I’m Ali, a warm, empathic, neurodivergent counsellor and coach offering LGBTQ+ and neurodivergence affirming counselling.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, insured and BACP-registered, and offer sessions in person in central London, SE1 Waterloo area, and online.
My neuro-affirming approach is suitable for everyone, and you do not need to identify as neurodivergent to benefit.
Whether you do or don’t, whether you have a formal diagnosis or self-identify, and whether you have known years, days or hours, I offer compassionate, personalised support to work through what troubles you.
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Common themes I support
Neurodivergence affirming counselling isn’t just about the impacts of neurodivergence. It can be when needed, since neurodivergence impacts all parts of our lives, but as neurodivergent people we have loads of other stuff going on too (how could we not?!). My neuro-affirming approach means I tailor sessions to you individually, working in ways that affirm your full identity.
- Neurodivergence (impacts of ND on your identity, identity shifts, and dealing with life’s challenges as a neurodivergent person)
- Sexuality, gender identity and other LGBTQ+ related themes
- Non-monogamy, open relationships and polyamory
- Problematic drinking and drug use (including chemsex)
- Surviving narcisstic abuse
- Relationships (partners, friends, family, and colleagues)
- Life after separation and divorce; blended families
- Living with chronic illness
- People pleasing and boundaries
- Self-esteem and self-worth
- Self-acceptance and authenticity
- Unhealthy coping mechanisms
- Historical abuse
- Historical bereavement (people and pets)
- Shame, depression and anxiety
My location in Waterloo, SE1
If you would like face to face counselling in London, I offer sessions from a private, cosy location a 10-15 minute walk from either Waterloo and Elephant and Castle tube stations.
Whether you are looking for counselling, solution-oriented coaching, or help with a specific problem like substance abuse, it serves as a calm, peaceful oasis where you can speak freely and receive the exact help you need. My location is easily reached from surrounding areas such as Waterloo, Elephant and Castle, Borough, Southwark, Lambeth, Camden, Islington, the City of London and Westminster.
Online sessions are also available for those who don’t live in the London-area, can’t travel, or simply don’t want to do face-to-face counselling and feel more comfortable doing neurodivergence affirming counselling over Zoom.
Client waiting area and counselling room in Waterloo, SE1
My in-person sessions take place at the Flame Centre in SE1, London.
The Flame Centre, Unit 3D
The Chandlery
50 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7QY
Training and qualifications
- ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Disorder)
- Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Foundation Certificate in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counselling
- Diploma in Coaching and Positive Psychology
- Certificate in Alcohol-Free Performance Coaching
- Alcohol Assessment and Brief Intervention
- MA History of Art with Photography
- MSc Digital Education
- PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training
As a registered BACP member, I work within the BACP Ethical Framework
Neuro & LGBTQ+ affirming counselling & coaching
central London, SE1 & online
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ali@alipress.uk | +44 (0) 7704 439662