Promoting the mental health of those on the autism spectrum is something I feel very strongly about. Traditional mental health services like CAMHS and the NHS have been known to discharge this vulnerable group and they are then left unsupported. So I’ve put together some brief information below about the condition and its links to … Continue reading Counselling and Autism Spectrum Disorder
How does counselling work?
Counselling is a type of talking therapy where a trained counsellor will listen to you and help you to overcome any emotional issues you are facing. It could take the form of face-to-face counselling or online counselling (through software like Zoom) or even group counselling. Common issues that cause people to come to counselling include: … Continue reading How does counselling work?
How to find a counsellor
Finding the right counsellor for you is not always a quick process, but it is well worth the time and effort. The better the relationship is between you and your therapist, the more effective the counselling is likely to be. I thought it would be useful to give you a few pointers to help you … Continue reading How to find a counsellor
Why Waypoint?
I have been asked a few times why I chose the name Waypoint Counselling. To answer this question, I point towards the dictionary definition of the word “waypoint”. “A waypoint is an intermediate point or place on a route or line of travel, a stopping point or point at which course is changed” (Oxford Dictionary) For me, life … Continue reading Why Waypoint?
