“I’m doing everything I can, and it still feels like too much.”

Masking, sensory overload, emotional intensity, burnout — it’s a lot to carry, especially when you’ve spent years trying to fit into spaces that weren’t built for you.

You’re tired of pretending you’re fine when you’re not.

This may be for you if…

You might be considering counselling because:

• you’re exhausted from masking or trying to appear “fine”
• everyday life regularly leaves you overwhelmed or depleted
• you’re wondering whether you might be autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent
• you’ve recently been diagnosed and are trying to make sense of what that means for you
• you experience sensory or emotional overwhelm that other people don't seem to understand
• you find yourself people-pleasing, over-adapting or constantly monitoring how you come across
• you’re experiencing burnout or struggling to recover from it
• you’ve spent years feeling different, “too much”, or as though you don't quite belong
• you want to understand yourself without trying to change yourself into someone you're not

You don't need to identify with all of these, and you don't need to have a diagnosis. You may simply have a sense that the usual explanations for why you're struggling don't quite fit.

A space where you don’t have to mask who you are

Many neurodivergent people move through the world feeling “too much”, “too sensitive”, or constantly on alert. You may have spent years masking, adapting, or pushing yourself to fit into environments that weren’t built with your nervous system in mind.

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hide, shrink, or perform.

You get to show up exactly as you are — without judgement, without pressure, and without needing to explain every part of yourself.

What neurodivergence can feel like

Neurodivergence isn’t just about how your brain works — it’s about how the world has responded to you. Many people carry a lifetime of being misunderstood, dismissed, or told they’re “too much” or “not enough”.

You might recognise yourself in:

• masking to cope or to avoid judgement
• feeling overwhelmed by sensory input or social expectations
• chronic burnout from years of pushing beyond your limits
• emotional intensity that others don’t understand
• shutdowns, overwhelm, or difficulty regulating energy
• feeling like an outsider, even with people you care about
• shame about the ways you cope, withdraw, or protect yourself

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to relate to these experiences.

Many people simply know that their brain works differently — and that life has been harder because of it.

How I support neurodivergent clients

My approach is grounded in identity, safety, and the understanding that neurodivergence and burnout often intertwine.

Identity‑affirming

Your neurodivergence is not a flaw.

It’s part of who you are — your wiring, your perception, your way of moving through the world.

Together, we explore identity, belonging, and the masks you’ve learned to wear to survive.

Burnout‑aware

Neurodivergent burnout can be profound and can feel very different from everyday stress.

We work gently with the exhaustion, the shutdown, the emotional depletion, and the sense of losing yourself.

Trauma‑informed

Some neurodivergent people carry the effects of repeated misunderstanding, rejection, exclusion or prolonged masking

Parts‑aware

You may notice that one part of you pushes through while another wants to withdraw, or that you can be both deeply self-critical and desperate for rest. We can explore these different parts with curiosity rather than judgement

Relational

Our connection matters. You don’t have to perform or get it “right”. You get to be fully yourself, even if you’re still figuring out who that is.

Sensory‑aware

We adapt the space to your needs — pace, silence, movement, grounding, or structure.

What sessions can look like

Sessions with me are calm, steady, and spacious.

You can bring:

• the overwhelm
• the shutdown
• the spiralling thoughts
• the emotional intensity
• the exhaustion
• the confusion
• the need for clarity or grounding

Some sessions are reflective.

Some are emotional.

Some are quiet.

Some are about untangling long‑held patterns.

All of them are shaped around what you need that day.

Your pace matters

There is no pressure to share everything at once.

You don’t have to explain your whole history or mask your needs.

We move slowly, gently, and with respect for your sensory and emotional capacity.

Therapy is not a performance — it’s a space to come home to yourself.

If this feels like the kind of space you’ve been needing, you’re welcome to get in touch. We can explore whether working together feels supportive for you, at a pace that honours your nervous system.

Do I need a diagnosis?

No. You don't need a formal diagnosis to explore whether neurodivergence might be part of your experience.

You may already have an autism or ADHD diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment, or simply have questions about why certain aspects of life feel harder than they seem to for other people.

Counselling isn't about diagnosing you. It's about making space to understand your experiences, your needs and the ways you've learned to cope.

If you're questioning whether you're neurodivergent, we can explore that together without needing to reach a conclusion straight away.

Practical Details

I offer counselling in person in Greenwich, South East London, as well as online across the UK. You can choose whichever feels more comfortable and accessible for you.

My therapy room is quiet, private, and easy to reach by public transport. If we work together in person, I'll share the full address when we arrange your first session. Online sessions take place via a secure video platform, so you can join from somewhere you feel comfortable and have sufficient privacy

Sessions last 50 minutes, usually at the same time each week. There's no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions — we'll review the work together regularly and make sure it continues to feel supportive and manageable.

Not sure whether I'm the right counsellor for you?

You're welcome to get in touch and arrange an initial conversation. You don't need to have everything figured out before you contact me — we can simply talk about what's bringing you to counselling and whether working together might feel like a good fit.

You might also find these pages helpful:

• Counselling for Anxiety
• Counselling for Burnout & Overwhelm
• Counselling for Trauma
• Identity, Belonging & Self-Esteem
• How I Work

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