Neuro-Affirming Online Therapy

Hello, I’m Ali (she/they), a BACP-registered counsellor.

I work from a pluralistic framework, which means I recognise and value the individuality of your experiences and ways of understanding yourself. I don’t believe there is one “right” way to do therapy, so I draw on different theories and approaches depending on what feels most helpful, meaningful, and accessible for you.

At the heart of my practice is a person-centred approach. I aim to offer an authentic therapeutic relationship built on empathy, care and respect, where you feel heard and able to be yourself without judgement.

I’m particularly drawn to supporting people who know what it is to feel on the outside of things, misunderstood, overlooked, or different in some way. I have worked therapeutically with a diverse range of issues, including relational trauma, self-harm, loss and grief, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences.

I am deeply committed to working in a non-pathologising way. I understand that the struggles bringing you to therapy are often shaped by wider social, cultural and relational contexts, rather than existing solely within you. I believe this is especially important when working with neurodivergent people because our differences are so often framed as deficits. My hope is to provide a space where your experiences are met with compassion, curiosity and respect, and understood within the broader context of your life.

I also have experience supporting people to cope with the impact of sexual assault and abuse. If this is part of your own story, I hope you will feel safe enough to share this with me if and when you choose to.

Please feel welcome to get in touch if you feel I may be the right fit for you.