About my ND led services
Welcome. I am a London based art psychotherapist and mentor. I primarily see clients online. My services address the access barriers that so often fail autistic people and the many neurodivergent individuals who encounter barriers to quality mental health support and access to therapies, mentoring and support.
I advocate for radical changes in the way we approach neurodivergent access in pedagogy, higher education, mental health services and therapy, and access in the arts.
The work I do with individuals is non behaviour based, person centred and I use methodologies and methods that respect human rights and sensory preferences of individuals that are non trauma inducing.
I am a frequent writer and advocate for social justice, autistic/neurodivergent access and disability rights.
Original art “Being Human” by Elinor Rowlands
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A warmest welcome to all visitors to my practitioner page
I warmly welcome you to my practitioner page. For mentoring please scroll to the bottom of this page.
These are ND (neurodivergent) led therapy and mentoring services which means I strive to be an inviting, and inclusive space for individuals who are struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life. I usually see clients online because my therapy space is going to be rebuilt.
I work integratively, which means I work with you and tailor fit our therapy to you and what you best need. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist who works with all clients regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, or disability.
I aim to support you to reduce your immediate anxiety and crisis and together we shall create an environment where you feel relaxed enough to explore and develop your strengths, your skills, your resilience and coping mechanisms to continue your life journey. I am available for short term and long term therapy and/or mentoring sessions.
We can also use art materials when words are too difficult to express, and look at the images as a means of expression.
Therapy is about understanding and supporting the person.
About you
You do not need to have a formal diagnosis of autism or ADD/ADHD to access these services. Nor do you have to be neurodivergent or identify as such.
You might not conform to a specific gender and you might not have the words to describe your identity.
You might or might not be a parent but the stress of trying for a baby or having a child is taking its toll. You might want support with identifying your true self.
You might feel lost, confused, excluded and might be in need of some guidance or simply a kind and listening ear.
You might experience barriers at work and be looking for an employment coach/mentor.
You might be an art psychotherapist trainee seeking a neurodivergent art psychotherapist to have weekly therapy with.
In our sessions it’s important you experience autonomy, respect and support.
What to expect
The important thing is you feel relaxed and supported in sessions.
People come to see me for all sorts of reasons:
Sometimes it’s for mentoring or coaching in employment (sometimes paid for by Access to Work)
Other times it’s for mentoring in the arts or specific to their practice and studies
Sometimes it’s for therapy and when talking therapy can sometimes feel too difficult or traumatising, so instead we use art materials.
Why do I work with different hats on?
Due to my neurodivergence, as a pattern finder, I am a whizz at identifying barriers, creating and applying strategies to support you to access funding applications, energy conservation support, time-tabling and organisation. I have been supporting university students across many different subjects and areas for 15 years and I have been approached by autistic/ADHD artists and creatives for support with their own practice and employment in the arts.
As a neurodivergent artist, I experience similar barriers so can offer insight and support in identifying your barriers - once you identify what your barriers are this can sometimes be the first step to access in the arts or employment etc.
For mentoring please click here.
Please read my cancellation policy here.
Fees
Sessions cost £80 for 50mins online only.
Couple Therapy (or family therapy 2 persons maximum)
£100 for online only (£120 if paid for by an organisation) for 50mins
or £125 for 1 hour and 30mins.
Family Therapy (3-4 persons maximum) £130-£150 (Sliding scale)
Recommended: 1 hour 15 mins.
If you want 50mins only the cost is £125.
Reduced sessions for individual therapy are on a sliding scale charged at £60 - £70 for online sessions only. These are decided together in sessions. Offered to low income (under £15k), trainees (who are also low income), unemployed, and/or on benefits.
(Due to inflation I have had to put up my prices to reflect the current situation we are living in, here in London, UK.)
I am not able to offer cheaper sessions than the above fees due to my own costs. Thank you for your understanding.
Access to Work packages are available.
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About the Practitioner,
Elinor Rowlands MA FRSA
(Currently studying a PhD)
I am a neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, verbal dyslexic and dyspraxic) art psychotherapist, employment coach, Specialist mentor, Arts Mentor, Study skills tutor and Access Consultant (helping artists with simpler funding and employment applications).
You do not need to be an artist to access my services. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and I have worked as an employment coach since 2002, Specialist Mentor and Art psychotherapist since 2010 and an academic/study skills tutor since 2002.
As an access consultant and practitioner, I want to ensure my services are as accessible as possible so you can experience therapy with me over text, chat, verbally or through painting and mark making. I am an anti-ableist psychotherapist, mentor and practitioner.
I look forward to working with you!