Therapy For Neurodivergent Minds
The Space Between is a therapy space that is adapted to work alongside your mind, not against it. Based in Cornwall, working online, across the UK with early / late diagnosed, curious and self-identifying adults. A therapy shaped by lived experience of Autism and ADHD.
Therapy shaped around how your mind works
A therapy space shaped by lived experience
Hi I’m Michaela, a BABCP accredited Psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and EMDR. I’ve been working clinically since 2013 and started my neurodivergent journey after my first child was born. My work is shaped by both training and what it’s actually like to navigate a world that isn’t built for how some minds work. I was also born between two cultures, meaning that I also have a unique perspective of assimilating the intersectionality of cultural diversity and neurodiversity. I help adults and parents to heal from trauma, self-doubt and self-criticism with a blend of therapy that is tailored to your needs and supports the development of self-acceptance and self-belief.
The Space Between is for people who’ve spent years adapting, masking and pushing themselves through and are now feeling the weight of that. Therapy here is about making sense of those patterns and finding ways to move through life with a little more ease.
Prior to 2020, I had received no formal training on neurodivergent conditions despite completing undergraduate and post-graduate education in psychology and therapy. Since becoming a mother and learning about my own neurodivergence, I have hyper-focused and developed in-depth knowledge about neurodivergent presentations through self-directed study, CPD and working clinically with neurodivergent people and parents. I wanted to provide a space for others who are beginning to question or understand their own neurodivergence, with neuro-affirming support. People are more likely to experience shame, self-doubt, and trauma when they are neurodivergent, due to a difference in interaction style, sensory needs and differing functioning. I feel that the therapies that I offer are able to support a client in managing these difficulties through building self-compassion, processing trauma and finding ways to manage living in a world that’s not build for how some minds work.
These interests are in addition to my varied experience, creativity and passion for supporting clients with all aspects of mental health.
Though I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults, this is not a prerequisite. If my website speaks to you, feel free to get in touch.
Therapy that works with how your mind works
Neuro-affirming, not one-size-fits all
Your mind isn’t something to fix. We’ll look at what’s changeable, what isn’t and how to work with your brain rather than against it.
Understanding patterns, not just symptoms
We’ll explore the coping strategies and habits that once helped you get through, but may now be contributing to burnout or feeling stuck.
Support that's honest and human
This is a collaborative space. I’ll offer gentle challenge when it’s helpful, alongside compassion and practical support as you make sense of what’s going on.
How we can work together
Individual Therapy
One-to-one remote sessions focused on understanding your experiences, unpacking unhelpful patterns, and finding ways to navigate daily life with more steadiness and self-awaeness.
Beyond symptom management
We’ll explore the roots of your experiences where this is desired, your coping strategies and habits that once helped you get through, but may now be contributing to burnout or feeling stuck.
Personalised
You don’t have to make eye contact or force yourself to sit still. Come as you are and we will make sense of what’s no longer serving you together.
Kind words from my clients
