Tag Archives: Neurodiversity

On What I Do (and Why I Refuse to Pretend It’s Neutral)

I am a neurodivergent therapist working with neurodivergent adults. My focus is not “coping better” in a hostile world, but developing positive self-identity and real agency in people who have been systematically taught to mistrust themselves. I work in an explicitly anti-oppressive, systemic, and liberation psychology–informed way. That’s not branding. It’s a response to reality.ContinueContinue reading “On What I Do (and Why I Refuse to Pretend It’s Neutral)”

On Adult Life Skills (and Shame, again)

Adulting Isn’t a Straight Line Growing up in London, I learned early that the city was both my home and my adversary. I committed bus routes, tube lines, and sandwich shops to memory. Yet this past week, when I returned to deliver a workshop at the University of London—an old stomping ground—I found myself lost,ContinueContinue reading “On Adult Life Skills (and Shame, again)”

On The Exile Archetype and the Impact of Bullying and Marginalisation on Autistic People: A Jungian Adventure

The experience of being bullied and excluded is, tragically, all too common for autistic people. These painful encounters often leave lasting psychological scars, shaping how a person views themselves and interacts with the world. While I am not a Jungian, I am Jung-curious and am increasingly finding his work showing up in my thinking andContinueContinue reading “On The Exile Archetype and the Impact of Bullying and Marginalisation on Autistic People: A Jungian Adventure”

On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults

The application of creative therapies has gained significant traction as a powerful tool for fostering the well-being of autistic adults. These therapies, including art therapy, poetry therapy, and other expressive modalities, offer avenues for self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches, creative therapies allow for non-verbal communication, making them particularly beneficial forContinueContinue reading “On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults”