Please Note: We are not a crisis service.
If you are in crisis and need of immediate mental health support, call NHS 111 option 2 or Samaritans on 116 123, text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258, or go to your nearest A&E department.
Please note that all Our Counsellors & Emotional Support Workers have experience of autism in their private lives. Some workers have elected to be open about their experiences in their biographies (below), while some have not for personal reasons.
Counsellor allocation is managed through our main office. To make an enquiry click here. We are not able to share direct contact details for individual counsellors.
About counsellor biographies
Counsellor biographies are kept short, so if a biography does not include specific information you are looking for, this does not necessarily mean the counsellor is not suitably qualified or experienced
Choosing a counsellor
If you have a preference for a particular counsellor, you are welcome to share this. We always try to accommodate specific requests where we can. However, it may not always be possible due to counsellor availability.
When allocating a counsellor, we carefully consider your needs and circumstances alongside the experience of our counsellors. Our aim is to match you with the most suitable counsellor available.
Counsellors
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, drawing on a range of approaches to tailor sessions to each client’s need. I believe everyone needs love and acceptance from a supportive other, and therapy is one way to provide it.
I have previously worked as a support worker. In this role I learned more about both those who may be on the spectrum and how families adapt to try and meet the needs of their loved ones.
Aaron offers Video Consultations
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor and I work with individual adults or young people. I also integrate other approaches within sessions to meet the needs of each individual client.
Prior to being a counsellor I taught in secondary schools, where many of the students were neurodivergent. I also have lived experience of autism, with a teenage son who is both autistic and has ADHD.
Alison offers Video Consultaions
I am a qualified therapist offering online and walk-and-talk therapy for adults, young people, and children. Using Person-Centred, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and creative modalities, I provide a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings.
With a background in education and Special Educational Needs, and personal experience with autism, I offer compassionate, tailored support to help clients navigate challenges and foster personal growth.
Alison offers Video Consultations
I am a qualified Art Therapist and an accredited member of HCPC and BAAT. In Art Therapy, I use the creative process of art making to help clients provide an alternative way of expressing their feelings and emotions.
I work with individual adults and young people and have experience of working with neurodiversity from working in schools and a charity setting.
Anna offers In-Person Consultations
I am a qualified integrative and systemic counsellor with lived experience of neurodiversity as my son has high functioning autism and ADHD.
I am specialised in Couples Counselling having been trained by the Relate Institute and worked for several years in the Relate Centre in the Midlands. I have a great deal of professional experience working with couples where neurodiversity is a feature for one or both parties.
Barbara offers Video Consultations
As a Humanistic counsellor I work one-to-one with adults, including parents and carers. I have both personal and professional experience of having/living and working with neurodiversity.
My aim is to build with you a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, as well as an empathetic space to consider and explore your thoughts and feelings. You set the pace and we work in a way that feels supportive for you.
Bev offers Video Consultations
I am a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I trained as a Humanistic Counsellor using a Person-Centred approach and I have lived familial experience of autism and ADHD.
I have been a counsellor with AfN for 9+ years. Over the years I have seen many clients and have worked with children, young people and adults – including couples, parents and late diagnosed.
Chrissy offers both In-Person and Video Consultations
I am a person-centred counsellor with many years of experience. I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners have identified as neurodiverse.
My Autism experience comes from a neurodiverse husband and family members. As an NT in an ASC/NT world I help navigate the communication difficulties faced by both AS and NT individuals.
Debbie offers Video Consultations
I founded the charity Action for Asperger’s (now Action for Neurodiversity) after close family members received the diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, which in turn led to the realisation that I was in a coupledom where Asperger’s syndrome featured most strongly. So intense was this experience that I suffered depression without reprieve. Personal therapists I consulted were “way off the mark”, and the rest is history…this organisation was created.
Elaine offers both In-Person and Video Consultations
Hannah offers Video Consultations
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor; I blend a range of evidence-based techniques to meet the individual needs of each client. I currently work with people aged 16 and above and I welcome your experiences, needs and goals working alongside you to develop understanding, growth and improving wellbeing.
I have training in special educational needs and disabilities as well as having a lived experience with ADHD, Autism and Tourette’s, giving me a personal insight into the challenges and strengths of neurodiversity allowing me to work in a neurodivergent affirming way.
Heather offers both In-Person and Video Consultations.
Heather is currently unavailable for new clients.
I am a qualified person centred counsellor, who integrates different modalities within sessions to suit each of my client’s needs.
I have more than 30 years experience of autism in the family and I have also worked professionally with autism for over 25 years.
Jane offers Video Consultations
I am a registered member of the Human Givens Institute, working in a person-centred, solution-focused way with young people and adults.
I believe members of my family have undiagnosed Asperger’s syndrome which gives me an insight into the interplay between the neuro-typical and neuro-diverse in today’s world.
Janette offers Video Consultations.
I am a person-centred counsellor and I have professional experience in supporting individuals affected by autism, Asperger’s and ADHD, but also experience from a personal familial perspective too.
I mainly work with adults and teenagers. I support my clients, giving a space to talk through personal worries, issues and circumstances. Sessions are tailored to the individual, as we are all unique!
Jemima offers both In-Person and Video Consultations.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and coach which means that I look at what works best for each individual and can draw from different methods to explore past experiences and set goals to move forwards.
