Emily's Story 

Growing up, I always knew I experienced the world differently. Socialising with people my own age felt confusing and exhausting, so I often withdrew into the safety of schoolwork, using busyness to quiet the anxiety I didn’t yet have words for. At 18, during the isolation of the Covid‑19 pandemic, I received an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Instead of support, I was sent a leaflet designed for parents of young children- nothing that spoke to my reality as an autistic young adult. So I turned to social media to understand myself. I created Life Behind a Mask and began connecting with others who had walked similar paths. What I found was a community full of people who had been handed a life‑changing diagnosis and then left without direction. It became clear that autistic people needed services created by someone who truly understood their experiences from the inside.

 

 

That realisation shaped the work I do now. After completing my training, I built this therapy service with the intention of offering the kind of support I wish I’d had. Over the past two years, I’ve worked with clients whose needs vary widely, and I genuinely enjoy adapting my practice to honour each person’s unique way of being. Sometimes therapy looks like watching videos, sharing music, or exploring special interests together; other times it means gently holding space for past trauma. I meet you exactly where you are and accommodate fluctuating needs without judgement. At 20, I was also diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which means I practise online rather than in person- but I continue to work closely with a supervisor who specialises in neurodivergent clients. My aim is simple: to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, accessible, and truly autistic‑affirming.

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If you would like to learn more about my story and practise, be sure to follow me on Instagram (see a glimpse of my feed below)!