Autism Therapists in Brighton & Hove

Understanding Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of developmental conditions that affect communication, behavior, and social interactions. Individuals with autism may struggle with interpreting social cues, forming relationships, and managing sensory sensitivities. However, autism manifests differently in each person, with varying levels of support needed based on individual strengths and challenges.

The Role of Counselling in Autism Support

Counselling for individuals with autism and their families focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced in daily life. Therapy helps individuals improve communication skills, manage anxiety, and develop strategies for navigating social situations. Family counselling is also critical in fostering understanding and support.

Improving Social Skills and Communication

Therapists work with individuals with autism to enhance their social skills and communication abilities. This includes helping them understand nonverbal cues, manage sensory sensitivities, and develop confidence in interacting with others.

Supporting Families and Caregivers

Families and caregivers play a crucial role in the lives of individuals with autism. Counselling provides them with the tools and guidance to support their loved ones effectively, helping to create a nurturing and understanding environment at home.

Improving social skills
Managing sensory sensitivities
Supporting families
Building communication strategies

Autism specialists based in Brighton & Hove

All therapists listed are verified and based in Brighton & Hove.

Hove

Alan Sparkes

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

I am a qualified UKCP registered Psychotherapist. I aim to help people heal and integrate. I’m a parent, a skateboarder, a basketball player and I’ve done a lot of therapy.I don't do psychic amputation. I believe you can't cut off a part of yourself you don’t like or that causes you pain - and that you will run into more problems if you try. I do believe you can reach into your heart and soul through therapy and establish a healing relationship that will give you the resources you need to live well and fully.

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Brighton

Cerrie Lantrua

Counsellor

Clients often tell me how much they value having a space where they feel understood, where they don’t have to explain their neurodivergence or justify their experiences.I am neurodivergent myself, and I’m open about that. It’s not something I see as a limitation, but as something that shapes how I understand, relate, and connect. Alongside my training and experience, this gives me a way of seeing things that often helps clients feel recognised in ways they may not have experienced before.I’m naturally creative and tend to think outside the box, which allows me to consider different perspectives and gently step into what it might be like to be you, not from a place of judgement, but from a genuine willingness to understand.At the same time, I don’t assume your experience is the same as anyone else’s. No two people are the same. A big part of what I offer is taking the time to learn what you need, how you experience things, and what support feels right for you.You are the expert on yourself. My role isn’t to tell you what to do or who to be, but to walk alongside you as you begin to understand yourself more fully.I aim to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real. Where you don’t have to mask, filter, or find the “right” way to say things. A space where you can feel seen, heard, and genuinely understood.

BACPRegistered

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Brighton

Tessa Williams

Integrative Counsellor

I’m a warm, thoughtful and genuine therapist, working with individual adults in person in Brighton & Hove and online.I see therapy as something we build together, with the relationship between us at the heart of the work. I aim to offer a space where you can feel accepted as you are, while also supporting you to consider different perspectives when that may be helpful.My way of working is flexible and shaped around you. We might explore emotions, relationships and recurring patterns, pay attention to how experiences are felt in your body, or use more creative ways of working where that feels useful.I offer an affirming and inclusive space, including for LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and disabled identities and experiences.

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