FAQs
What is neurodivergent-affirming counselling and how does it help?
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Neurodivergent-affirming counselling is a validating, non-pathologising approach to therapy designed for autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and otherwise neurodivergent adults. Rather than trying to 'fix' or mask neurodivergent traits, therapy at Orange Valley Counselling focuses on understanding your unique neurological profile, unlearning harmful coping mechanisms, managing burnout, and building self-compassion. Sessions are tailored to how your brain works, whether you prefer structured cognitive strategies, open-ended exploration, or sensory-friendly communication.
What is religious trauma therapy and what does recovery look like?
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Religious trauma (often stemming from high-control religious groups, fundamentalism, or spiritual abuse) can leave lasting impacts on your identity, self-worth, emotional regulation, and relationships. Religious trauma counselling provides a safe, confidential space to unpack faith deconstruction, process grief and anger, heal from spiritual abuse, and rebuild your own values and sense of self at your own pace, free of judgment.
Do you offer both in-person counselling in Glasgow and online therapy across the UK?
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Yes. Orange Valley Counselling & Psychotherapy offers in-person sessions from a comfortable, confidential practice space in Glasgow, as well as secure online video counselling for clients anywhere in the United Kingdom.
What does it mean to be an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist?
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Being LGBTQIA+ affirming means that your identity is celebrated, validated, and understood as a natural, healthy part of who you are. You will never have to educate your therapist on queer terminology, gender diversity, non-monogamy, or minority stress. Therapy provides a dedicated space to explore your mental health, relationships, transition journey, or intersectional identities without heteronormative or cisnormative assumptions.