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Neuroaffirming psychological support and assessment for autistic and ADHD adults.
Neurodiversity
Some of us have a neurotypical brain, and some have a neurodivergent brain (different to the norm). Autism and ADHD are examples of a neurodivergent brain.
All neurotypes are important, valued, and critical to society. Many neurodivergent people feel forced to mask their neurotype in order to ‘fit in’. Sadly, this often leads to many issues.
Neurodivergent Affirming Care
Autism does not need to be fixed or cured. It’s not a disorder. It’s simply a different way of thinking, feeling and interacting.
"Neurodiversity may be the birthplace of some of humanity’s greatest minds" - Harvey Bloome
Autism and ADHD are now celebrated within the range of neurodiversity. Whilst these are not a disorder, they are a disability, but one that has unique gifts and strengths.
The neurodiversity affirming approach focusses on inclusion and acceptance of all neurotypes. It’s informed by trauma research and the social model of disability.
It challenges the medical model of disability.
It’s also about identifying our unique strengths.
We believe that our neurotype is essential to society and that we deserve respect.
We (neurokin) are the experts in neurodiversity, not neurotypical individuals.
Hi, I’m Amy!
I'm the Director of Neurokin Psychology.
I'm a clinical psychologist who is also an 'auDHDer'.
I love to support my fellow neurokin.
Welcome to your safe space.
I've got a special interest in supporting late identified auDHDer folk with chronic pain, trauma, and chronic illness (including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and co).
I know what it's like to experience complex chronic illness, medical gaslighting, medical trauma and decades of misdiagnoses. I discovered myself that I am a 'zebra' (the EDS mascot!), and later got this formally diagnosed.
I get you.
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I've worked as a psychologist for over 20 years, and I have a Master of Clinical Psychology. I'm an Accredited EMDR Practitioner (meaning I have a done a lot of EMDR with clients), and a Board Approved Supervisor (meaning I provide supervision to other psychologists).
I offer individual support sessions ('therapy'), assessments, supervision and training.
With me, you will feel heard, respected, and supported.
Neurokin Psychology core values are empathy, compassion, authenticity, respect, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
I am passionate about being neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and trauma-responsive. I am also passionate about being inclusive and respectful. I strive to provide neurodiversity, disability, and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
Together, we will help you understand your brain better so that you can build a better life.
Let's talk FAQs
Who do you see?
I see neurodivergent women, men; AMAB and AFAB folk (and of any gender expression) who may also have chronic pain, illness, and trauma.
Does online therapy and assessments work?
For many people (not all), this works very well. Plus it's accessible, convenient, and comfortable.
Is that water or vodka that I see you drinking during our sessions?
Hahaha - wouldn't you like to know! 🥂
"Refusing to perform neurotypicality is a revolutionary act of disability justice. It's also a radical act of self-love.”
Dr Devon Price
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