I’m an autistic psychotherapist.  I have completed levels 1 and 2 IFS trainings.  My level 1 was in 2020 with Osnat Arbel and Chris Burris; level 2 was in 2021 with Frank Anderson.  In 2021 I also participated in a year long intensive training programme with Deb Dana (polyvagal theory in therapy).  I then completed a 2 year training course in Interpersonal neuroscience and Inner Community work with Bonnie Badenoch via PCPSI (2022-24).  I’ve also taken some live trainings with Janina Fisher...

The word “autism” was coined in 1912 by Paul Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist. “Auto” as a prefix comes from the Greek word “autos” which...

I wonder if you would ever consider attending therapy with an autistic therapist. And, if you were to consider it, what might be your...