Sara Elphinstone

She/Her

Online and in person in Oxfordshire, UK

My name is Sara and I work with neurodivergent people - including autistic people and those with ADHD - whether you are formally diagnosed or self identified. I work online and in person in Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire. I am autistic and ADHD - AuDHD and also a parent to neurodivergent children. I embrace mutual authenticity and believe shared experiences will deepen our therapeutic relationship. My practice is neuroaffirming - grounded in respect, curiosity and the belief that neurodivergence is a valid and valuable way of being -not something to fix, but something to understand and learn how to live authentically with.I can work with you to explore your emotional world and experiences, understand yourself more deeply and process the impact of unmet needs. I am trauma- informed and I draw on a range of therapeutic tools from humanistic, cognitive -behavioural, psychodynamic, parts work and mindfulness approaches. I work with clients to unpack their past, process wounds, navigate identity and burnout, understand masking, cultivate self acceptance, make lasting change in their lives and reconnect with who they really are.

Who I work with

I work with autistic people - whether you are late diagnosed or self identified. I work online and in person in Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

About Me and How I Work

My name is Sara and I work with neurodivergent people - including autistic people and those with ADHD - whether you are formally diagnosed or self identified. I work online and in person in Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

I am autistic and ADHD - AuDHD and also a parent to neurodivergent children. I embrace mutual authenticity and believe shared experiences will deepen our therapeutic relationship.

My practice is neuroaffirming - grounded in respect, curiosity and the belief that neurodivergence is a valid and valuable way of being -not something to fix, but something to understand and learn how to live authentically with.I can work with you to explore your emotional world and experiences, understand yourself more deeply and process the impact of unmet needs.

I am trauma- informed and I draw on a range of therapeutic tools from humanistic, cognitive -behavioural, psychodynamic, parts work and mindfulness approaches.
I work with clients to unpack their past, process wounds, navigate identity and burnout, understand masking, cultivate self acceptance, make lasting change in their lives and reconnect with who they really are.

Qualifications & Professional Background

Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Adult Nursing.

I have years of experience working in an autism and ADHD service, providing screening, interviewing, mentoring and supporting hundreds of clients pre and post diagnosis. Within this organisation I set up and ran a successful counselling service. I also delivered training on autism, PDA and ADHD.

Before training as a therapist I was a registered adult nurse and worked in an acute medical environment within the NHS providing emergency assessment care.
I have experience teaching emotional and nervous system regulation tools, meditation, mindfulness and breath-work practices.

Next Steps

To get book a free 15 minute consultation or to start therapy online or in Oxford or Abingdon, Oxfordshire please contact me on contact@saraelphinstone.com or visit my website www.saraelphinstone.com.

Sessions are charged at £70 per 50 minute session.