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A bit more about me:

Maddison York - Neurodivergent Counsellor

I’m a qualified pluralistic integrative counsellor having achieved a first class honours BA degree at the University of South Wales.

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I have lived experience of neurodivergence, being late diagnosed as Autistic and having ADHD at 23, and am a strong supporter of the Neurodiversity paradigm. 

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I also have a personal understanding of living with chronic illness, having also been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition at 23. 

 

As a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I strictly adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice, which you can read more about here.

 

I also hold an enhanced DBS certificate, full Indemnity Insurance and I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), so you can rest assured that your personal data and information will always be kept safe and secure.

 

And, to ensure I am always working ethically, with my client’s best interests at heart, I attend regular supervision, with a supervisor who also adheres to the BACP’s Ethical Framework, for both my professional and personal development.

Neurodivergent Counsellor, Neuro-Affirming Counsellor
Neurodivergent Counsellor, Neuro-Affirming Counsellor
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You can find out more about my approach by clicking the button below:

My Areas of Experience and Expertise:

Since qualifying as a counsellor, I have gained experience working with a range of different issues, including but not limited to:​

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Stress (work and general life stressors)

  • Low Self-Esteem & Confidence

  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement

  • Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Harm

  • Loneliness

  • Relationship Issues (including sexual dysfunction)

  • Significant Life Changes

  • Neurodivergence related concerns

  • Chronic Illness

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I also have a particular special interest in working with and supporting Neurodivergent individuals, to explore and process what it means to be Neurodivergent, and learn how to safely take off the mask and live an authentic life - something which is still (and likely always will be) a work in progress for myself, so I take pleasure in sharing in this process alongside my clients and greatly appreciate the vast amount of learning and development I personally gain from my work with clients.

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As well as this, throughout my training and experience as both a volunteer and fully qualified counsellor, I’ve been able to work with a variety of clients of all ages, each with different challenges, life experiences and presenting issues.

 

As such, I’m able to support:

  • Adults, including Older Adults

  • Men and Women’s specific mental health concerns

  • Children and Young People

  • Neurodivergent Individuals

  • LGBTQ+

  • Other Difference and Diversity

  • Employee Assistance Programmes

My Training & Qualifications

  • First Class BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice - University of South Wales​

  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor

  • Introduction to Neuro-Affirming Practice - Curiosity Spot

  • Bereavement Support Foundation Course - Cruse Bereavement Care

  • Safeguarding Training - Place2Be and Children in Wales

  • BACP Competence for Telephone and e-Counselling - Serenity Counselling

  • How To Do Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer' - The Open University and the BACP

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