Creating a Neurodivergent-Friendly Counselling Space

Neurodivergence refers to the variation in how people think, process, feel, and interact with the world. It acts as an umbrella term for various neurodevelopmental, neurological, and mental health conditions, including Autism & ADHD, as well as brain-altering experiences like trauma.

Whether you are formally diagnosed or self-identified, Among Puffins Counselling centre’s the specific needs of neurodivergent individuals by tailoring support to your wellbeing, exploring your experiences and building strategies that work for you, divorced from societal expectations.

How We Can Support You

Every neurodivergent person’s experience is different. Some clients come to explore their neurodivergence more deeply, while others may want support with things that feel unrelated.

There’s no expectation that your neurodivergence defines what you bring to counselling, however here are some common experiences counselling can support you with:

• Navigating sensory overwhelm

• Masking or camouflaging in social or work settings

• Feeling misunderstood, different, or out of sync with others

• Internalised shame or messages about being “too much” or “not enough”

• The impact of systems not designed for neurodivergent ways of being

• Executive functioning and organisation challenges

• Emotional regulation and stress management

• Relationship dynamics, connection, and communication

• Building self-understanding, resilience, and self-compassion