Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: https://www.au-mind-therapy.co.uk/

Secondary URL: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/faye-mcclure

Autism friendly award URL: https://counsellingtutor.com/autism-course/

‘Therapy that values and validate the neurodivergent experience’

Hello, my name is Faye (she/her). I am a late diagnosed Autistic ADHD therapist working online from Southampton, UK. I support neurodivergent people throughout the difficulties and challenges we face, by offering neuro-affirming therapy tailored to the individual's needs. I hope to support you in better understanding your unique value, and navigating or even embracing your neurodivergent experience.

I'm a Level 5 qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.

Having been through many years of my own therapy, and experiencing a wide range of approaches, I realised a lot of therapy wasn't suited or tailored to neurodivergent people. I offer therapy through this lens, continually updating my own learning through training run exclusively by neurodivergent professionals. ​

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 that's important to you. Sessions are £55, low income sessions are available.

Work 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, 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.

Contact me at fayemcclure@au-mind-therapy.co.uk

Alternatively, call and leave a voicemail, or text me on 07501910439

Aimed at: Adult , Adult sibling, Anyone with an Association to Autism, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Partner, Professional, Students, Volunteer

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour, Generic, Has autism-specific elements, Unknown