Open Fields - Affirming Practice
I’m a neurodivergent psychotherapeutic counsellor creating a space where late-identified Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD adults, neuroqueer folks, multicultural/2nd-gen people, and partners, friends or family of neurodivergent loved ones feel finally seen, not fixed. All genders welcome.
You might look like you’re functioning, but feel overstimulated, drained, misunderstood, and are masking to meet expectations that never fit. Some clients are newly discovering their neurotype; others are exhausted from burnout or feeling “too much.”
Trauma-informed, culturally aware, non-pathologising therapy for those ready to feel truly understood.
Together, we’ll nurture self-understanding, confidence, and sustainable change at your pace; honouring your sensory needs, communication style, identity, culture, and unique story.
No pressure to perform, just gentle exploration of what helps you breathe easier.
Does this sound like you?
– Late-identified Autistic/ADHD woman burned out from masking
– Neuroqueer/non-binary adult navigating intersectional challenges
– Autistic/ADHD man with masking exhaustion or late diagnosis
– Partner, friend or family of an Autistic/ADHD loved one
– Multicultural/2nd-gen person exploring identity & belonging
What clients say:
“First therapist who truly understands me.”
“Felt genuinely cared for, even through the hardest sessions.”
What brings people to my private practice: Burnout, masking fatigue, identity questions, cross-neurotype relationships, estrangement, trauma, and cultural belonging.
Ready for that first step? Get in touch
Training:
– Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling – Headstrong Academy (anti-oppressive, culturally responsive, trauma-informed)
– Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling – CPTA, London (relational, client-led framework)
– Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients – Counselling Tutor
Key skills: Anti-oppressive practice, trauma complexity, relational assessment, cultural awareness, safeguarding
Diploma Focus:
Presentations:
– Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
– Autism, ADHD, AuDHD in clients Assigned Female At Birth
Case Studies: relational; holistic & intersectional (neurodivergence + gender/sexuality/culture/class); anti-oppressive & trauma-informed (abuse, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma); depathologising & decolonising approaches.
Continuing Professional Development:
– Neurodiversity: Autism-Informed Practice, Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice, Supporting Parents of Neurodivergent Children
– Trauma: Complex PTSD, Trauma Freeze, Practical Trauma-Informed Interventions, Relational Depth with Traumatised Clients
– Anti-oppressive: Race/Culture Competence, Black Maternal Health, Difference/Diversity/Inclusion
Experience:
– Private practice at Open Fields – Affirming Practice (neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive)
– Online Therapy at Headstrong Counselling (diverse adult clients)
– Volunteer counsellor with Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (16-25 yrs, complex emotional/social needs)
– London Youth Counselling Program – Online sessions for youth workers
– Family Friends Befriender – emotional support for diverse families
– 14+ years primary teaching (France, NY, Shanghai, London) + private tutoring since 2019