Practice ND — Neurodiversity-Affirmative Counselling

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The Neurodivergent Authorship Framework

Explore the Neurodivergent Authorship Framework: therapy centred on capacity, agency, relational power and accountability.

Practice14 min read

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How to stay in a relationship when love is present but nervous systems clash

Relationships11 min read

Choosing a therapist when you are neurodivergent

Choosing a therapist when you are neurodivergent

Practice14 min read

Hi, I'm Olena. I'm a neurodivergent therapist helping autistic and ADHD adults make sense of themselves. About the practice

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Rejection sensitivity: when an explanation becomes a judgement

Relationships7 min read

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When trying stops feeling worthwhile

Wellbeing6 min read

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When our vulnerable selves meet, our protectors do the talking

Relationships8 min read

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I love you. Could you be more specific?

Relationships7 min read

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When one small change changes everything: gestalt perception and hygge

Neurodivergence8 min read

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When yes is hard to trust

Relationships7 min read