how can a counsellor help someone with PDA?
Working with a client whose autistic profile includes Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) involves a tailored, multi-faceted approach.
reflections
is counselling useful beyond retirement?
Is counselling of benefit to those who have reached retirement age and beyond? If so, in what ways?
young clients and online safety
Learning about online safety empowers young people to act for their own protection against grooming and bullying.
lilo and stitch: neurodivergent heroes?
If you ever meet someone with an obsessive love of Lilo & Stitch, consider the possibility there are reasons beyond it just being a great movie.
pets and mental wellbeing
Pets are good for mental wellbeing and emotional health. Pets often get mentioned by counselling clients.
autism-aware therapy
What I can offer is some measure of understanding and informed recognition, with the ability to adapt to suit the needs of my neurodivergent clients.