Therapy
Many neurodivergent people find neurotypical therapists annoying.
I'm Dr Chris Worfolk, Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD myself. Therapy with me is neuroaffirmative and grounded in compassion. I would love to find out if I am the right fit for you.
Issues I help with
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Autistic & ADHD-related issues
Handle overwhelm, meltdowns and shutdowns. Navigate PDA and rejection sensitivity (RSD).
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Burnout
Recover from burnout. Rebuild your identity after burnout or late diagnosis.
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Anxiety
Worry less, manage panic attacks, tackle phobias, and reduce social anxiety.
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Low mood and self-criticism
Quiet your inner self-critic. Improve your mood, find purpose and reclaim the joy in your life.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Respond differently to intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsions.
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Relationships
Improve relationships with your partner, family and others.
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Work and education
Manage demands at work, university or school. Think through disclosure and adjustments.
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Trauma
Manage trauma symptoms and, when ready, process painful memories.
What is therapy like?
Find out more about how we do therapy.
Types of therapy
I work with two models of therapy. You can choose the one you'd prefer, or I can recommend the most suitable one at the end of our first session. Often I'll blend the two into an approach tailored to you.
Acceptance and commitment therapy
ACT is part of the cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) family and has a strong evidence base across anxiety, depression and OCD. Unlike traditional CBT, it looks at how we respond to our thoughts and feelings, rather than whether those thoughts are true.
In the sessions, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, and how you respond to them. Together, we will identify strategies for doing something different. We can work at a comfortable pace for you, and agree things to practise between sessions.
Emotion-focused therapy
EFT is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people identify, understand and manage their emotions. This type of therapy is popular with those who have found cognitive behavioural therapy unhelpful or feel they want to work on deeper issues.
In the sessions, you can bring any issues you would like to discuss. We will talk about the issues, and the feelings evoked. It may involve role-plays where you explore different parts of yourself or your relationships with others.
Location
Leeds
In person in Leeds city centreOnline
Zoom sessions anywhere in the UKFrequently asked questions
Can I use my private health insurance?
If your private health insurance allows you to select any Registered Psychologist then yes. You will need to arrange payment with your health insurance provider.
Do I need an official diagnosis to use your service?
No. Self-identification is fine. In fact, you do not need any diagnosis at all. Everyone is welcome to use our service, including neurotypical people. While we specialise in supporting autistic individuals, we welcome everyone, so a diagnosis is not necessary.
Do you see under 18s?
I predominantly work with adults. However, I may be able to accommodate younger clients depending on their objectives and willingness to engage in therapy. Please contact me to discuss on a case-by-case basis.