In this workshop, Matthew Bolton will share the preliminary findings from research into what autistic people seek in psychotherapy. This session aims to provide attendees with insights directly from autistic individuals, helping therapists and mental health professionals understand their specific needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.
By examining the data and discussing real-world applications, the workshop will support practitioners in improving their work with autistic clients and fostering more effective, person-centred approaches.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Participants will be able to identify at least 3 needs of autistic people in therapy
- Participants will better understand the experiences of autistic therapists, as therapists and clients
- Participants will examine differences in the psychotherapy perceptions of autistic people with and without experiences of therapy
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- This workshop is ideal for therapists, counsellors, and mental health professionals who are neurodivergent or those wishing to expand their understanding of neurodivergent clients’ needs in therapy.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- This workshop offers practical insights to help create more inclusive and supportive therapeutic environments, fostering stronger therapeutic connections and better outcomes.
Course Content
Presenter
I am a second-year, masters-level student in social work at Saint Leo University (United States). I teach university psychology and have experience working in crisis intervention and clinically with older neurodivergent adults as well as teenagers in a school setting. In addition to my aspirations to practice anti-oppressive therapy, I am an active researcher and writer on matters of life, learning, neurodiversity, psychotherapy, and the wider person-centered approach.
