Autism and ADHD counselling Frome| Emma Ramarge Counselling neurodivergent counselling wiltshire

Autism and ADHD counselling in Frome and Wiltshire

Specialist trauma counselling for autistic and neurodivergent people navigating anxiety, shutdown and emotional overwhelm.

If you’re autistic, ADHD, or think you might be neurodivergent, therapy can often feel frustrating, especially if you’ve felt misunderstood or expected to fit into approaches that don’t work for you.

You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or as your nervous system flips between too much and nothing at all.

I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy in Frome, Westbury and across Wiltshire, supporting adults and teens (15+) who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or shut down.

You might be experiencing

Burnout or chronic overwhelm
Shutdowns or difficulty functioning
Anxiety or panic
masking and exhaustion
Feeling misunderstood or “too much”
Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
Sensory overwhelm
Cycles of pushing through and then crashing

You may have spent years adapting to the world around you, often at your own expense.

A different approach to counselling

Traditional counselling does not always work well for neurodivergent people.

You might have found it:

moves too fast
focuses too much on talking
does not take sensory or processing differences into account

My approach is different.

I work in a way that is slower and more attuned, adapted to your communication style, grounded in nervous system understanding, and flexible and collaborative.

Rather than trying to fix or change how your system responds, we work to understand it and support it.

How this might help

Recognising early signs of overwhelm
Building regulation in a way that works for you
Understanding shutdown and freeze responses
Working with sensory needs
Exploring patterns without pressure
Learning tools and techniques
Understanding the link between trauma and neurodivergence

Trauma and neurodivergence

There is often a strong link between trauma and neurodivergence.

This can come from:

feeling misunderstood
masking for long periods
sensory overload
difficult experiences in school, relationships or family

We can work with both trauma and neurodivergence without forcing you into approaches that do not fit.

What to expect

You do not need to:

explain everything perfectly
make eye contact
have the right words
push yourself beyond your limits

We work in a way that feels manageable and adapted to you.

How I work

trauma-trained (not just trauma-informed)
experience working with autism, ADHD and OCD
additional training in neurodiversity
somatic and nervous system-based approach
adapted to your processing style

My work is grounded in trauma and somatic approaches. This means we do not just talk about what is happening, we also work with how it shows up in your body and nervous system.

Frequently asked questions

Why does talking therapy not always work?
Because trauma is often held in the body and nervous system, not just thoughts.

Do I need to talk about everything?
No. You do not need the right words or a full explanation.

Is this adapted for autistic or ADHD clients?
Yes. Sessions are shaped around how your mind and body process things.

What if I find it hard to explain how I feel?
That is completely okay. We can work with what you notice in your body or patterns without needing to put everything into words.

Do I have to make eye contact or talk constantly?
No. Sessions are adapted to feel as comfortable and manageable as possible.

What if I shut down or feel overwhelmed in sessions?
We work together on that, focusing on recognising what is happening and supporting your system.

Is this suitable if I am burnt out?
Yes. Sessions can be slower and focused on reducing overwhelm rather than adding pressure.

Do I need a diagnosis?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to work with me.

How is this different from standard counselling?
Traditional counselling often focuses mainly on talking. My approach also includes your nervous system, sensory experience and patterns of overwhelm or shutdown.

Session information

£75 per 50-minute session.

In-person in Chapmanslade near Frome, Westbury and Warminster.

Online sessions available across the UK.

£95 walk and talk counselling.

Free 15-minute introductory call to see if this feels like a good fit