Neurodiversity counselling in Auckland
COUNSELLING IN AUCKLAND
Therapy for Neurodivergent Teenagers, Adults, Couples & Families
Neurodiversity curious?
Maybe you’ve received an ADHD or Autism diagnosis and are wondering, “Okay, what now?”
Perhaps you’ve noticed traits in yourself or loved ones and feel curious about how they might be shaping your life and relationships.
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Therapy isn’t about fixing. It’s about having a safe, supportive space to explore who you are, make sense of what's been happening, and discover how you want to move forward.
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Neurodivergent experiences will be understood and validated. Together, we can explore ways to:​
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Tune in more deeply to your own needs and relationships
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Feel safe enough to drop the mask and live more authentically
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Support your nervous system and find calm in everyday life
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Build emotional safety within yourself and in your connections with others
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​Healing and growth
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We will move at a pace that feels safe for you as we work through past traumas and experiences. Your story matters here, and it would be my privilege to hold space for it.
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Show up fully and wholeheartedly
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Honour your individual needs
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Support you in creating shifts that truly matter to you
Autism
Affirming
Exhausted trying to conform to everyone else's expectations?
On the outside, you might seem to have it all.
Friendly. Hardworking. Admirable.
But behind the smiles, something feels off - relationships are strained, work isn’t what it used to be.
Inside, you’re quietly struggling.
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Reconnect with yourself, gain clarity and move forward with confidence
Feel comfortable in your own skin
Try as you might, organising yourself, completing work, navigating friendships, peer pressure, loneliness, managing expectations... the challenges feel endless, and overwhelming. You find ways to cope but the strategies you're using can end up causing even more distress.
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Feeling distressed in an environment which doesn't allow you to flourish does not mean there's anything wrong with you.
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Empowerment comes from valuing and embracing who you are so we won't focus on deficits. You'll not be judged and criticised or told what to do either. I'll help you manage painful emotions and understand what's causing them.
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We'll look at the bigger picture to see what you can and can't control, and explore how others might assist you. We'll develop goals, build on your strengths and sharpen the tools you need to succeed.
Helping neurodivergent couples deepen understanding, celebrate their differences & reconnect
Navigate your relationship’s unique challenges - together
It’s natural for partners who experience life differently to encounter unique challenges. Together, we’ll explore these differences and how they affect you both individually and as a couple.
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By looking beneath the surface of your neurodivergent relationship, you’ll gain deeper insight into your partner’s needs and expectations. This process will help you appreciate each other’s strengths, understand each other’s challenges, and set clear boundaries that foster constructive communication and a more fulfilling connection.
Neil Burton
Psychologist
I specialise in therapy for neurodivergent minds
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Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages across Education, Mental Health, Disability and Private Practice. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the many ways people learn, adapt, and thrive.
We’ll work together to explore your concerns and challenges, while also recognising your unique abilities and perspectives. Through this process, I aim to help you build greater self-awareness, healing, confidence, and personal growth.​
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