Neurodiversity-Affirming Counsellor Training
We are committed to equipping counsellors with the knowledge and skills needed to support neurodivergent individuals effectively.
Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ Training for Counsellors
Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ (NAT) training is designed for counsellors who want to develop a neurodiversity-affirming approach to working with neurodivergent clients. This training focuses on understanding neurodivergence through a contextual and relational lens, and on adapting clinical practice to better support autistic adults, adults with ADHD, OCD, and/or Bipolar, and people experiencing other forms of neurodivergence.
Includes
Level 1 Neurodiversity Aware Therapy Training
- Build foundational knowledge about neurodiversity and its impact on therapy
- Learn safe, effective therapeutic approaches for working with neurodivergent clients
- Understand the #1 best way to support neurodivergent individuals of all kinds
- Feel supported with insights into the history of neurodivergence and why its important to your clients
Improve your confidence in working with neurodivergent clients
Who this training is for
This training is intended for:
What the training covers
Training introduces the foundations of Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™, including:
Approach
Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ is not a single technique, but a framework that informs how therapy is understood and practiced. It emphasizes:
Training Structure
Training is offered at an introductory level (Level 1), providing a foundation for understanding and beginning to apply Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ principles in practice. Additional levels build on this foundation and support deeper integration.
Outcomes for practitioners
After completing training, practitioners are better able to:
Important note
Completion of introductory training does not imply full certification in Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™. Practitioners are responsible for their own clinical work and ongoing development.
If you are interested in Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ training, please get in touch for more information about upcoming training opportunities.
This training is intended for:
- registered counsellors and therapists
- counselling interns and practicum students
- practitioners working with neurodivergent clients
- clinicians seeking a neurodiversity-affirming framework
- Other helping professionals working with neurodivergent people
What the training covers
Training introduces the foundations of Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™, including:
- understanding neurodivergence beyond deficit-based models
- masking, burnout, and environmental mismatch
- identity, meaning-making, and relational dynamics
- adapting therapeutic approaches to neurodivergent needs
- supporting clients without reinforcing harmful norms
Approach
Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ is not a single technique, but a framework that informs how therapy is understood and practiced. It emphasizes:
- respect for neurodivergent identity
- contextual and environmental understanding
- flexibility in therapeutic process
- alignment between client experience and therapeutic approach
Training Structure
Training is offered at an introductory level (Level 1), providing a foundation for understanding and beginning to apply Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ principles in practice. Additional levels build on this foundation and support deeper integration.
Outcomes for practitioners
After completing training, practitioners are better able to:
- understand neurodivergent client experiences more accurately
- adapt therapy to reduce masking and burnout
- build stronger therapeutic relationships
- apply neurodiversity-affirming principles in clinical work
Important note
Completion of introductory training does not imply full certification in Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™. Practitioners are responsible for their own clinical work and ongoing development.
If you are interested in Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ training, please get in touch for more information about upcoming training opportunities.
