Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: https://www.xmabates-therapy.com/

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and qualified with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) in 2024. I am particularly interested in the challenges of living with neurodivergence, specifically autism and ADHD, in a society geared towards structures and ways of being suited to the neuromajority, and the mental health issues that can arise as a result, such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma, OCD, addiction etc.​ I take a neuroaffirmative approach, helping you navigate issues that may be holding you back from leading a full and creative life.

I use my previous experience as an artist and educator to inform my practice as a psychotherapist, often working with symbol and metaphor to help you understand deep-seated issues that could be holding you back. 

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, School, Students

Referral Sources: Yourself

Covers: South East

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements