Type of service: Counsellor

Service URL: http://www.shsc.nhs.uk/our-services/specialist-services/Sheffield-Adult-Autism

NHS Counselling service based in Sheffield. Works with adults with autism spectrum disorder/Asperger syndrome. Parents, partners or support workers are welcomed in the sessions if this is requested by the client and is seen to be beneficial. Uses a person centered approach to counselling. The issues that can be supported are listed below. In addition, the service can offer post-diagnostic counselling around coming to terms with diagnosis and identity.

Aimed at: Adult

Referral Sources: NHS Only

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

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

Registrations and professional qualifications: Sharon Brooks: BSc (Hons) Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Dawn Wasnidge: BSc Therapeutic Counselling and Level 4 Diploma in The Theory and Practice of Counselling