Neurodiversity counselling in Auckland
COUNSELLING IN AUCKLAND
Embracing Neuroextra
Therapy for Neurodivergent Teenagers, Adults, Couples & Families
Neurodiversity curious?
Maybe you’ve received an ADHD or Autism diagnosis and are wondering, “What does this mean for me?”
Perhaps you’ve noticed traits in yourself or a loved one and feel curious about how they might be shaping your life and relationships.
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Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about offering a safe, supportive space where you can gently explore who you are, what’s been getting in the way, and how you’d like to move forward.
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Here, your 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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When you step into this space, I promise to:
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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
Executive functioning
Exhausted trying to conform to everyone else's expectations?
On the outside it might seem like you've got it together.
People could even describe you as friendly, hard-working, admirable.
Maybe you've noticed relationships suffering or work performance declining.
On the inside you're struggling.​​​
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Live up to your own expectations with clarity and confidence.
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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.
Therapy for neurodivergent couples who want to argue less, understand each other and reconnect
Navigating differences in your relationship
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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