Support for Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent Children
Because your wellbeing matters too.
You love your child deeply, but caring for a neurodivergent child can bring unique challenges. The demands of appointments, advocacy, planning, emotional support and daily caregiving can leave little space for your own wellbeing.
Over time, many parents and carers find themselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, burned out or disconnected from their own needs while focusing on the needs of others.
You may recognise some of these experiences...
- Stress and overwhelm
- Burnout and exhaustion
- Guilt for needing a break
- Anxiety about the future
- Relationship strain
- Feeling isolated or unsupported
- Difficulty in finding time for yourself
A Space for you
Therapy offers a space where your needs can take centre stage.
Together, we can explore difficult emotions, make sense of what you're experiencing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical ways of supporting your wellbeing.
There is no expectation to have all the answers or to cope perfectly. Therapy can provide a supportive, non-judgemental space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself.
Why this works for me
Alongside my psychotherapy training, I have a background in Special Education and spent many years working with children and young people with additional needs and their families.
This experience has given me an understanding of some of the unique pressures parents and carers can face. My aim is not to focus on changing your child, but to support your wellbeing as the person carrying so much responsibility.
Therapy offers a space where your experiences, emotions and needs matter too.
Supporting Families in the Community
Alongside my private practice, I recently delivered an online wellbeing presentation for Focus Surrey, supporting parents and carers of autistic children experiencing stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm.
The session explored the emotional demands many parents quietly carry while offering practical strategies to support wellbeing, self-care and emotional regulation.
Whether I'm working with individuals, couples or groups, my aim is always the same—to create a calm, compassionate space where people feel heard, understood and supported.
Parent & Carer FAQs
Q1: Is this therapy for me or my child?
This support is for you as the parent or carer. It offers space to focus on your own wellbeing, stress, emotions and needs.
Q2: Does my child need a diagnosis?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to seek support.
Q3: Can I come even if my child is not in therapy?
Yes. You can access support for yourself, regardless of whether your child is receiving therapy elsewhere.
Q4: What might we talk about?
We may explore stress, overwhelm, guilt, relationships, boundaries, burnout, uncertainty or the emotional impact of caring.
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What clients have said
"I can’t thank Allison enough for her guidance and support. Even during times when I felt lost or overwhelmed, she listened, encouraged, and helped me build confidence and clarity. It’s been a meaningful and unforgettable journey."
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Taking the next step
If this feels familiar, I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have and explore whether we feel like a good fit to work together.
After spending so much time looking after everyone else, it can feel strange to focus on yourself. That's exactly what this consultation is for. The consultation is simply a chance to talk, with no pressure or obligation.
You don't have to carry everything alone.
Your wellbeing matters too.
For so long, you've been putting everyone else first.
Now it's time to create a little space for you.