Type of service: Counsellor, Interventions and therapies

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

Understanding Autism North West is a registered charity (No: 1176215) offering a therapeutic service for individuals and family members who are affected by Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. Therapy is provided by experienced and knowledgeable British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered counsellors, who have both professional and personal experience of living with the differences presented by autism, and who welcome the opportunity to share their knowledge and understanding with clients in a confidential and therapeutic environment. Referral forms can be downloaded from the Understanding Autism North West website.

Counselling is offered to individuals, families and couples and common difficulties/therapies that can be addressed/offered are anxiety, depression, obsessional behaviour, relaxation techniques, anger management, relationship difficulties and mental health issues.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Professional, Young person

Referral Sources: NHS Only

Covers: North West

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific, 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: All counsellors hold counselling diploma qualifications and postgraduate certificates in Asperger syndrome or Autism. Additional qualifications of specific counsellors include: Post Graduate Certificate in Therapy with Children and Families and Postgraduate Certificate in the Supervision of Counsellors and those in the Helping Professions.