Neurodiversity
First Step Therapy
Dorset
Conventional tools often don’t work with neurodiversity, but there is always pressure there to try and regulate using them, often creating more stress and anxiety rather than looking at what works specifically for YOU.
I recognise everyone is different, everyone has different ways of coping, just as some people like strawberries and ice cream, some only like the strawberries and others only like the ice cream, the difference makes life rich but also potentially overwhelming, confusing and difficult to navigate.
Just understanding that an emotion is happening can feel impossible, let alone being able to understand the complexities of why and how. Sometimes just being able to share this confusion can help, other times a more curious approach can help.
If you are neurodiverse, coping with difficulties in life can be harder than others realise, Just a few examples of these challenges include: social situations, internal pressures, negative self talk, anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationships, work, school. confusion and judgement.
You are not alone, you don’t need to be diagnosed or be in crisis to get support and if any of this resonates with you, please contact me, I would love to hear your story and be part of your journey, supporting you, listening to you, accepting you as you and help develop practical coping strategies, tailored to YOU!
WHO WOULD BENEFIT?
Counselling may be helpful for:
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Diagnosed Neurodivergent young people and adults
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Non diagnosed but either identify or are interesting in exploring neurodivergence
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Parents and carer's supporting neurodivergent children
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Individuals struggling with overwhelm, burnout, or emotional regulation
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People experiencing anxiety, low mood, or identity-related stress
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Those navigating diagnosis, assessment, or self-understanding
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People struggling to understand emotions or emotional overwhelm
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Trouble making or keeping relationships
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Anyone who feels “different” and wants to better understand themselves