Philippa Balazs

If you're new to counselling then I'd like to explain how I work. This helps you to understand what to expect (and I really encourage you to reach out for a friendly, informal chat too!). The first session is a space for us to explore what specifically has led you to seek counselling with me: maybe you have recently been diagnosed and feel overwhelmed by everything and need to unpack it with someone who "gets it". Perhaps you were diagnosed in childhood and have some trauma from this; or maybe Neurodivergence has just appeared on your radar, and you are starting to relate and want to explore it with someone. Whatever the reason, we will start by forming a picture of your difficulties and how we can approach them, together. I aim to facilitate a sense-making process of your experiences through a compassion-focussed, Neurodivergent lens, with the aim of slowly freeing yourself from the often-immobilising pain and shame of years of ableist experiences. I welcome and invite you to find creative ways of expression within - and between - our sessions (such as drawing, journaling, music, song lyrics, stories, films…anything that speaks to you). We do not have to follow any neurotypical "talking therapy rules"!) To assure you of my professional credentials: I am a registered member of the BACP Fully insured with Holistic Insurance Enhanced DBS checked via NHS (yearly update registered) ICO registered and GDPR compliant