I’m Carla, a counsellor, coach and supervisor in central Shrewsbury and online across the UK. I’m also ADHD, something I discovered in the middle chapter of my life. I don’t much like the word ‘disorder’; I think of myself as differently ordered. So when you bring neurodivergence to counselling, you’re talking with someone who understands it from the inside as well as through training. More about me.
A neuro-affirming practice
Neuro-affirming means I accept you as you are. I value difference, I know everyone’s needs are different, and I’ll help you feel more confident asking for the help and adjustments you need.
- You never need to look me in the eye or sit in a way that feels uncomfortable.
- No need to edit or prepare your words. Arrive mid-thought and we’ll make sense of it together.
- Sessions can be face-to-face in Shrewsbury or online by Zoom or WhatsApp video, whichever works best for you.
- If something would make sessions easier for you, tell me and we’ll build it in.
I’ve written more about this in Counselling for neurodivergent humans and Bring yourself to therapy.
What we might talk about
- Wondering whether you might be ADHD or autistic
- A recent ADHD or autism realisation, assessment or diagnosis, which can be a real rollercoaster
- Making sense of the years before you knew
- Masking: unmasking, or learning to use masking when it feels helpful
- Overwhelm, stress, anxiety and low mood
- Confidence, self-criticism and feeling ‘not good enough’
- Relationships, family and work, including asking for adjustments
- Dyslexia and other ways of being differently wired
You don’t need a diagnosis to come here, and counselling isn’t an assessment. If you’re on a waiting list, or still deciding whether to seek one, we can talk about what that means for you.
Counselling, coaching or both
Counselling gives you room to explore feelings, history and identity. Coaching is more practical and future-focused. I also work as an ADHD support coach with private and Access to Work clients, so if you’d like help with the practical side of work and daily life, we can bring that in too. More about coaching.
Training and experience
I trained in person-centred therapeutic counselling and work integratively. I’m a Professional Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider, with further training in neurodivergence (see my professional profile). I also offer neuro-affirming clinical supervision for counsellors and coaches, many of whom are neurodivergent themselves.
Fees and funding
Sessions are £75 for 50 minutes, £85 for 60 minutes and £110 for 90 minutes. I work with Access to Work clients directly or through agencies, and I’m happy to invoice employers and insurers. See fees or read the FAQs.