Counselling Support for Autism in Stevenage

Understanding your unique world 

Welcome to Rose Room Counselling. I provide autism and ADHD counselling in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, offering neuroaffirming therapy for adults, teenagers, and young people. Here, you'll find a supportive space to truly make sense of your experiences.

I specialise in supporting neurodivergent and emotionally sensitive people who have spent years holding it together for everyone else.

As a neuroaffirming counsellor in Stevenage, I do not view autism or ADHD as something that needs fixing.

Instead, therapy focuses on:

Understanding how your brain works

Supporting emotional regulation and nervous system needs

Reducing anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm

Exploring identity, masking, and self-acceptance

Building practical strategies that work for you

Neuroaffirming therapy is about recognising strengths, needs, and lived experience — not forcing you to fit into neurotypical expectations.

Book a Consultation

Taking the first step can feel difficult, especially if you have spent years feeling misunderstood.

You do not need to have everything figured out.

To enquire about autism and ADHD counselling in Stevenage, please contact me to book an initial session or a free consultation call.

Get in touch with Rose Room Counselling today

Support for every journey

Whether you are autistic and are exploring a diagnosis, or have spent years feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed, this neuroaffirming counselling service is for you. I work with adults, teenagers, and young people, providing a safe and respectful environment for all.

Reasonable adjustments are normalised in my counselling space, checking how the lighting works for you -on or off? Is the temperature right for you - window open or closed? Is something distracting you? are overwhelmed and need support to regulate with mindfulness, silence or let off steam.

Your comfort is the key to emotional regulation and feeling safe to be vulnerable.

Autism Counselling for Adults and Young People

Many autistic people reach out for counselling because they feel exhausted from coping, masking, or navigating daily life without adequate support.

You may be looking for help with:

  • Social anxiety or feeling misunderstood

  • Sensory overwhelm and shutdown

  • Autistic burnout

  • Low self-esteem or chronic stress

  • Late diagnosis grief or identity questions

  • Relationship and communication difficulties

I offer autism counselling in Stevenage and online, providing a calm space where you can explore your experiences safely and without judgement.

ASD Therapy and Emotional Support

Autism is often misunderstood as only an attention issue, but many people experience ADHD as emotional intensity, chronic overwhelm, and exhaustion from trying to keep up.

Through ASD counselling and therapy in Stevenage, I support clients with:

  • Anxiety and racing thoughts

  • Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity

  • Shame around productivity or “not coping”

  • Burnout and overstimulation

  • Difficulty with boundaries, routines, or self-trust

Therapy can help you understand your patterns, reduce self-criticism, and develop tools that fit your brain.

Neuroaffirming Autism Therapy

Therapy can support you to:

As a neuroaffirming counsellor in Stevenage, I do not view autism as something to fix.

Autism is a natural form of neurodiversity.

Counselling may support you with:

  • Sensory overwhelm and shutdown

  • Autistic burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • Anxiety and constant masking

  • Identity and self-acceptance

  • Feeling misunderstood in relationships

  • Low confidence or chronic stress

Neuroaffirming therapy is about helping you understand your needs, strengths, and nervous system — not forcing you to fit neurotypical expectations.

Counselling is not about changing who you are — it is about supporting you to live with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

A safe space where you belong

My deepest wish for you is to feel accepted and understood. This is a safe, non-judgemental space where your experiences are valued. With extensive professional experience and lived experience in neurodiversity, I pride myself on providing empathetic and effective autism and ADHD counselling in Stevenage. You are not alone on this journey.

Autism Counselling for Adults and Late Diagnosis

Many autistic adults come to therapy after years of feeling different, coping quietly, or pushing through overwhelm.

Sometimes people seek counselling after a late diagnosis, or while questioning whether they may be autistic.

Therapy can offer space for:

  • Processing late diagnosis emotions (relief, grief, anger)

  • Understanding your life through a new lens

  • Unpacking years of masking and burnout

  • Rebuilding self-trust and self-esteem

  • Creating healthier boundaries and support systems

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Counselling for Autistic Teenagers and Young People

Autistic teenagers and children often experience challenges that others may not see.

Counselling can support young people with:

  • School anxiety and overwhelm

  • Social difficulties and friendship worries

  • Emotional shutdown or big feelings

  • Sensory sensitivity

  • Feeling isolated or “different”

  • Confidence and identity struggles

My approach is gentle, supportive, and tailored to each individual.

Autism Counselling FAQ (Stevenage)

Do you offer autism counselling in Stevenage?

Yes. I provide autism counselling in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, offering neuroaffirming therapy for autistic adults, teenagers, and young people. Sessions are available in-person and online.

What is neuroaffirming autism therapy?

Neuroaffirming therapy means autism is not viewed as something to fix or change. Instead, counselling focuses on understanding your nervous system, sensory needs, identity, strengths, and challenges with compassion and respect.

Do you work with late-diagnosed autistic adults?

Yes. Many adults seek counselling after a late diagnosis, or while exploring whether they may be autistic. Therapy can support you in processing emotions such as relief, grief, anger, or confusion, and help you build self-understanding and self-acceptance.

Can therapy help with autistic burnout?

Yes. Autistic burnout is very real and can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating. Counselling can help you understand what has led to burnout, reduce anxiety and overload, and develop coping strategies that support your wellbeing.

I mask a lot — can counselling help with that?

Yes. Many autistic people spend years masking or camouflaging to fit in. Therapy can offer a safe space to explore the impact of masking, rebuild confidence, and feel more able to live authentically without shame.

Are you an autism-friendly therapist in Hertfordshire?

Yes. I offer autism-informed, neuroaffirming counselling in Stevenage and Hertfordshire, supporting clients with warmth, understanding, and respect.

Autism Counsellor in Stevenage & Online

Rose Room Counselling is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, with sessions available in-person and online across the UK.

If you are looking for an autism counsellor in Stevenage who offers neuroaffirming, compassionate therapy, you are welcome to get in touch.