Neurodiversity Relationship Clinic
Our Specialist Therapists
Our Neurodiversity (ND) Relationship Clinic is an exciting collaboration of specialist Couples Therapists.
We specialise in working with neurodiversity – its brilliance and its difficulties. We move couples from resentment, misunderstanding and frustration to a place of greater understanding and connection.
We offer Coaching Packages for:
Increasingly our clients are receiving dual diagnoses of ADHD and AS. We can tailor our coaching packages for your specific needs
Meet our specialist ND Relationship Therapists.
ADHD in relationships
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly recognised neurological condition. It can show up as inattentiveness, impulsiveness and an inability to cope with life.
ADHD impacts both partners. The couple’s relationship is affected by difficulties with communication, managing emotional regulation, and compromised executive function.
Autism in relationships
AS impacts couples communication. For help to be effective, there needs to be a deep understanding of how AS traits impact a couple.
I’ll work with you both to understand the condition, improve communication and strengthen your connection.
I’ll share strategies and tools that help you manage the impact of AS on your couple connection.
Neurodivergence in couples
Whilst some of the behavioural presentations of AS / ADHD are different within a couple, the actual effect on the couple dynamic is remarkably similar. The couple coaching I do is equally effective whether working with either or both conditions. The coaching is designed to engage both members of the couple.
The aim is for both people to take equal responsibility in managing the effects of the condition on their couple connection and their families.
How couples coaching can help Neurodivergent couples
My background in Neurodiverse Couples Coaching
Neurodiversity is now widely spoken about. This was not the case 12 years ago when I started learning about and working with neurodivergent couples.
My work had often centred around high-conflict couples. My practice locations of Canary Wharf (with highly functioning financiers) and Mayfair (with highly functioning creatives) was overflowing with such couples.
However, in 2012 a particular client approached me specifically and asked how much I knew about female ADHD. The real answer was very little so I contacted my much loved American colleague who specialised in this and there began my passion for working with neurodivergence.
American therapists and coaches had been working with both male and female ADHD for years. The legends, Russell Berkley, John Ratey, Melissa Orlov and Sari Solden were all sharing their work with the world.
My practice was busy and I recognised that my name had started to spread in the world of neurodivergent couple work.
I’ve integrated my knowledge of neurodivergence into my work alongside my couple training. Through this, I created the coaching models I now use.
Today, I regularly train other therapists and am asked to talk and give workshops on working with couples impacted by neurodivergence.
Relationship Therapists Specialisising in Neurodiversity
I’ve assembled a team of specialist relationship therapists to work with me to deliver the Karen Doherty Coaching method.
We use bespoke coaching programmes designed for your couple. Based on your situation and issues our therapists use a blended method of psychotherapy, conversation and coaching techniques to achieve a change in your couple communication.
Meet our specialist ND Relationship Therapists.