Working with your strengths, resources and skills to achieve your goals
Achieving work, education and life goals can be difficult when systems are based upon neurotypical thinking and ways of doing and being. We support neurodivergent adults to identify and work with their strengths, through coaching and counselling.
Our coaching and counselling teams either have lived experience of neurodivergence or are allies to neurodivergent adults as well as clients for whom other factors may interact with the way they can be treated such as race and gender.
Coaching
We are neurodivergence specialists and all our coaches have senior-level business experience so can help you to navigate work and life in a way that feels authentic and right for you.
Sessions are based upon your goals and objectives and we work with you to reach these in steps that feel achievable and manageable for you.
We work online and by phone depending on your preference. You do not need a formal diagnosis and can be a self-paying client or seek funding from Access to Work or your employer.
“Neurodiversity coaching has changed my life. It helped me understand myself and to learn to work and live in a way that suits how I think and am. For once, I am able not to mask anymore and now have the courage to be seen by friends, family and colleagues as the person that I really am.”
Autistic/ADHD client with PTSD, depression and anxiety
Our counselling team understands the challenges that neurodivergence and other factors such as race and gender can bring in taking care of our mental health.
Our counsellors all work in an integrative way, online, to suit your situation, needs and preferences. You will not be told that as you are neurodivergent you must have Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) unless this is your preferred way of accessing therapeutic support.
Neurodivergence and other types of intersectionality are understood so that you can be who you really are in your counselling sessions with us.
Our team is experienced in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Counselling
“What makes us special is that we are person-centred and focus on helping you to develop a strong understanding of your strengths, resources and skills so that you can achieve your goals.”
Silja Turville, Acorn to Oak Education
Workplace support
We can help you access workplace accommodations including support workers and strategy coaching through the Access to Work scheme.
Our team can help you through the Access to Work application process and act as advocates with you in your workplace assessments and other discussions.
“Acorn to Oak has been excellent in supporting me with my Access to Work application. I would never have been able to get through the process without the help as it felt overwhelming.”
ADHD/autistic client
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