Elaine Nicholson MBE, Autism diagnosis and assessment, neurodivergent relationship counselling, family therapy for parental alienation, individual counselling sessions, counselling for all ages, autism-informed therapy, expert neurodivergent relationship support, one-on-one client counselling, specialised family therapy, autism assessment with clinical psychologist, empathetic therapy for neurodivergent clients, supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists working with parental estrangement,

Autism Specialist Counsellor and Body Psychotherapist – Elaine Nicholson MBE

Compassionate, Autism-Informed Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families

Compassionate, Autism-Informed Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families

For over two decades, I have worked exclusively with lives affected by autism and Asperger’s syndrome, offering specialist counselling that recognises neurodivergent thinking, sensory experience and relational complexity.

Therapy should fit the individual — not the other way around.

For over two decades, I have worked exclusively with lives affected by autism and Asperger’s syndrome, offering specialist counselling that recognises neurodivergent thinking, sensory experience and relational complexity.

Therapy should fit the individual — not the other way around.

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Individual Autism Counselling

Autism-informed therapy for children (3+), adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, masking, trauma or identity challenges.

Neurodivergent Relationship Counselling

Structured support for couples navigating communication differences, emotional misunderstanding and the unique dynamics of autistic–non-autistic partnerships.

Autism Diagnosis and Assessment

A structured, thoughtful exploration of developmental history, sensory patterns and lived experience, guiding individuals toward clarity and appropriate diagnostic pathways.

Family Therapy

Support for families experiencing communication breakdown, parental strain or estrangement within neurodiverse systems.

Professional Supervision

Specialist supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists working with complex estrangement cases and autism-related dynamics.

A Pioneer in Neurodiverse Counselling Since 2008

A Pioneer in Neurodiverse Counselling Since 2008

I was one of the early pioneers of neurodiverse counselling in the UK, developing a bespoke therapeutic model specifically adapted for autistic individuals and their loved ones.

In 2016, I became the first person to receive a Queen’s Honour for services to Asperger’s syndrome, following the creation of Action for Neurodiversity — a first in autism-specialist counselling.

I was one of the early pioneers of neurodiverse counselling in the UK, developing a bespoke therapeutic model specifically adapted for autistic individuals and their loved ones.

In 2016, I became the first person to receive a Queen’s Honour for services to Asperger’s syndrome, following the creation of Action for Neurodiversity — a global first in autism-specialist counselling.

Elaine Nicholson MBE, Autism diagnosis and assessment, neurodivergent relationship counselling, family therapy for parental alienation, individual counselling sessions, counselling for all ages, autism-informed therapy, expert neurodivergent relationship support, one-on-one client counselling, specialised family therapy, autism assessment with clinical psychologist, empathetic therapy for neurodivergent clients, supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists working with parental estrangement, individual counselling

In-Person and Video Counselling

In-Person and Video Counselling

Long before online therapy became mainstream, I began offering video consultations to support autistic individuals who were unable to leave their homes due to social anxiety.

Today, I offer both in-person sessions from Weldon, Northamptonshire, and secure video appointments across the UK and beyond.

A Safe, Ethical and Specialist Approach

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference — not a deficit to be corrected. My work is grounded in specialist training, lived understanding of familial autism, and over 25 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and their loved ones.

Sessions are paced carefully, respectfully and always tailored to your unique neurological profile.

PUBLICATIONS

I regularly write on autism, neurodiversity and specialist counselling practice for professional journals and specialist magazines. My articles explore autistic mental health, diagnosis, relationships, safeguarding and best practice in therapy.

  • Autism and the Importance of Soft Toys

  • How do you know if your client has autism?

  • Guidelines for Working with Clients with Asperger Syndrome

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and ADHD

  • The Estrangement of Adult Autistic / Asperger Children

  • Asperger’s: What You Need to Know

  • Dangers of Sharenting

  • Autistic Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Autism Specialist Counselling

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Specialist, autism-informed therapy for individuals, couples and families, grounded in clinical expertise, lived experience and over two decades of dedicated practice.

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