Blog · Gia Bird · 9 April 2024
Young people
Autistic young people and therapy
A room that does not demand eye contact as proof of work — Gia Bird on counselling that respects autistic communication.
What this can look like
School that is too loud. Meltdowns after masking all day. A young person who talks more to a parent than to anyone else. Exhaustion that looks like “attitude”.
How counselling can help
Sessions can be quieter, more structured, and less interested in performing neurotypical small talk. Parents are often part of the work. I will not try to make someone “less autistic”. I will try to make life less punishing.
When it is more than counselling
Safeguarding, medical issues and diagnostic pathways remain with the appropriate services. I am not a diagnostic clinic.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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