I have familial experience of autism and I spent many years in leadership roles in the brand/corporate film industry, where I gained experience of mentoring and guiding others.
Jules offers Video Consultations.
I am an accredited member of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and I have been trained in different styles of counselling to give a tailored approach to each individual.
I have lived experience of neurodiversity through family members and my two daughters.
I have experience working with young people and adults, those who are neurodivergent and also parents, carers and siblings.
Julie offers both In-Person and Video Consultations.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and coach working with adults and children. I draw on various approaches to tailor the therapy process to your individual needs and uniqueness.
I am neurodivergent, parent to a neurodivergent child, and my husband is neurodivergent.
Katy offers both In-Person and Video Consultations.
I am an integrative counsellor working with Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis methodologies.
I have familial experience of neurodiversity with my oldest son having a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome.
I am ACTO trained in online and telephone counselling and experienced in bereavement work and I am delighted to be working with adult and older adult clients for AfA.
Lorraine offers Video Consultations.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, core model Person-Centred, utilising elements from a range of approaches, Creative therapy, mindfulness, CBT or Transactional Analysis, tailoring sessions to suit each client’s needs.
I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD at the age of 35.
I’m committed to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients, empowering individuals; to recognise their strengths.
Lydia offers Video Consultations.
I am a qualified accredited humanistic counsellor working with adults. I draw on a number of counselling approaches in my therapy to support my clients.
I am part of a neurodiverse family that has both diagnosed and undiagnosed autism and ADHD.
I work with neurodiverse clients and their families who each bring their own unique story to therapy. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgmental online space to talk things through.
Maggie offers Video Consultations.
I am a person-centred counsellor specialising in therapeutic work with children and young people (aged 11 and above) as well as adult clients.
My practice is informed by personal familiarity with ADHD and autism through family members who hold diagnoses of both conditions.
I employ a client-centred approach, wherein I adapt each therapeutic session to address the unique needs and presentation of the individual.
Natalie offers In-Person Consultations.
I have a family member who is Autistic with ADHD and GAD. As a result of this personal experience, counselling autistic clients and their families was a focus of my person-centred, experiential post graduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My personal and learned experience of neurodiversity enables me to work one-to-one with adults and children, offering a safe and understanding space where I aim to support them and meet each client’s individual needs.
Sharon offers Video Consultations. She may also be able to offer some in-person sessions of walk and talk therapy in North Wales.
I am an integrative counsellor trained in Person-Centred and Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis. This enables me to draw on different approaches to meet individual needs.
I have worked in education and supported neurodivergent individuals and their families for many years.
I can offer one-to-one sessions with older teenagers and adults, and I aim to create a safe, and accepting space where individuals can be themselves and feel supported.
Suzanne offers Video Consultations.
When working I use a person centred approach where I also use incorporate various counselling techniques to suit the needs of the individual.
I have experience with autism through previous work, family and friends. My experience has helped me help others on their journey.
Zena offers Video Consultations.
I work with older teenagers and adults of all abilities, as well as both couples and individuals. My speciality is working with those with autism who are suffering from complex trauma and/or anxiety.
I pride myself on having a strong track record in helping people identify personal goals to revise patterns of behaviour in order to achieve long term and meaningful change.
Antonia offers Video Consultations.
Membership Number: NM20626
Student Counsellors
Our student counsellors are in their final year of counsellor training. Student counsellors can see individuals only.
AfN has been close to my neurospicy family’s heart for years. Our first language was ‘autism’ before we even knew it – with so many painful hurdles and fascinating learning curves along the way.
one by one, my four children grew from being ‘misunderstood’ and ‘misjudged’ maskers, in a system that did not fit, to young adults discovering and embracing their AuDHD selves.
I am delighted to use my wide advocacy experience, alongside my broad spectrum counselling training, to work with you to uncover your true authentic self.
Ann offers both In-Person and Video Consultations.
Kaja offers In-Person Consultations.
I am currently training as a person-centred counsellor, with a focus on working with the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
I myself am autistic, I have several family members that are neurodivergent, and I also spend my time volunteering with community wellbeing groups that cater to autistic adults.
I work with adults, providing a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for clients to be themselves.
Samantha offers Video Consultations.
Sandy offers Video Consultations.
Emotional Support Workers (ESWs)
Our ESWs are very knowledgeable about autism and can provide a kind and understanding listening ear for anybody who just needs somebody to talk to rather than needing more in-depth counselling support.
I support older teen and adult clients who are not in need of counselling, but who are in need of emotional support. I am here to help you get things off your chest and feel heard.
I have a one-year Psychodynamic Diploma from The Counselling Centre in Kent. I also have lived experience, with an 18-year-old son who was diagnosed at 10 years old with Asperger’s
Hattie offers Video Consultations.
I provide support to adults in need of an empathetic ear.
I have a BA (Hons) in Special Education and have worked in education for 9 years. I was diagnosed with autism as a teen and ADHD as an adult, have a neurodivergent partner and several neurodivergent family members.
Supporting fellow older teen and adult neurodivergents in navigating our day-to-day challenges and helping others to understand us better is my passion.
Katherine offers Video Consultations.
I have personal experience of autism and neurodiversity so can provide a listening ear and calming manner, in a relatable environment, for those who are neurodiverse – with particular experience around sexual orientation.
I work with older teenagers and adults on a one-to-one basis and I look forward to supporting you.
Ryan offers Video Consultations.