Neurodiversity
Sarsha works from a neuroaffirming perspective: ADHD and autism are neurotypes, a brain that works differently, not a brain that needs fixing.
People who find their way to therapy with neurodivergence have often spent many years noticing that they feel different from others. That might mean being easily overwhelmed, having large emotional fluctuations, or spending a lot of energy trying to fit in. By this point, many have become skilled at adapting to their surroundings. Sometimes that comes at the expense of their wellbeing, and of being able to be and trust themselves, and celebrate that.
You may self-identify, have a formal diagnosis, or you may be uncertain. All are welcome here.
Assessment and therapy
Assessment and therapy are two distinct services. Formal assessments aren't offered here.
Sarsha's practice focuses on therapy. Neurodivergent brains come with great strengths, but often great challenges. The work here can involve understanding the challenges, and both harnessing and celebrating the strengths: finding strategies that work with the way your brain likes to operate, and building a world that allows you to live authentically and thrive. Therapy can help whether or not you pursue a diagnosis.
What therapy here focuses on
Therapy might involve working with:
- The stress, anxiety and low mood that so often travel alongside ADHD, autism and AuDHD
- Executive functioning: time management, procrastination, follow-through
- Emotion regulation: managing the experience of big emotions
- Burnout and the exhaustion that comes from years of overcompensating or masking
- Accessibility supports: at work, at study, and in daily life
- Dropping external pressures and connecting with your authentic self
- Parenting: whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, are neurodivergent yourself, or both
- Challenges with study
- Challenges with relationships
- Processing experiences that have affected your self-esteem
Further information
Beyond this practice, these independent national bodies and resources are good places to explore.
Talk to Sarsha
If any of this resonates, you're welcome to get in touch, in person in Fremantle, or by telehealth from Perth or anywhere in Australia.
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