Most of us can name a pattern we'd like to change, a habit of self-criticism, a tendency to avoid conflict, a cycle of overworking until we burn out, a pull toward relationships that leave us feeling small. Knowing the pattern exists is rarely the problem. Changing it is where things get difficult, and there's usually a good reason for that.

Counselling isn't one-size-fits-all, and this is especially true for autistic people, who are often navigating a world, and sometimes a mental health system, that wasn't designed with their experiences in mind. A neurodiversity-affirming approach creates a space where you can be understood and supported as you actually are.