“A big part of depression is feeling really lonely in a room of a million people”. - Lilly Singh

“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but wanting to control it”. - Kahlil Gibran

“Safe connections are fundamental to overcoming trauma”. - Bessel Van Der Kolk

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others”. - Brene Browne

“Realising what your attachment style is offers you a lot of freedom. It gives you a way to remember that at your core you are whole”. - Amanda Blair-Hopkins

When facing an overwhelming experience, like your child receiving a diagnosis of autism, many people feel fearful, isolated and alone and are unsure where to turn. Counselling can help relieve that sense of aloneness by forming a trusting relationship with someone who acknowledges and accepts the journey you are on.

Many people with a more subtle presentation of autism can go undiagnosed until adolescence and even into adulthood. However, autism may have had a profound influence on early childhood experiences. Often there are feelings of relief as it can help you understand why you experience certain difficulties and challenges and what you can do about them.