Welcome
Sarah Lyst The AuDHD Therapist
BSc, MBACP
Specialist Online Therapy for Autistic People and ADHD'ers.
Welcome
As an AuDHD'er myself, I am passionate about working with other neurodivergent people. I have seen what a difference it can make to people to talk to a therapist who understands what being autistic, ADHD or both is like. I have seen what a difference it makes to be able to explore people's lives through a neurodivergent lens and have all that that entails deeply understood.
For many newly diagnosed or self-identifying individuals, it can be overwhelming to take in all the information that is currently available, especially on social media. I can help to make that exploration a bit smoother and less overwhelming. There may also be a lot to process in terms of what this means for you, how you now think about various points in your life and what it may mean for you going forward.
For those who have known for a while, it can save a lot of time and money talking to someone who understands neurodivergence with lived experience, so you don't have to spend time explaining it all and instead, can just talk about your life, know that I will understand it through a neurodivergent lens and be able to help you explore it with that knowledge.
Of course, it is not just autism and ADHD that come under the neurodiversity umbrella. I have worked with or have experience with dyspraxia, dyslexia dyscalculia, bipolar disorder and PTSD/CPTSD. Many people will have multiple neurodivergent conditions. Being neurodiversity affirming is more than just having an awareness that neurodivergent people exist, it's about recognising that neurodiversity is not necessarily a superpower or a problem to be 'fixed', but a natural part of diversity that we see in the rest of nature.
I fully understand that it can be anxiety-provoking talking to someone you've never met, I know it was for me the first time I did it. It’s even harder if you’re neurodivergent and have social anxiety or different communication needs to neurotypical people. That's why I offer a free session of up to 30 minutes online which allows you to ask me any questions you might have, gives you a sense of what it might be like to work together and then we can decide to move forward if we’re both in agreement. I am keen to make therapy accessible for autistic people and Adhd'ers. That may involve doing things slightly differently. It may mean having fortnightly sessions, having cameras off, having shorter meeting times and other variations that may help. If this sounds like it might work for you then please do get in touch with me and we can discuss finding a way to make therapy accessible for you.
I work at whatever pace you feel comfortable with, so whether you’re looking for short or long term therapy, we can work together to achieve what it is you need.
There’s more detailed information in my About section.