JAK Therapies
Counselling - Autism/Neurodiversity
Hi, I'm Natasha Delgarno, I am a qualified and registered counsellor specialising in Autism. I have worked with autistic and neurodiverse adults and youth since 2007 and have been counselling in private practice since 2016. I work primarily with adults and couples. I also have experience with ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
- Autistic adults (diagnosed or undiagnosed/curious) and young people 16+
- Relationships where one or both partners have autistic traits (individually or as a couple)
- Parents of autistic children of all ages who need support
- Adults who wish to work with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
My practice is informed by the modalities of Internal Family Systems Therapy, Narrative and Collaborative Therapy and the Bader Pearson Developmental Model. My approach is one of acceptance and respect for individuality, difference and diversity, interest in people's areas of strength and ability, and collaboratively exploring ideas and solutions. I do not view Autism as a disorder or set of deficits but rather a neurology that comes with many strengths plus challenges and vulnerabilities. I am an Internal Family Systems Level 1, IFS Institute LLC practitioner and enjoy incorporating this wonderful modality of psychotherapy into my practice.
An awareness of social justice comes into my practice along with recognising the ways that social, familial and cultural norms can impact on people in their lives. I aim to cater for the individual cognitive style of each client and I check in regularly to ensure that counselling is helpful. I am a full member of the NZ Association of Counsellors, I adhere to the NZAC Code of Ethics and attend regular supervision.
I work from Highbury House in Birkenhead and online.
Contact:
Natasha Delgarno MNZAC
Birkenhead, North Shore, Auckland
Telephone 021-393-846
Email: jaktherapies@gmail.com or use contact form