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Autism and How Therapy Can Help
Living as an Autistic Person
Everyone experiences the world in their own way — but if you often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you have to work harder just to keep up, you might be navigating life as an autistic person. At Hampstead Psychology, we offer evidence-based, autism-informed therapy to help you understand your mind, embrace your strengths, and build a life that feels authentic and sustainable.
Understanding Autism
Autism is a natural variation in how people think, feel, and experience the world. It can influence communication, social interaction, attention, and sensory processing — but it also brings unique strengths, such as deep focus, creativity, and honesty.
Being autistic doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. Many autistic people struggle not because of autism itself, but because the world isn’t always designed with their needs in mind. Therapy can help you reduce burnout, manage overwhelm, and find new ways to care for yourself and connect with others.
You might experience:
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Feeling different or “out of sync” with others
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Sensory sensitivity or overwhelm
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Fatigue or burnout from masking or trying to fit in
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Difficulty with organisation, time, or transitions
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Intense focus on specific interests or projects
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Feelings of shame or frustration about not meeting others’ expectations
Autism is not a flaw to be fixed — it’s a way of being that deserves understanding, respect, and support. Learning more about how your brain works can help you thrive with greater ease, confidence, and self-compassion.
See other related pages: ADHD, stress and burnout, and CFT.
Autism Therapy at Hampstead Psychology
At Hampstead Psychology, we understand that being autistic shapes how you think, feel, and experience the world. Autism brings both strengths and challenges — and therapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, reduce overwhelm, and build a life that works with your brain, not against it.
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Our approach is autism-informed, meaning we respect your way of communicating, processing, and connecting. We tailor each session to your needs, drawing on evidence-based therapies including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to explore unhelpful thinking patterns, manage anxiety or overwhelm, and develop practical coping tools.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to help you build self-acceptance, reduce masking and self-criticism, and live more fully in line with your values.
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – to nurture self-kindness, ease shame, and strengthen confidence in your autistic identity.
In Therapy, We’ll Help You:
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Understand how autism shapes your emotions, relationships, and daily life
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Develop strategies that fit your natural style and sensory needs
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Navigate masking, social fatigue, and autistic burnout
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Build self-acceptance and pride in your autistic identity
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Strengthen communication and self-advocacy skills
What to Expect
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Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly
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Available in-person across our London clinics or online
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Therapy is always collaborative, affirming, and paced to your comfort level
You don’t need to change who you are. Autism therapy is about understanding yourself more deeply — and finding ways to thrive in a world that often misunderstands you.
Take the First Step
You don’t have to face things alone. With the right support, you can feel more grounded, confident, and authentically yourself.
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📞 Contact us today to book a consultation or learn more about autism therapy at Hampstead Psychology.
Meet The Team
At Hampstead Psychology, all of our psychologists have extensive training to doctoral level and decades of experience in their field of expertise. You will be matched with a psychologist that has the knowledge and skill to help you understand and overcome your problem - not just in the short term but for good.
