A place to be understood.
Neuroaffirming therapy for neurodivergent children, teenagers and young adults aged 8-25, with support for parents and carers.
You don’t need fixing. You deserve understanding.
At Exceptionally You, I believe therapy should adapt to the person, not the other way around.
Neurodivergent young people can spend a lot of energy navigating a world that doesn't always understand the way they think, communicate, connect or experience things. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, become curious about what's happening, and explore what helps — without starting from the assumption that something needs to be fixed.
Therapy doesn't have to mean sitting in a chair and talking. It might involve conversation, creativity, storytelling, games, play, shared interests or hands-on activities. Together, we find approaches that fit the young person and the way they naturally make sense of their world.
I also support parents and carers to better understand what's happening for their young person, strengthen connection, and find ways forward that work for their family.
Exceptionally You is about understanding yourself, discovering what works for you, and becoming more fully yourself — rather than trying to become someone different.
Who I Work With
Young people and families might come to me for support with:
Anxiety or overwhelm
Understanding neurodivergence and identity
Masking and burnout
School difficulties and transitions
Friendships and relationships
Emotional regulation
Trauma and difficult experiences
Growing independence and the transition into adulthood
How I approach this work
My approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and grounded in curiosity. Therapy adapts to the young person rather than expecting the young person to adapt to therapy.
Depending on the individual, sessions might involve conversation, creativity, play, storytelling, games, shared interests or evidence-based approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT and DBT-informed strategies.