Celebrating your uniqueness, your inner shine
Welcome
Are you an adult who has Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia ? Maybe you have had a recent diagnosis and are struggling to come to terms with it ? Maybe you’re a child, teenager struggling at school, or a parent of a neurodiverse child and feel overwhelmed with no support or help.
Hi, my name is Denise, i am a therapist who is passionate about supporting people of any age who have minds that work a little differently. I believe every mind is unique and beautiful and deserves to be celebrated. My neurodiverse knowledge is from both my own lived experience and also from a professional neurodiverse perspective.
My clients are mostly neurodiverse, i work with them in a very visual way, focusing on what’s important to them. My therapy sessions are welcoming, relaxed, confidential and safe, and always focused on you. Whether face to face in my beautiful warm and friendly room in Thorpe Bay , online or walking and talking by the sea, Im here to help you understand yourself, build confidence and find strategies that actually work for you.
Denise Gleed HDip
Professionally Qualified Counsellor
How shine counselling therapy has helped me
Neurodiverse Challenges
I have long suspected I may be on the autistic spectrum. I have been able to explore this with Denise in a way that doesn’t feel as though there’s something wrong with me and how I process the world, and she shows a good understanding and awareness of how I may process things differently than others.
Low self confidence
Therapy has made me see things differently and appreciate me as a person better than I used to feel about myself – it taught me that I need to try and put myself first and do what is better for me – I reflect on my therapy conversations and try to think before going back to how I was.
Anxiety and self doubt
Denise's expertise in the field of mental health is evident in every session. She has provided me with valuable insights and practical strategies to help me manage my anxieties. Her guidance has helped me to tap into my own strengths and experiences and take control of my mental health journey.