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Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy

Rethinking Approaches for Autistic and ADHD Clients
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Radically rethink how you work with Autistic and ADHD clients with this comprehensive and compassionate guide to neurodivergent affirming therapeutic practice. Drawing on Amy Peters' lived experience and professional insight, this book explores how traditional therapeutic models can misinterpret or pathologize neurodivergent ways of being and offers a practical and affirming alternative. Written with professionals in mind, this book introduces several original models developed by the author, which guide practitioners through neurodivergent experiences of trauma, emotional regulation and burnout. Reflection points, client insights and case studies invite readers to reflect on how this work can be integrated authentically into their current modality. To support everyday practice, it also includes practical alternatives to deficit-based, neuronormative advice on common challenges such as anxiety, communication and motivation. These tools are grounded in an understanding of how neurodivergent minds work and are ready to be used directly with clients. Each chapter closes with a unique section specifically for neurodivergent therapists, offering support and reflective prompts that help neurodivergent professionals understand how their identity shapes their work.
Amy Peters is an Autistic/ADHD therapist, supervisor, trainer and the founder of Newglade Counselling (www.newgladecounselling.co.uk) - a UK-based therapy practice offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy for children and adults. Amy's training and workshops have been commissioned by local authorities, NHS-adjacent services and specialist CPD platforms. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @newgladecounselling and on TikTok @neurodivergent_newglade. She lives in Canterbury.
The definitive guide to neurodivergent affirming therapy, from an Autistic/ADHD therapist, designed to challenge, reframe and reshape how we support neurodivergent clients.
Amy Peters' straightforward and compassionate guide to working with autistic and ADHD clients is a vital resource for mental health professionals everywhere. -- Nick Walker, PhD, author of Neuroqueer Heresies A thoughtful, affirming guide that invites therapists to reflect, rethink, and reconnect with what truly supports neurodivergent clients. Compassionate, well-structured and refreshingly grounded. -- Steph Jones, author of The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy and Neurodevelopmental Consultant
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