
Therapy for people who’ve spent too long feeling like they’re getting life wrong
Maybe you’re ADHD, autistic or AuDHD and exhausted from masking, struggling or wondering why apparently simple things can be so bloody difficult.
Maybe you grew up with a narcissistic, controlling or emotionally unavailable parent and you’re tired of people-pleasing, doubting yourself or never feeling good enough.
I’m Ali, a queer, neurodivergent counsellor and coach. I offer warm, down-to-earth therapy where you don’t have to pretend you’ve got your shit together.
In person in central London and online across the UK and internationally.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation
Common themes I support:
ADHD, autism & AuDHD
Maybe you’ve only recently realised you’re neurodivergent, or you’ve known for years but are still figuring out what that actually means for you.
We might work with masking, burnout, overwhelm, rejection sensitivity, big emotions, shame, relationships, or the baffling experience of being extremely capable at some things and completely floored by others.
Growing up with difficult parents
You might have grown up with a narcissistic, controlling, critical or emotionally unavailable parent – or you might have no idea what label fits, but know that something wasn’t right.
We can explore people-pleasing, perfectionism, guilt, shame, difficult boundaries, walking on eggshells, never feeling good enough, and learning to trust your own feelings and needs.
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
Your sexuality, gender or relationships don’t need explaining or defending here. I work with queer, trans and non-binary people, including people exploring identity, relationships and non-monogamy.
And sometimes being LGBTQ+ isn’t what you want therapy for at all. That’s absolutely fine too.
And all the other stuff that comes with being human
Anxiety, low mood, relationships, grief and loss, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, work, family, changing your relationship with alcohol or drugs, or simply knowing that something in your life needs to change.
You don’t have to work out which box you fit into before you contact me.
In-person therapy in Waterloo, London SE1, and online across the UK and internationally.
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 online.



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
© 2024 Ali Press Counselling and Coaching
ali@alipress.uk | +44 (0) 7704 439662


