XAVERINE M A BATES

XAVERINE M A BATES
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist




Welcome
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and qualified with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) in 2024.
I am particularly interested in the challenges of living with neurodivergence, specifically autism and ADHD, in a society geared towards structures and ways of being suited to the neuromajority, and the mental health issues that can arise as a result, such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma, OCD, addiction etc.​ I take a neuroaffirmative approach, helping you navigate issues that may be holding you back from leading a full and creative life.
I use my previous experience as an artist and educator to inform my practice as a psychotherapist, often working with symbol and metaphor to help you understand deep-seated issues that could be holding you back. I enjoy thinking laterally in my work, often taking an existential approach to life's challenges.