Phoebe Howitt

She/Her

I work in person in York, North Yorkshire YO30 4XL, and online video sessions via Microsoft Teams.

I am an integrative therapist which means I don’t think there is a one size fits all approach. Instead, imagine you are at the opticians trying on different lenses figuring out which one helps you see clearer... that's how I approach therapy. These lenses are; Neuroaffirmative, I will adapt therapy to work alongside your brain - and mine! Solution focused therapy, breaking situations down into manageable chunks this can help in breaking, and creating healthy routines. CBT, may help you to identify patterns and challenges in your life (adapted to be ND friendly). I offer psychoeducation, the science and brain bits behind what's happening because sometimes we want to know why.

Who I work with

I am a diagnosed autistic and ADHD therapist, and I predominantly work with autistic and/or ADHD clients (age 18+) exploring what comes with that, and how this affects living in a world not built to your neurotype. This may include: masking, managing capacity, sensory sensitivities, reasonable adjustments and accommodations to name a few. I offer both online sessions and in person therapy from my office in York.

I have a keen interest and specialism in working with OCD (diagnosed or undiagnosed). In particular the overlap of OCD co-occurring with autism and distinguishing what is OCD and what is restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) or stimming. These are a few of my specialist areas that I work with and have adapted my therapy to be neuro affirmative.

About Me and How I Work

I am an integrative therapist which means I don’t think there is a one size fits all approach. Instead, imagine you are at the opticians trying on different lenses figuring out which one helps you see clearer... that's how I approach therapy.

These lenses are;

Neuroaffirmative, I will adapt therapy to work alongside your brain - and mine!

Solution focused therapy, breaking situations down into manageable chunks this can help in breaking, and creating healthy routines.

CBT, may help you to identify patterns and challenges in your life (adapted to be ND friendly).

I offer psychoeducation, the science and brain bits behind what's happening because sometimes we want to know why.

Qualifications & Professional Background

I have been in private practice since 2022, and have specialised in working with autistic and/or ADHD clients, and OCD for the past 2 years. I'm insured by Holistic Insurance.

Here's some training I've recently completed:

CBT for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) (April 2025)
ADHD and hormones (Female) (December 2024)
ADHD & emotional regulation (November 2024)
OCD, the brain and recovery (April 2024)
ADHD in women: misdiagnosed and misunderstood (March 2024)
CBT essentials (November 2023)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder training (Human Givens) (2023)

PGDip in Integrative Counselling (2022)
BSc Psychology (2018)

Next Steps

My working days are Thursday - Sunday and I check my emails a couple of times on these days.
I offer an initial free 20 minute phone or video call consultation to briefly discus what's bringing you to therapy now. I have current availability to start therapy now, please get in touch if you feel we could work together.
I can be contacted through my website here: https://phoebehowittcounselling.com/
Email: phoebehowittcounselling@outlook.com
Mobile: 07401865149
My session fee is £60.00 for a 50 minute session.