Type of service: Counsellor, Interventions and therapies

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

Lancashire based counselling and supervision service. Jan has welcomed autistic clients since her practice began in 2002 and since 2014 has provided therapy for autistic individuals and families exclusively. She offers counselling to individuals with or without a diagnosis of autism and also welcomes parents, partners, siblings and carers. Jan can provide expert reports and offers supervision to counsellors and health professionals working with autistic individuals.In addition to her private practice, Jan is a founding member of the charity Understanding Autism North West, which provides therapeutic services to the autism community.

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Common issues that can be addressed in counselling include: understanding the diagnosis, anxiety, depression, obsessional behaviour, relaxation techniques, anger management, relationship difficulties and mental health issues..

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Professional

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

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

Registrations and professional qualifications: Counselling qualifications: BSc (Hons) Sociology (1990); Diploma in Counselling (2001); Postgraduate Certificate in Asperger syndrome (2008); Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision of Counsellors and Helping Professionals (2009).