienced BACP Accredited Psychtherapist and EMDR practitioner working in Shropshire. I work with a diverse range of issues with people from all backgrounds on a short, medium or long-term basis depending on need. I offer a professional, non-judgemental and confidential service, for adults and couples. I specialise with working with people who have experienced rape, sexual assault, CSE, PTSD, anxiety, depression and bereavement.
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Being Yew (counselling and psychotherapy)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Life changes! Understanding the next step or how to proceed, initially can be one of the most difficult. Not knowing where to turn, what to do or even if tomorrow is going to happen! And if it does, how am I going to cope? This may be mental health, relationship challenges or breakdown, anxiety, depression, a life changing event, health or loss. At Being Yew, I offer a confidential space where you can speak openly, knowing that you are heard and understood for what you are experiencing. Together, you can choose how you respond and enable yourself to be how you want to be and take ownership.
Life changes! Understanding the next step or how to proceed, initially can be one of the most difficult. Not knowing where to turn, what to do or even if tomorrow is going to happen! And if it does, how am I going to cope? This may be mental health, relationship challenges or breakdown, anxiety, depression, a life changing event, health or loss. At Being Yew, I offer a confidential space where you can speak openly, knowing that you are heard and understood for what you are experiencing. Together, you can choose how you respond and enable yourself to be how you want to be and take ownership.
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Wendy Elizabeth Cunliffe
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Telford TF7
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a wide range of experience from working with children to counselling in the NHS. Are you in mental distress, anxious, depressed or just not coping? Whether you are clear about the causes or not, I can help. In our fast moving busy lives, events can leave us overwhelmed at times which impacts negatively on our mental wellbeing. Maybe this is compounded by big life events such as bereavement, job loss, divorce and so on, or maybe adverse events from your past loom heavily over your present & effect your hopes for the future. If so, you need effective counselling!
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a wide range of experience from working with children to counselling in the NHS. Are you in mental distress, anxious, depressed or just not coping? Whether you are clear about the causes or not, I can help. In our fast moving busy lives, events can leave us overwhelmed at times which impacts negatively on our mental wellbeing. Maybe this is compounded by big life events such as bereavement, job loss, divorce and so on, or maybe adverse events from your past loom heavily over your present & effect your hopes for the future. If so, you need effective counselling!
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nikki mansfield - malaya counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
I strongly believe that counselling therapy should be available to all and pride myself on offering a Bespoke service to ensure All clients feel valued . I offer a range of services to suit needs which can include home / school visits , telephone / on line sessions or a walk with , talk with option . sessions can be arranged around your availability to include weekends or evenings if necessary. I will ensure you feel Safe , heard & in control of the process at all times , we will work at your pace and for as long as you feel you need support . Just be you ! That is more than good enough for me .
I strongly believe that counselling therapy should be available to all and pride myself on offering a Bespoke service to ensure All clients feel valued . I offer a range of services to suit needs which can include home / school visits , telephone / on line sessions or a walk with , talk with option . sessions can be arranged around your availability to include weekends or evenings if necessary. I will ensure you feel Safe , heard & in control of the process at all times , we will work at your pace and for as long as you feel you need support . Just be you ! That is more than good enough for me .
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Lucy Vega
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF7  (Online Only)
Life can be so hard, and sometimes the ups and downs we experience are overwhelming, and we don’t know how to manage what we are going through. I cannot take away or change anybody’s difficult life circumstances; but we can work together to try and find a way to help increase your own capacity to cope when life gets tough. I offer a range of different counselling approaches. These include but are not limited to, traditional person-centred counselling where you will be offered a safe space to bring whatever you would like to in a non-judgmental environment and really feel heard and seen;
Life can be so hard, and sometimes the ups and downs we experience are overwhelming, and we don’t know how to manage what we are going through. I cannot take away or change anybody’s difficult life circumstances; but we can work together to try and find a way to help increase your own capacity to cope when life gets tough. I offer a range of different counselling approaches. These include but are not limited to, traditional person-centred counselling where you will be offered a safe space to bring whatever you would like to in a non-judgmental environment and really feel heard and seen;
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Regina Tipping
MA
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Hello! If you need to talk, I can help! I am a friendly, calm, and caring mother of two. I enjoy cooking, arts, and dance and I enjoy helping in community-building activities. I am accredited by the BABCP. I have worked for NHS talking therapies for over five years helping people manage low mood, worry, panic disorder, specific fears, and other behavioural difficulties. I have in-depth experience in using cognitive behavioural therapies and other holistic techniques to help people regain their happiness and confidence. I work with adults and teenagers including people with ADHD, ASD, and other specific needs
Hello! If you need to talk, I can help! I am a friendly, calm, and caring mother of two. I enjoy cooking, arts, and dance and I enjoy helping in community-building activities. I am accredited by the BABCP. I have worked for NHS talking therapies for over five years helping people manage low mood, worry, panic disorder, specific fears, and other behavioural difficulties. I have in-depth experience in using cognitive behavioural therapies and other holistic techniques to help people regain their happiness and confidence. I work with adults and teenagers including people with ADHD, ASD, and other specific needs
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Balanced Life Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Much Wenlock TF13  (Online Only)
Counselling will mean different things to different people, and no two people will have the exact same needs or experience of counselling. For some, they may just need the time and space to be listened to without judgement, the process of just saying what is on their mind to someone independent can be therapeutic in itself. For others they may struggle to find the words to express themselves and so a counsellor might support them to express themselves more creatively perhaps through art or imagery. Some people are able to identify areas of their life that they need help with specifically and for others it is to be discovered.
