Claire Hendrickson

She/Her

Online and in person within the Dudley (West Midlands) area

As a neurodivergent person who has been through significant trauma, I felt that regular therapy just wasn’t hitting the mark. My therapists “didn’t get me” and I needed an approach and therapist which took into account my autism and ADHD. The therapy I offer is a reflection of what I craved for as a client, one that is neuro affirming, trauma informed and accepting of the true me. The CORE of the work we will do together regardless of what brings you into therapy/Coaching will be EMPOWERMENT. I am Person Centred trained and utilise many elements from other theories to provide a blended, integrative and neuro-affirming style of therapy. Session with me will be collaborative, creative and reflective, there is ZERO pressure for you to do or to bring more than you have capacity to deal with. I am guided by what benefits YOU the most, whether you require high energy, relaxed energy, somatic, movement or stillness - we work together to co-create what helps you.

Who I work with

Adults 18+ Therapy or Coaching
Young People 11+ Coaching

ADULTS - Therapy
I work as a Therapist for neurodivergent people who may have had a "regular" therapist and found it didn't accommodate their neurodivergent needs and need a therapy style which takes into account their neurodivergence and helps them towards making peace or sense of situations which have occurred throughout their lives. Many clients I see are late diagnosed or self-realising and are starting to make sense of their lives through a neurodivergent lens. Releasing shame and anxiety so they can live more fulfilling lives. I help ADHD and Autistic people with processing and understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives and work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence.

ADULTS - Coaching
Sometimes coaching is a better option if you are looking for something more directive or need help in achieving a goal or lifestyle choice. Coaching is great as a tool to help you understand and recognise aspects of your ADHD or Autism and ways to help you find strategies to support your professional or personal needs. I can accept private funded payment or Access to Work payments for this service.

YOUNG PEOPLE 11+ Coaching
I don't offer therapy for young people but I do coach them. Having my own young person who didn't gel with traditional therapy as they found it too emotive, I have worked on refining my coaching so it meets the needs of young people. This service is provided in collaboration with the appropriate adult and the young person. The coaching is used to help the young person feel more empowered about their neurodivergence and be able to have the confidence in understanding their needs and advocating to get their needs met.

About Me and How I Work

As a neurodivergent person who has been through significant trauma, I felt that regular therapy just wasn’t hitting the mark. My therapists “didn’t get me” and I needed an approach and therapist which took into account my autism and ADHD. The therapy I offer is a reflection of what I craved for as a client, one that is neuro affirming, trauma informed and accepting of the true me.

The CORE of the work we will do together regardless of what brings you into therapy/Coaching will be EMPOWERMENT. I am Person Centred trained and utilise many elements from other theories to provide a blended, integrative and neuro-affirming style of therapy.

Session with me will be collaborative, creative and reflective, there is ZERO pressure for you to do or to bring more than you have capacity to deal with. I am guided by what benefits YOU the most, whether you require high energy, relaxed energy, somatic, movement or stillness - we work together to co-create what helps you.

Qualifications & Professional Background

I have 20+ years of professional experience working with vulnerable adults and young people. This has included a few different specialist positions within my working career but they have all been what would be termed as “helping roles” and client facing. I have worked within Housing, Homelessness and Anti-Social Behaviour. Children’s Services, Behaviour Support, Education, Domestic Abuse charities and the NHS. Working in these environments in specialist roles has given me a great knowledge base regarding the difficulties people face daily.

Qualifications and Training (not an exhaustive list)
BTEC National Level 5 Therapeutic Counselling
BTEC National Level 3 Therapeutic Counselling
ILM Behaviour Management For Lead Practitioners
ADHD Coaching
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism & ADHD Clients
Life Coaching Skills Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Adults
Mental Health First Aid CYP
BTEC National Housing Studies
Solihull Approach Parenting Programme
Supporting Neurodivergent Well-Being
Diversity and Inclusion

I am ensured by Holistic Insurance
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Registered with ICO
Membership with BACP
Membership with Association of Coaches

Next Steps

To book a Compatibility Call please visit my website https://www.neurobynaturetherapy.co.uk/

Any questions you have about starting therapy or coaching can also be directed to: neurobynaturetherapy@gmail.com

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