A calm, affirming space for autistic people

Counselling with Sandra

I offer support that respects neurodiversity, honours your experience, and works with your nervous system , not against it.

I specialise in autism‑informed counselling, grounded in a neurodiversity‑affirming framework. That means I don’t see autism as something to fix : I work with your strengths, sensory needs, communication style, and lived experience.

My sessions are:

neurodiversity affirming
flexible as to the mode of communication (such as talking, writing, using visuals, pacing, walking…)
sensory aware and trauma informed
collaborative, transparent and respectful

About me

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Autistic adults

I work with:

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Parents on the spectrum and parents of autistic children

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Families

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Autistic teens

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I can help with

Autistic burnout and chronic exhaustion
Relationships and communication

Anxiety and emotional regulation
Identity, self‑acceptance, and late diagnosis
Masking, people‑pleasing, and boundaries
School, work, or social stress
Co‑occurring depression or trauma
life transitions and changes

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Who is this for?

You are autistic and looking for a therapist who truly “gets it”

You are a parent to an autistic child and want to help them

You are exploring a possible autism diagnosis

You experience burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, or shutdowns

You’ve felt misunderstood or exhausted by traditional therapy

You want support that is affirming, practical, and respectful

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We go at your pace. There’s no pressure to perform or explain yourself !

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NDIS and Accessibility

I can offer counselling to participants who are self-managed or plan-managed under the NDIS.

If you are self- or plan-managed, you can use your NDIS funding to cover counselling sessions with me.

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Taking the First Step

Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation

Not sure if counselling is right for you, or if we're a good fit? Let's have a brief, no-obligation chat. You can ask questions, tell me a bit about what's happening, and get a sense of how I work.

Let's chat!