Counselling will mean different things to different people, and no two people will have the exact same needs or experience of counselling. For some, they may just need the time and space to be listened to without judgement, the process of just saying what is on their mind to someone independent can be therapeutic in itself. For others they may struggle to find the words to express themselves and so a counsellor might support them to express themselves more creatively perhaps through art or imagery. Some people are able to identify areas of their life that they need help with specifically and for others it is to be discovered.
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Chris Oxborrow
MA
Verified Verified
Broseley TF12
Have you experienced disruptions in your life recently, or perhaps felt unsure about your direction or even your sense of self? Maybe you’ve questioned your identity, purpose or value for much of your life – current experiences or events may have emphasised this and you’re looking to understand better what may presently feel unsettling or confusing? I work with clients to help them identify their authentic traits and personality, supporting them to capitalise their natural tendencies and optimise their strengths.
Have you experienced disruptions in your life recently, or perhaps felt unsure about your direction or even your sense of self? Maybe you’ve questioned your identity, purpose or value for much of your life – current experiences or events may have emphasised this and you’re looking to understand better what may presently feel unsettling or confusing? I work with clients to help them identify their authentic traits and personality, supporting them to capitalise their natural tendencies and optimise their strengths.
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Online Therapists

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Dr Beatrice Cox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
01691 887741 View 01691 887741
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Adele Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wetherby LS23
Furthermore, I co-ordinate an autism assessment & follow-up service (4 to 17 yrs).
My name is Adele & I've been working as Clinical Psychologist for over 16 years. I am trained to treat a range of psychological difficulties using a diverse set of therapeutic techniques. I work across the age range from young children to adults, working with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I also manage a wider team and I'm the managing director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services (please see my website www.ncps-uk.com for more details). My ultimate goal is to offer a 'gold' standard service & in doing so help to reduce psychological distress whilst enhancing & promoting well-being & quality of life.
Furthermore, I co-ordinate an autism assessment & follow-up service (4 to 17 yrs).
My name is Adele & I've been working as Clinical Psychologist for over 16 years. I am trained to treat a range of psychological difficulties using a diverse set of therapeutic techniques. I work across the age range from young children to adults, working with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I also manage a wider team and I'm the managing director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services (please see my website www.ncps-uk.com for more details). My ultimate goal is to offer a 'gold' standard service & in doing so help to reduce psychological distress whilst enhancing & promoting well-being & quality of life.
01937 229449 View 01937 229449
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James Finnegan - Anxiety Specialist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leamington Spa CV32
Alongside this, my experience includes working closely with depression, ADHD, low-self esteem/self-confidence, trauma, addiction, and autism.
Hello, my name is James. I am an experienced and effective psychotherapist with clinics located in Leamington Spa, and Windsor. My approach as an anxiety specialist is grounded in a deep understanding of the complex emotional and psychological dynamics that underlie common anxiety and anxiety disorders. I integrate evidence-based techniques with a humanistic and person-centred approach, ensuring a therapeutic environment that nurtures trust, empowerment, and growth.
Alongside this, my experience includes working closely with depression, ADHD, low-self esteem/self-confidence, trauma, addiction, and autism.
Hello, my name is James. I am an experienced and effective psychotherapist with clinics located in Leamington Spa, and Windsor. My approach as an anxiety specialist is grounded in a deep understanding of the complex emotional and psychological dynamics that underlie common anxiety and anxiety disorders. I integrate evidence-based techniques with a humanistic and person-centred approach, ensuring a therapeutic environment that nurtures trust, empowerment, and growth.
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George Boswell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Manchester M22
Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
Are you fed up of feeling like you never fit in? Maybe you're tired of masking your true self through fear of other people's judgements, criticisms or rejection? These are experiences I hear from clients so frequently. I work with people that want to find ways to live more authentically, to be more comfortable in expressing their true selves. I support clients to uncover their natural ways of being, to unmask and find ways to express their true emotions. I have a passion and a wealth of knowledge (professionally and personally) of supporting neurodiverse clients (predominantly, though not exclusively clients with autism and ADHD).
0161 524 1035 View 0161 524 1035

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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.