Au Mind Therapy with Faye
I’m Faye (she/her), a late diagnosed autistic and ADHD therapist. I aim to support neurodivergent people throughout difficulties and challenges, by offering affirming therapy tailored to the individuals needs. I am a Pluralistic therapist, which means I integrate a range of therapy approaches, blended to support each individual client. I hold sessions via video or phone call, and currently work with adults over the age of 18. I offer long or short term therapy, with a free 20 minute phone or video call, so that we get a feel for whether I am the right fit for you, and what you are looking for in a therapist. From there, our first session could be an exploration of your past therapy experiences and future objectives, sensory preferences, processing and communication styles, or anything else important to you.
This may include looking at practical stressors such as navigating workplace accommodations and coping skills, or more internal difficulties such as autistic burnout, identity issues or masking. I hope to bring a human element to therapy, and believe that its an equal partnership, in which I offer empathy and safety, completely without judgement and with respect. I work within the knowledge that neurodivergence affects mental health in a very unique way, and therefore therapy may need to be adapted to accommodate these difference. I have professional and personal lived experience with BPD/EUPD, anxiety, depression, self harm and meltdowns, and am LGBTQAI+ affirming; I can offer a completely safe space without pressure, in which to process these difficulties. I also work specifically with trauma and abuse (my work is trauma informed), loss, shame, relationship difficulties and attachment issues.
Working Pluralistically, I can incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, CBT, Attachment theory, Inner child work, Psychodynamics and other theories, to best suit you and your needs.
It is a fluid process, which depends upon how each session goes and what you bring. Navigating these difficulties can be all consuming and exhausting, and it can be hard to ask for help. But often we need to in order to process and begin to heal, and unearth who we really are.