Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
Helping us through the issues that we face
Neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on an individual's unique strengths and abilities. It helps neurodiverse individuals recognise and amplify their positive attributes as well as acknowledging the challenges that being neurodiverse can present.
To be neurodiversity-affirming is to believe every person is equally worthy and valuable. Neurological differences in how we think, feel, behave, and relate to others is what makes each of us unique and human.
What is Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy?
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is not a specific school of therapy or method. It is a way of supporting mental health that recognises and values the uniqueness of our perspectives and honours our life experience alongside our condition. It is a value system and commitment held by our therapists.
We understand that many people living with neurodiversity have experienced trauma. In a world that caters to the neurotypical population, often neurodiverse people's needs are not met or even seen.
We have specialised trauma therapists who can help you cope with the fall out of negative experiences and any symptoms that may have arisen as a consequence.
Neurodiversity and Trauma
DYSPRAXIa
Dysgraphia
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Schizophrenia
Dissociative disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
ANXIETY disorders
CLINICAL DEPRESSION
and many more
AUTISM
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
Tourette’s Syndrome
DYSLEXIA
Synaesthesia
Alexithymia
Personality disorders
Bipolar Disorder
A person may be considered neurodivergent if they are diagnosed with, or identify as, any condition in which brain differences affect how their brain works. These include medical disorders, learning disabilities and other conditions, such as:
Individual therapy can help with these issues
FAMILY
trauma or ptsd
sexual
work
RELATIONSHIP
stress
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS AROUND ILLNESS
BODY IMAGE
- Anxiety, panic attacks or burnout
- Depression and hopelessness
- Anger issues
- Midlife, transitional issues
- Menopause
- Self-harming
- Anger
- Frustration
- Substance use
- Loneliness
- Social isolation
- Issues with communicating effectively
Individual therapy can help with these issues
FAMILY
trauma or ptsd
sexual
work
RELATIONSHIP
stress
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS AROUND ILLNESS
BODY IMAGE
- Childhood sexual trauma
- Physical sexual issues (ED and Vaginismus)
- Loss of desire
- Intimacy avoidance
- Sex addiction
- Porn addiction
- Pyschosexual issues
- Sexual dysfunction
- Paraphilias disorders
- Gender identity disorders
- Emotional issues
- CTPSD
Individual therapy can help with these issues
FAMILY
trauma or ptsd
sexual
work
RELATIONSHIP
stress
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS AROUND ILLNESS
BODY IMAGE
- Colleague relationships
- Harassment and bullying
- Low motivation and job satisfaction
- Discrimination
- Communication issues
- Interpersonal conflict
- Gossip
- Performance issues
- Job insecurity
- Poor job fit/environment
Neurodiversity Coaching
Neu Practice offers coaching for neurodivergence that can help you amplify your strengths and mitigate challenges that arise from being neurodiverse. We can help you work towards goals relating to your career, relationships, confidence, time management and physical and emotional wellbeing.
“Just because your path looks different, doesn't mean you're lost”