Type of service: Counsellor, Interventions and therapies

Service URL: http://www.maxineaston.co.uk

Counselling Centre based in Coventry close to the city centre and the train station. Specialises in working with individuals, couples and families affected by Asperger Syndrome. Offers assessement for adults wishing to know whether they are affected by Asperger Syndrome. Counselling approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Integrative. Accepts couples from around the world. Has written the following books: The other half of Asperger Sydrome (NAS 2001) Asperger's in Love; Couple relationships and Family Affairs (2003) ; The Asperger Couples Work Book - Making Difference Work (2008) and, What Men with Aspergers want to know about Women, Dating and Relationships (JKP 2012). Qualified as a supervisor and trainer/teacher in adult education, runs workshops for professionals working with couples and individuals affected by Asperger Syndrome. These include increasing awareness, couple relationships and sexual issues. Also delivers a two day workshop for adults with a partner affected by Asperger Syndrome. Telephone counselling for overseas consultations.

Aimed at: Adult , Adult sibling, Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Obsessional behaviour, Phobias, Relationship difficulties, Relaxation technique

Registrations and professional qualifications: MSc Health Psychology; BSc (hon) Psychology, CC Cert. Relate, Diploma in supervision; C&G Teaching in Adult Education