Support for autistic, ADHD & late‑identified ND women in midlife ~ Online UK

When you realise you may be autistic, ADHD or AuDHD, everything suddenly makes sense...yet nothing makes sense at all. You may be finding this midlife shift overwhelming, confusing and strangely relieving all at once. You may be exhausted from years of coping, unsure how to move forward, or struggling to understand why everything feels harder now.

Together we make sense of what’s happening in your mind and body. We explore your sensory needs, burnout patterns, emotional intensity, nervous system and identity - helping you feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and more able to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to who you are.

Navigating Life Therapy is a neuro-affirming practice, supporting midlife women navigating late-identified neurodivergence, burnout, and peri-menopause-related unmasking. Therapy is always collaborative, paced carefully, and responsive to your nervous system.

While neurodivergence may be part of your story, it isn’t the whole story, and therapy with me doesn’t have to focus on it unless you want it to. Many of the women I work with come because they’re navigating big emotional or life transitions:
relationships shifting, identity changes, parenting pressures, grief, self-worth, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace and demands of midlife. Your neurodivergence is always honoured and understood, but our work is centred on you; your life, your needs, your values, and what feels supportive right now.

Alongside therapy, I offer Navigating Midlife ND Support - a four week programme that helps us understand how your neurodivergence shows up in daily life. We explore themes such as sensory overload, masking, burnout, emotional intensity, or energy limits. An optional follow up session is also available, or you are welcome to continue into deeper therapy with me if you feel it would be beneficial.

Online therapy for autistic, ADHD & late‑identified women in midlife

Working with me

My approach is warm, relational and unhurried. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out - you can come exactly as you are. You don’t have to hold everything together here. You’re not failing; you’re changing, and we make sense of that together. I support autistic, ADHD and AuDHD women in midlife, including those who are late‑identified, burnt out or navigating the impact of peri‑menopause on their neurodivergence. I understand how years of masking, coping and pushing through can take a toll, and how disorientating it can feel when everything that once “worked” suddenly doesn’t. My lived experience informs my work, but doesn’t lead it. I bring a grounded understanding of the sensory, emotional and relational challenges many ND women face, alongside the professional training to support you with clarity, steadiness and respect. While neurodivergence may be part of your story, it isn’t the whole story, and therapy with me doesn’t have to focus on it unless you want it to. Many of the women I work with come because they’re navigating big emotional or life transitions: relationships shifting, burnout, identity changes, parenting pressures, grief, self-worth, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace and demands of midlife. Your neurodivergence is always honoured and understood, but our work is centred on you; your life, your needs, your values, and what feels supportive right now. Online sessions take place over Teams. You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a

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Fees

20 - 30 minute intro call / Teams meeting: Free Online Sessions: Weekly: Daytime (before 5pm) 50min: £65 Evening (after 5pm) 50min: £70 Fortnightly: Daytime (before 5pm) 60min: £75 Evening (after 5pm) 60min: £80 Payment is by bank transfer, and is due 48 hours before the session.

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The benefits of online therapy

Online sessions can be especially supportive if you’re navigating: sensory sensitivities, peri‑menopause fatigue, burnout or overwhelm, parenting demands, limited time or energy Online therapy allows you to: * avoid travel, waiting rooms and sensory unpredictability * regulate your environment (lighting, temperature, movement, comfort) * manage energy more easily * access therapy from anywhere in the UK * feel safe in your own space For many midlife ND women, online work reduces pressure and increases emotional capacity.

Navigating Midlife Neurodivergence Support

If you’re feeling lost or unsure where to begin with therapy or your own neurodivergence, I also offer the Navigating Midlife ND Support package. This is a four week programme that explores neurodivergent life, such as understanding your ND profile, sensory & nervous system regulation, executive function, relationships and boundaries. Many people find this gives them language, grounding and clarity that make the deeper parts of therapy feel more accessible. The sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly, are 60mins each and the four week package costs £360 (paid before sessions begin - payment can be made in 2 instalments if required).

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Availability

I currently have space for new online clients on Wednesdays and Fridays. You’re welcome to book a free introductory call. Online sessions are weekly or fortnightly and take place online via Teams. I work the following hours: Tues: 4pm - 8.30pm Wed: 10am - 3.30pm Thur: 4pm - 8.30pm Fri: 10am - 3.30pm If you’d like to check availability or ask any questions, please get in touch.

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What is neuro-affirming therapy?

Neuro-affirming therapy recognises autism, ADHD and AuDHD as natural differences in how people experience and process the world. The focus is on self-understanding, regulation and reducing shame, not changing who you are.

Who do you typically work with?

I mainly work with women who are late identified neurodivergent - autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or exploring whether they might be. I also work with people supporting someone who is neurodivergent.

Together, we work to help you understand your neurodivergence better and how may impact:

Relationship challenges and transitions
Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
Family ruptures and role confusion
Confidence, boundaries, and self-esteem
Grief, loss, and invisible milestones
Identity questions and recalibration
Work-life balance and career dissatisfaction

How do I know if therapy is right for me, and if you are the right therapist?

