MARK HAMILTON
COUNSELLING
BA (Hons), Dip. Couns, MBACP
Welcome
Specialising in therapy for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults with conditions, such as ADHD and autism.
You may have spent years feeling like an outsider, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to ‘fit in' – only to discover later in life that you are neurodivergent, whether it’s
a formal diagnosis or self-identified.
A late diagnosis or self-identification can bring relief, but it can also stir up grief, anger, confusion and questions about identity, relationships, and work. You might be going through a process of 'unmasking’, trying to discover what or who is at the core of you, or why things that seem easy for others around you have always felt so hard.
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If this resonates with you, please get in touch – you can use the contact form below, call, text or email. We can then arrange an initial telephone call to discuss your issues further and book a session should you want.
Whether you choose in-person, video or telephone sessions, you'll be welcomed in to a warm, strictly confidential, judgement-free zone. Face-to-face sessions are held in my lovely garden room at my home, so please do contact me to book a session in Oundle, which is within easy reach of Peterborough and Stamford.​​
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I have a long-standing diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, and a more recent dual one of ADHD and autism (AuDHD).
And that lived experience offers me invaluable insight into my work with neurodivergent clients, though I am very aware that people have very different experiences of neurodivergence. I also work with many other difficulties, such as trauma-related issues, addiction and substance misuse.
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Depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviours, phobias and life-events, such as divorce, relationships, losing a friend or relative, redundancy and ill-health are among a raft of challenges in life that therapy can help with.
Should you want, another member of the team – namely Sam, my beautiful, gentle, rescue dog – can join us in the garden office. So, give me a call, drop me an email or use the contact form at the bottom of the page to arrange an initial, free, no-obligation call to discuss how I might be able to help.​
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My dog Sam is always on hand to offer support
Services
I offer a range of therapeutic approaches to assist clients with various issues and difficulties in life, such as:​​​
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Neurodiversity
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ADHD
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Bipolar affective disorder
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Autistic spectrum disorder
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Trauma
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Addiction
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PTSD
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Historical childhood trauma
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Stress
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Work related issues
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Low self-esteem
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Relationship issues
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Bereavement
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My approach
AS AN INTEGRATIVE counsellor, I have what might be described as a therapeutic 'toolbox', which I can draw on to create a way of working that suits you, as a unique individual, and addresses your concerns and issues.
As the client, you are at the centre of the therapy, so you're always in the driving seat. Should we take a wrong turn, we'll work together to get us back on the right track. It's not my job to advise or tell you what to do, but help you navigate the choppy waters life throws at all of us.
I passionately believe we all have an innate drive to be all we can be, so we'll work towards reigniting that motivation to be the best you, you can be.
My practice is also very much informed by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which is based on the idea we should not seek to hide our wounds and imperfections, but rather we should celebrate them as part of our self and as a new you that might be even better than what has gone before.