ADHD & Autism
Children with ADHD or autism are not broken. They are often creative, deeply feeling and brilliantly unique. But that does not mean life is always easy, and when things get hard it can be overwhelming for the whole family.
I offer warm, neurodiversity-affirming CBT for children and young people aged 5 to 18 across Cannock, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. I also have personal experience supporting a child with ADHD traits, so I understand this from both sides of the room.
ADHD
Children with ADHD often feel frustrated, overwhelmed and misunderstood, at school, at home and within themselves. When a child does not understand why they think and feel the way they do, it takes a real toll on their confidence.
My sessions help children understand how their brain works in a way that makes sense to them, so they can start to feel more in control, more capable and a lot less alone in it all.
I can help with:
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Emotional regulation and managing big feelings
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Impulsivity and frustration
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Attention and organisation difficulties
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Low confidence and self-esteem
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Anxiety linked to feeling different
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Motivation and task completion
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Managing transitions and routines
Autism (ASC) Support
For autistic children, the world can feel unpredictable and overwhelming in ways that are not always visible to the people around them. Change, sensory demands and uncertainty can all build up, and that is exhausting for your child and for you.
My approach is fully neurodiversity-affirming. I am not here to make your child fit a mould. I am here to help them feel more confident, more regulated and more themselves.
I can help with:
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Managing anxiety and overwhelm
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Coping with change and uncertainty
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Understanding and expressing emotions
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Building confidence in social situations
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Sensory related stress
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School related anxiety
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Emotional regulation strategies