Neurodivergent Therapy in London

London’s rhythm is uniquely its own... a blend of academic life, healthcare innovation, and close-knit neighbourhoods. For many neurodivergent individuals, that rhythm can feel energizing one day and overwhelming the next. At Tiny Therapy Collective, our therapists offer compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults and teens navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning differences, or sensory sensitivities.

Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where neurodivergent clients can deepen self-understanding, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward a more balanced, confident life. Whether you’re a student at Western University juggling academic demands or a professional striving to maintain focus and energy, we help you honour your unique wiring and find systems that truly work for you.

“Acceptance is not about giving up — it’s about beginning from truth.”

How Neurodivergent Therapy Can Help

Living as a neurodivergent person in a fast-moving world can be both enriching and exhausting. Sensory overload, time-management struggles, and social misunderstandings often add layers of stress that impact confidence and daily functioning. Therapy offers a structured, judgment-free space to explore what’s working, what isn’t, and how to design life around personal strengths.

Clients often come to therapy when they feel misunderstood, burned out, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism. Others seek therapy to better regulate emotions, improve executive functioning, or rebuild self-esteem after years of masking or striving to meet unrealistic expectations. Our therapists help you identify your values, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and build daily routines that support rather than drain your energy.

Through this collaborative process, therapy becomes a journey toward clarity, confidence, and authentic self-expression, not an effort to “fix” neurodivergence, but to understand and embrace it.

Evidence-Based Approaches We Use

At Tiny Therapy Collective, we integrate approaches that are both evidence-based and deeply human. Every session is adapted to meet your needs, preferences, and pace.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT helps clients identify patterns of thought and behaviour that may contribute to stress or self-doubt. Together, we examine how automatic thoughts influence emotions and actions, replacing unhelpful cycles with balanced, realistic thinking. For neurodivergent individuals, this approach can build problem-solving skills and self-awareness while reducing feelings of overwhelm.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): DBT teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and maintaining relationships. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, clients learn how to respond rather than react. These tools are especially useful when navigating emotional intensity, sensory overload, or interpersonal challenges.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT encourages clients to notice their internal experiences without judgment and take meaningful action guided by personal values. It helps neurodivergent individuals accept differences as part of their identity, reducing shame and building flexibility when faced with uncertainty or transitions.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS explores the different “parts” within us — the productive parts, the protective parts, and even the self-critical parts — to create greater internal harmony. This compassionate model helps neurodivergent clients understand inner conflict, foster self-leadership, and approach challenges with curiosity rather than criticism.

• Strengths-Based and Trauma-Informed Care: Our therapists recognize the resilience and creativity that often accompany neurodivergent experiences. We create a foundation of psychological safety, honour lived experiences, and focus on growth through empowerment rather than correction.

Together, these modalities support clients in understanding themselves more fully while developing tools that sustain emotional well-being.

Everyday Supports

Therapy is most effective when it translates into daily life. Our sessions often include small, realistic strategies you can apply right away:

1. Task Chunking and Time Mapping: Breaking large tasks into smaller, concrete steps can reduce overwhelm and improve follow-through. Creating visual time maps supports pacing and accountability without rigidity.

2. Sensory Awareness and Regulation: Understanding sensory triggers, like sound, light, or texture, helps reduce burnout. We work with clients to develop personalized sensory toolkits that support calm and focus.

3. Energy and Capacity Planning: Learning to track your energy throughout the day encourages sustainable routines and prevents over-commitment. We explore ways to balance stimulation and rest for long-term stability.

4. Values Reflection and Self-Compassion: Reconnecting with what matters most grounds decision-making and enhances motivation. Building a compassionate internal dialogue helps replace self-criticism with acceptance.

These skills empower clients to adapt their environments and expectations to better match how their brains work.

If you’re also navigating related concerns such as anxiety, depression, or burnout, our connected services — including Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, and Stress and Burnout — provide additional layers of support to strengthen overall well-being.

Our Approach in London

Our therapists understand London’s diverse pace, from the busy downtown core to quiet areas in St. Thomas, Woodstock, and surrounding Middlesex County. We recognize the challenges of balancing work, study, and personal life in a community that’s always moving forward.

Through a collaborative and affirming approach, we tailor therapy to fit your individual needs and environment. Some clients prefer structured goal-setting and accountability, while others focus on emotional awareness and identity development. Whatever your goals, our sessions are guided by curiosity, compassion, and respect for your lived experience.

We’re proud to offer online therapy across Ontario, allowing clients from any community, rural or urban, to access consistent, high-quality support. Whether you’re beginning your mental-health journey or looking to deepen self-understanding, our therapists will meet you exactly where you are.

Take the Next Step

At Tiny Therapy Collective, we believe neurodiversity is something to celebrate. Our therapists help neurodivergent individuals build lives rooted in understanding, balance, and authenticity. Book a free 15-minute consultation to connect with a therapist and discover how affirming, evidence-based therapy can support your goals.