Autism therapists in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Find experienced Autism therapists in Holywood, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom who provide Autism testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Autism
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
Autism, like ADHD and dyslexia, rarely arrives alone, and in adult women it's often missed entirely, masked for years behind coping strategies that looked, from the outside, like just being sensitive or shy or perfectionistic. If you're recognising pieces of yourself here, formally diagnosed or not, my practice is neurodivergent-affirming: we don't start from what needs fixing, we start from how your mind actually works, and build from there.
23 Years Experience
Online in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Autism
Samantha Coleman
Therapist, MBACP Prof Dip
Autism can shape how you experience emotions, relationships, communication, sensory overwhelm, routine, change, and the world around you. Many autistic people spend years feeling misunderstood, masking, pushing themselves too hard, or wondering why life seems more difficult for them than it does for other people. I also have personal experience of autism and PDA traits, so I understand how difficult it can be to live with chronic overwhelm, burnout, sensitivity, shame, or feeling constantly misunderstood. My approach is affirming, thoughtful, and tailored to the individual. I work with you to understand yourself more deeply, embrace your differences rather than fight them, and build a life that feels more manageable, authentic, and sustainable. A diagnosis can sometimes bring enormous relief and help things finally make sense. At the same time, I do not believe people should feel boxed in by labels or start to see themselves only through the lens of a diagnosis. What matters most is helping you feel understood, validated, empowered, and more able to work with who you are rather than against yourself.
13 Years Experience
Online in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Autism
Samira Gholami
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Autism is experienced differently by everyone, and finding support that genuinely understands your individual needs can make a meaningful difference. Whether you or your child are navigating sensory sensitivities, communication differences, emotional regulation challenges, social relationships, or difficulty adjusting to change, you deserve a supportive environment where your experiences are understood and respected.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), I bring extensive experience supporting autistic children and individuals with diverse developmental and behavioural needs. My background includes working as a Behaviour Interventionist, providing individualized support in educational settings, and collaborating with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the importance of recognizing individual strengths, adapting support strategies, and respecting different ways of experiencing the world.
My counselling approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Rather than viewing autism as something that needs to be corrected, I focus on understanding each person's unique experiences, challenges, and goals. Together, we can explore emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, communication, self-advocacy, and strategies for navigating everyday situations with greater confidence.
I also recognize the important role that family relationships, cultural expectations, and support systems can play in an autistic person's well-being. Whether you're seeking counselling for yourself or support for your child, my goal is to create a collaborative space where individual differences are respected and meaningful growth can occur.
I offer affordable counselling in English and Farsi and would welcome the opportunity to help you or your loved one build confidence, strengthen connections, and feel supported in navigating life's challenges.
8 Years Experience
Online in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Autism
Therapy with Ben
Counsellor/Therapist, MBACP
I have particular knowledge and experience of working with autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people, including those who identify with the older term Asperger’s. I offer an accepting, non-judgemental space to explore areas such as identity, relationships, masking, overwhelm and emotional wellbeing, while recognising that every autistic person’s experience is different.
3 Years Experience
Online in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Autism
Sheelagh Brown
Psychologist, Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Executive Coach
Working with high functioning autism, having specialised working in businesses. Be the exceptional person you are, comfortably.
24 Years Experience
Online in Holywood, Northern Ireland
Autism therapists in Holywood, Northern Ireland Statistics
Autism therapists in Holywood, Northern Ireland average 16 years of experience and charge around ¤140 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (61%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤140
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
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| 22% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Integrative Therapy |
| 61% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 61% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Black / African American |
| 35% | Asian |