Episode 159

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9th Nov 2023

Neurodivergent Voices in Therapy: Part 1, with Chris Oxborrow

Welcome to this, the first of my 4 part mini-series, Neurodivergent Voices in Therapy

In this mini-series, I had the pleasure of speaking with 4 amazing therapists about how their neurodivergence impacts them as private practitioners. 

We explore what it’s like to run a practice when you are affected by autism, ADHD, dyslexia or a combination of those things. 

In the first of this mini-series, I’m delighted to have Chris Oxborrow with me, and we talk about some of her experiences of running a practice with ADHD.

We look at how to manage some challenges being neurodivergent may bring, and also what positive aspects they have.

We explore:

  • What even IS neurodivergence
  • Getting a diagnosis
  • What is ADHD Tax?
  • Fault Vs repair
  • Masking: internally and externally
  • The need to practice self-compassion

About Chris Oxborrow

Chris describes herself as a neurodivergent Psychotherapist who specialises in working predominantly with high-achieving personalities, but also with neurodivergent clients and those navigating menopause (sometimes all 3!). 

She supports clients to discover their authentic sense of themselves and how their needs can be met with more compassion and self-acceptance. 

From Jan 2024 she will also be working as a Menopause and HRT Educator, supporting clients to discover how they want to manage their menopausal experience and how to access appropriate HRT-related health care.

Check out Chris's website Beyond Counselling and you can contact her at 

chrisoxborrow@beyondcounselling.org

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About the Podcast

The Grow Your Private Practice Show
Helping Therapists Attract More Clients More Easily
I’m Jane and I’m an ex therapist that now works with other counsellors to grow their private practice, hence the name of the show.

I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book and also run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where counsellors can get together and learn all about marketing

Okay, that’s the official stuffy 'about me' bit out of the way, because honestly, it’s so much more than that.

The truth is, the thing that really drives me, is helping people - people like you - to get more freedom and choice into your life so can work when you want to, how you want to and with the issues that you’re passionate about.

And importantly, to get paid properly to do so.

Because you have the freedom and choice to run a thriving practice whilst also creating a fulfilling life for both yourself and your family.

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Jane Travis

Hi, I’m Jane. I’m a former counsellor who now helps other counsellors and psychotherapists to grow their private practice, hence the name of the show.

I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book, and I run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where therapists come together to learn all about marketing in a way that feels doable, ethical, and actually kind of fun.

Okay, so that’s the official, slightly stuffy “about me” bit.

But the truth is - it’s about so much more than that.

What really drives me is helping people like you create more freedom and choice in your life. So you can work the hours you want, in the way that suits you, with the clients and issues you’re passionate about. And most importantly? Get paid properly to do it.

Because you CAN build a practice that supports you - not just emotionally, but financially too.

I hope you enjoy listening.