Emotional Support Sessions

An Emotional Support Worker (ESW) is someone who is either neurodivergent themselves or has close personal experience of autism and/or neurodivergence through family relationships.

Our ESWs are not counsellors, and emotional support sessions are different from counselling. Rather than providing therapy or professional advice, our ESWs offer a safe, understanding and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is on your mind.

Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, going through a difficult time, or simply need to get something off your chest, our ESWs are there to listen with care and understanding, helping you feel heard and less alone.

They bring their own lived experiences and understanding of neurodivergence to these conversations and may share something from their own experiences if they feel it could be helpful.

You don’t need to be in crisis, or even know exactly what you want to talk about, to access emotional support.

How many sessions can I have?

There is no set limit on how long you can access emotional support.

You might only need one or two sessions to help you through a difficult moment, or you may be dealing with something more ongoing and benefit from longer-term support.

Everyone’s circumstances are different, and there is no expectation that you should feel better within a certain number of sessions.

Our emotional support sessions are here for as long as you need them.