Erica Finlayson MBACP (Biscuits, Tea & Therapy)

ADHD & Autism
I’m a person‑centred, trauma‑informed counsellor who shows up as a human, not a blank slate. I bring my personality, my lived experience, and my full attention into the room- because real connection heals.

I work mainly with ADHD and Autistic clients, no official diagnosis required. Together we look at your past and present through a neurodivergent lens, spotting what’s been missed, what’s been hard, and what might finally help. My approach is ND‑affirming, gentle, and grounded in clinical training (ADHD‑CCSP, ASDCS in progress) and lived experience.

Trauma Therapy
I support people navigating trauma (including coercive control, physical and sexual abuse), PTSD/CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, health challenges, addiction recovery, and the messy, complicated stuff life throws at us.

A note about how I work
Sessions with me are open‑ended: your slot is yours for as long as you want it. And comfort is non‑negotiable. Pyjamas? Fine. Info‑dump about a film on the way up the stairs? Please do. This is a space where you get to be fully you.

Alongside one‑to‑one therapy, I also run Biscuits, Tea & Parenting, a six‑session support group for ND parents, and I provide monthly wellbeing sessions for neurodivergent adults with community group Unity: One And All, because accessible community support matters.

If you feel a spark of “yes, this is my kind of therapist,” I’d love to hear from you.

In brief:
I can support adults with:

Emotional regulation
Anxiety
Overwhelm
Understanding Neurodivergent Traits
Support for ND parents
Help navigating relationships
Recognising needs
Exploring rejection Sensitivity
Setting Boundaries (and maintaining them!)
Mapping Neurodivergent Traits