Silva Counselling with Suzanna De Silva

Hi, I’m Suzanna. I’m a therapist for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults — and I’m neurodivergent myself. You don’t have to over-explain or justify your brain to me, because I get it.
I know about neurodivergence both personally and professionally. It often comes with anxiety, burnout, masking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shutdowns, or feeling constantly overwhelmed. It can show up as frustration, shame, or a deep sense of being stuck, behind, or “not enough.”
I understand how hard it is to live in a world that isn’t built for your nervous system. And I know that standard therapy isn’t always designed with neurodivergence in mind. That’s why I offer specialised, adapted therapy that fits you — rather than asking you to squeeze yourself into someone else’s model.
Neurodivergent -aware counselling is sensory-aware, affirming, trauma-informed. It’s a space for you to be you, unfiltered, with someone who understands some of the challenges of having a different brain and how to help you manage and overcome them. And you don’t need a diagnosis to benefit. If you resonate with neurodivergent experiences, this space is for you. I work with late-diagnosed, just-diagnosed, pre-diagnosis and questioning clients.
I use approaches that are backed by research but shaped around you — so you can understand your patterns, lower overwhelm, and move out of unhelpful cycles at your own pace.
I have specialist training in Autism, ADHD, trauma and anxiety. I have worked as a counsellor for the NHS and have been working mainly with neurodivergent clients in private practice for over 6 years. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have experience of gender nonconformity and trans issues.
If you’d like to learn more about how I work — or to book a free telephone consultation — you’re very welcome to visit my website or get in touch by email. I’d love to hear from you!