About Me – A Neurodiversity-
Affirming Counsellor in Chorley, Lancashire

Hello I'm Ruth

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I’m a qualified and experienced BACP accredited counsellor in Chorley, Lancashire, and the founder of Amethyst Counselling. I also bring lived experience of neurodiversity to my work.

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I offer warm, non-judgemental counselling in Chorley and online across the UK, creating a safe space where you can explore whatever is going on for you at your own pace. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, which means I work from the belief that every mind is unique — not broken or wrong, simply different.

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I support adults with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, trauma, burnout, bereavement, low self-esteem, identity issues, and overwhelm. My aim is to help you feel more understood, reconnect with your strengths, and find a greater sense of steadiness.

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My approach

My work is rooted in person-centred counselling, which means you are at the heart of every session. I will listen with care, help you make sense of what’s happening, and offer gentle guidance and supportive strategies where helpful.

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Depending on your needs, I may draw on:

• mindfulness and grounding techniques

• compassion-focused approaches

• psychoeducation around stress, trauma, and neurodiversity

• creative or reflective exercises, where helpful

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

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Each session is tailored to you — your pace, your needs, and your way of experiencing the world.

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Neurodiversity-affirming counselling

I have a particular interest in offering neurodiversity-affirming counselling for adults, including people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory sensitivities, and those who are exploring their neurotype later in life. This is something I also have lived experience of myself.

I understand that traditional therapy does not always feel like the right fit for everyone, so I adapt how I work to suit you — from communication preferences to sensory comfort — to help you feel safe, understood, and respected.

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If you have often felt misunderstood, “too much,” or “not enough,” I aim to offer a space that feels different: somewhere you can feel more able to be yourself.

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My experience and training

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working within their ethical framework.

My experience includes supporting people with:

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• anxiety and stress

• trauma recovery

• bereavement and loss

• self-esteem and identity difficulties

• life transitions and burnout

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Ongoing professional development is important to me, and I regularly undertake training in trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice so that my work remains current, thoughtful, and inclusive.

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A little about me

Outside of counselling, I value quiet time in nature, creative projects, and mindfulness practice. I like to bring that same grounded, compassionate energy into my work with clients.

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Counselling in Chorley and online

I offer in-person counselling in Chorley (PR6), Lancashire, as well as online counselling throughout the UK.

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If you’d like to know more or arrange an introductory chat, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’d be glad to hear from you, there is no pressure, just a chance to answer any questions you may have.

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📞 07834 720148
✉️ ruth@amethystcounselling.co.uk