Counsellor and Coach Directory
Biography
Hello, I’m Kes (he/they) – Autistic ADHD Counsellor & Supervisor
The majority of my therapeutic experience (since 2017) is with dual-diagnosed AuDHDers with ‘inattentive’ ADHD presentations – where burnout, overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and feeling “behind” are common in a neuronormative world. I have a late dual-diagnosis of AuDHD myself, along with neuro-affirming therapy training. I believe with the right adjustments it’s possible to have more ‘good’ days, and fewer ‘bad’ days.
Who I work with:
Late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed adults, especially queer, trans, non-binary, or questioning people exploring AuDHD or dual neurotypes.
What my clients bring – and what I can support you with:
Concerns about work and focus, RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria), procrastination, shame loops, sensory overwhelm, forgetting things, struggling with transitions or life admin. We may also talk about anxiety, mental health, trauma (including recovery), bereavements, ethnicity, sexuality, spirituality, low mood, faith/culture, family/intergenerational issues, gender/sex/relationship diversity,
loneliness, shame, purpose, creativity, and self-worth.
My approach:
ADHD- and autism-affirming, person-centred, anti-shame. No neurotypical expectations. We work with your interest-based attention system, and explore structure and possibilities that help you to thrive. We may use creative writing, expressive arts, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to support our conversations.
My practice is informed by lived experience and practice-based research. I understand some of the gifts and challenges in safely and creatively navigating neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, faith, and identity together.
Practical stuff:
Short-term (up to 6 sessions) or longer-term therapy. Weekday mornings, afternoons, or evenings may be available.
Are you…
Wanting someone who gets AuDHD + queerness without you over-explaining?
Ready to apply self-compassion and move toward life choices that actually feel right?
You’re welcome to visit my website to find out more or get in touch.
Claire Crampton
Adoption Counselling UKBiography
- ADHD support
- Therapy for those with Autism
- Counselling for anxiety
- Adoption work
Feeling overwhelmed?
Living with biological/ neurological differences can impact on people’s ability to thrive in a neurotypical society.
If you feel how your brain works is affecting your enjoyment of life and progression in work, if you are misunderstood in relationships or if neurodiversity causes communication challenges, please get in contact.
You do not need to have a diagnosis, or for this to be the focus for us to work together.
Having ADHD and choosing the language used to describe neurological differences is a very personal matter.
My aim is to support you using the words and terms that feel right individually for you.
Dee Cristoph
Dee CristophBiography
Private Practice: St Albans, Hertfordshire.
I offer in-person and remote therapy sessions
Hello, my name is Dee Critoph. As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, loneliness and emptiness, low self-esteem and confidence, feelings of guilt & shame, and difficulties in relating to self and others.
I have worked as a therapist in various charitable organisations, but my primary focus is my private practice. I aim to provide a reflective space where you can talk, think and explore whatever is on your mind in a safe and confidential environment.
Experience & Expertise
My experience in therapeutic environments extends over 20 years. I have worked extensively with homeless, forensic and diverse populations and those with complex needs. Additionally, I have vast experience working long-term with people facing severe emotional difficulties, disturbing behaviours, criminality and violence.
Areas of Interest include
> Trauma
> ADHD
> Mind-Body connection
> Harmful, Destructive and Risky Behaviour
Training & Qualifications
After a career in social care, I went on to train as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist at the Manor House Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy in London. I completed a rigorous British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited training, gaining experience through seminars and clinical practice.
Additionally, I have undertaken COFRA 121 – StopSo training, a therapeutic programme to help people manage sexual risk and to live more pro-social, satisfying lives.
With the world-renowned Tavistock & Portman, I attended a year-long course: Psychoanalytic ideas on violence, criminality and sexual deviation.
University of Derby: Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD – Recognised and Endorsed by the ADHD Foundation
I have completed a two-year-long Infant Observation and a Psychiatric Placement. I continue to embark on further Psychoanalytic training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF). The bpf is one of the country’s most respected Psychoanalytic organisations.
I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
I am a registrant of the BPC, working to their code of ethics.
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore Whatever is on ‘Your Mind’?
I work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour, and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.
Biography
I am a humanistic, integrative practitioner. This means my
relationship with you is my priority in our work. I use different
techniques to focus on you and tailor the therapy to your needs,
enabling you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I work to the BACP ethics and guidelines and offer you a safe,
confidential, and non-judgmental space. The space and time are
yours to explore and reflect on what you chose.
I have experience with working as a youth worker with young
people with ADHD and Autism as well as in a children’s
residential care home. I also used to work in schools that
provided therapeutic sessions for young people with ADHD and
Autism.
Since training and qualifying with a MSC in Counselling
specialising in Children and Young People, I have been working
with a variety of ages up to 35 years of age diagnosed with ADHD
and Autism, and therefore feel very comfortable working with
those to offer support and techniques in managing their
ADHD/Autism in daily life.
I also specialised my dissertation around the effectiveness of
CBT with those who have been diagnosed with Autism, so I have
a special interest around neurodiversity.