Therapy can be helpful if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, confused about your neurodivergence, or simply wanting a space where you can be fully yourself. Many neurodivergent adults find therapy supportive when they’re trying to understand long‑held patterns, soften masking, or build a life that feels more aligned with their nervous system.

Whether I’m the right therapist for you depends on how my way of working lands with you. My approach is gentle, steady, and collaborative, with a focus on understanding your ND experience at a pace that feels safe. Some people appreciate the calm structure of the foundations at the beginning; others prefer a more open start. Our introductory call is a relaxed space to get a feel for each other and see whether my style feels supportive for you.

What are your fees?

Weekly:
Daytime (before 5pm) 50min: £65
Evening (after 5pm) 50min: £70

Fortnightly:
Daytime (before 5pm) 60min: £75
Evening (after 5pm) 60min: £80

Payment is by bank transfer, and is due 48 hours before the session.

Weekly or fortnightly sessions?

Therapy works best when it feels spacious and sustainable. I have found, through experience, that many ND clients find fortnightly sessions particularly effective:

more time to process - can be less overwhelming
breathing room to reflect, notice changes or integrate insights between sessions
you can fit therapy in more easily around other commitments - navigate life between sessions
can be more affordable

Fortnightly therapy offers a gentle rhythm: enough continuity to build momentum, with time to process and apply what emerges. It’s especially helpful if you’re juggling work, caregiving, or emotional fatigue.

However, I am happy to provide weekly sessions if you feel these would work better for you. Weekly sessions are 50mins, while Fortnightly sessions are a longer 60mins to give us time to settle in after the longer break.

Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?

I have some evening appointments (Tues & Thur), from 5pm - 8pm.
These are charged at £70 for 50min weekly sessions, and £80 for 60min fortnightly sessions.
My office is closed Sat - Mon.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Online therapy works a lot like in-person therapy and is just as effective - and for many, it offers greater ease and flexibility.

Sessions take place via a secure video platform, allowing you to access therapy from your own space, without commute time.

You’ll receive a private link before each session; all you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet, confidential space to speak freely.

For ND clients online therapy can be particularly helpful:

avoids travel and waiting rooms
reduces sensory overload
regulate your environment - comfort and privacy
easier energy management - flexible scheduling
access to therapy nationally
the same deep, reflective work as in-person sessions

You can join from home (anywhere in the UK), and we’ll use the session to talk through what’s going on, build coping tools, and work toward your goals - especially with neurodivergent needs in mind (Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD).

Sessions are sensory-aware and paced for your comfort, focusing on self-understanding and regulation rather than changing neurodivergent traits.

What might therapy look like & how long will it take?

What might therapy look like?
When you get in touch, I offer a free 20–30 minute phone call or Teams meeting to explore what’s bringing you to therapy and whether we feel like a good fit. I may ask for relevant background information, and your hopes for our work together. You'll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for my approach.

As therapy unfolds through regular weekly or fortnightly sessions, we might talk, reflect, or use creative tools to explore your patterns, boundaries, and sense of self.

As your awareness grows and you begin to implement new insights, we’ll adapt how we work together.

How long will therapy take?
This varies widely depending on your goals and circumstances. I usually suggest we start with 4 - 8 sessions and review it from there. Some people find the clarity and tools they need in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Together, we'll regularly assess your progress and discuss what timeline makes sense for your needs.

When it's time to end therapy, it can be helpful to dedicate one final session together so that we can reflect and bring our work together to a thoughtful close.

Is what I share confidential?

Absolutely. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of effective therapy.

There are a few exceptions to this which I will talk through with you in our initial consultation.

How do I get started?

Simply use the 'Book A Free Call' form at the bottom of the page or email me at navigatinglifetherapy@pm.me to book your free initial consultation.

During this brief chat (20 - 30 min), we'll discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and determine next steps.

I will respond within 48 hours of your request, so if you have not heard from me within that time please check your junk/spam folders in case my reply has dropped into there.

What happens in the intro call?

The purpose of the introduction call is to find out what issues you are keen to work on and to explain a little of how I work.

I will ask some questions about your challenges and how they are impacting you across your life - home, work, relationships, sleep etc. I will take some contact info and make some notes (which are destroyed if we do not go on to work together).

If I think at the end of the call that I can support you, I’ll share that with you and we can discuss how it would work. But, if I feel that I am not the best person to help you I’ll tell you and if I know someone who could help, I’ll point you in their direction instead.

Sarah is fantastic at listening in a non-judgemental way...she has really helped me in a short space of time and would recommend her to anyone who does not know where to get started with therapy.

Thank you so much Sarah. You have really helped me know myself better and given me many tools to move forward positively.

Sarah is so easy to speak to. She really makes me feel heard and understood and provides practical support whilst not putting pressure on me to do anything I’m not comfortable with.

I aim to respond within 48 hours of your request, so if you have not heard from me within that time please check your junk/spam folders in case my reply has dropped into there.

ONLINE THERAPY Working Days: Tues & Thur 4pm - 8.30pm Wed & Fri 10am - 3.30pm