Find an Autism Therapist in Brighton & Hove

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex brain disorders and presentations and its a so called spectrum disorder which means that the experiences vary widely. Often people with ASD describe that living in a neurotypical world can be very challenging. Research shows that a lot of people with Autism of all ages struggle with their mental health. Different forms of anxiety or other mental health challenges might play a part in the lives of people with autism. People with autism may have trouble developing language skills (or remain non verbal), exhibit repetitive behaviour’s, and might appear uninterested in the world around them. People with autism may have trouble recognising social cues like facial expressions, which makes it difficult to interpret what others are feeling or thinking and engage in things like ‘small talk’. Masking might make a person with Autism feel exhausted and/or confused about their identity. Stimming might get misunderstood by others.

Without support, ASD can affect people’s relationships, education, work life and self esteem. With the right support, a lot of people with ASD experience helpful differences. Talking with a mental health professional can provide help for people with ASD in managing feelings like loneliness and frustration and start building self-esteem. Family members or friends of people with ASD can also benefit from therapy to receive support and help them develop more helpful ways of coping.