Autism
Therapy for Autistic Adults
You're not "too much" or "too sensitive." You're not broken. You're just not neurotypical.
Therapy can feel like a chore if you're constantly translating yourself, masking, or trying to meet someone else's idea of "growth."
This space is different. I don’t need you to make eye contact, chit-chat about your weekend, or pretend that group therapy in a loud room sounds like fun. It doesn’t.
I genuinely love working with neurodivergent adults. You're often deep thinkers, pattern-finders, and meaning-makers. You’ve also probably spent your whole life navigating systems that weren’t designed for you.
It matters to me that therapy feels like a place where you get to be the expert on you. I’ll bring evidence-based tools, but also flexibility, curiosity, and a willingness to say, “That doesn’t work? Cool, let’s try something else.”
I try to show up like a real person, not a blank slate or a smiling clipboard. If you appreciate structure, I can offer it. If you need a space to ramble and sort through thoughts out loud, we can do that too. And if you're the kind of person who finds comfort in dark humour or Star Trek metaphors? I’m game.
What You Might Be Navigating
Autistic burnout
Identity processing after a late diagnosis
Sensory overload or shutdowns
Relationship stress and communication struggles
OCD, anxiety, or trauma layered on top of autism
Feeling misunderstood by therapists, family, the world
There’s a lot of emotional labour in just being, and it’s okay to want support that doesn’t pathologise who you are.
What Therapy With Me Looks Like
You can info-dump. I welcome it.
You can pause mid-sentence and stare into space for 30 seconds. I’ll wait.
You can say “I don’t know” 20 times in one session. That’s still therapy.
You can stim, rock, bring a comfort item, or turn your camera off. All welcome.
You can tell me exactly what works and what doesn’t, and I’ll adapt.
There’s no “right way” to be here. I’m not interested in forcing eye contact or talking about your “social deficits.” I’m here to help you feel more connected to yourself, not less.
You Might Like Working With Me If…
You value honesty over niceness
You process things slowly, deeply, or sideways
You sometimes wish people came with manuals
You’ve googled “how to make friends as an autistic adult” and immediately regretted it
You feel 80% better when someone just gets it without you having to explain every detail
I also offer sessions via Telehealth, which many autistic clients find more comfortable because you can attend from your own space, control the sensory environment, and take breaks if needed. You can read more about how Telehealth therapy works here
FAQs
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Nope. Whether you’re formally diagnosed, self-identified, or just wondering if you might be autistic, you’re welcome here. Diagnosis can be helpful for some, but it’s not required to access therapy that understands your brain.
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Unmasking is the process of slowly letting go of behaviours you’ve learned to hide your neurodivergence (like forcing eye contact, suppressing stimming, or mimicking others in social settings). Therapy can help you do it safely and at your own pace.
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Absolutely not. Eye contact is optional. Communication doesn’t have to follow a neurotypical script here.
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Please do. This is a space where you can be yourself without apology. Info-dumps are welcome, and if I get confused, I’ll ask questions.
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Fair question. Many autistic folks have been misunderstood or pathologised in therapy. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which means I don’t see autism as a problem to fix, I see it as part of who you are. My role isn’t to “correct” your traits, but to support your goals and wellbeing in a way that respects how your brain works.
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You don’t have to. We can begin wherever you are, even if that’s just sitting quietly for a few minutes until your nervous system settles. No pressure, no performance, no small talk required.
Say Hello
Got questions, doubts, or a million tabs open? You’re welcome to get in touch.