group
Free
A weekly well-being Programme for teenagers and their parents or carers, providing a supportive space to explore well-being, encourage open communication, build understanding and access support together.
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- 16 - 18 years
- 18+
- 19 - 20 years
- 21 - 30 years
- 31 - 40 years
- 41 - 50 years
- 51 - 60 years
- 61 - 64 years
- 65 - 69 years
- 70 - 79 years
- 80+
What is this service?
Low-Cost Counselling
Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC provides low-cost, neurodivergence-affirming counselling for adults aged 18+.
Our counselling service offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore the challenges you may be facing, whether these are related to neurodivergence, mental health, relationships, work, family life, or life changes.
We welcome people who are:
• Diagnosed neurodivergent
• Awaiting assessment
• Self-identify as neurodivergent
• Exploring whether they may be neurodivergent
• Parents, carers, or family members of neurodivergent individuals
Areas We Can Support With
• ADHD and Autism
• Anxiety and low mood
• Burnout and overwhelm
• Masking and identity
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Emotional regulation
• Relationships and family difficulties
• Parenting challenges
• Workplace stress
• Life transitions and adjustment following diagnosis
• General emotional wellbeing
What to Expect
• 50-minute counselling sessions
• Weekly appointments
• Face-to-face and online options (subject to availability)
• Student and qualified counsellors available
• Neurodivergence-affirming approach
• Confidential and supportive environment
Our counsellors work alongside you to better understand your experiences, develop self-awareness, and identify changes that feel meaningful and achievable for you.
Cost
We aim to make counselling as accessible as possible through our low-cost service. Fees vary depending on whether you work with a student counsellor or a qualified counsellor.
Please contact us for current availability and fees.
About Unmasked
Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC is a community interest company based in East Leeds. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where neurodivergent people feel understood, accepted, and supported.
Our counselling service is neurodivergence-affirming, strengths-based, and focused on helping people improve wellbeing, build confidence, and better understand themselves.
Good to know
- Cost: £20- £60 per session Further cost information
- Wait time: Up to one month
- Additional information:
• Sessions are available with both student counsellors and qualified counsellors.
• Counselling is neurodivergence-affirming and welcomes people who are diagnosed, self-identified, exploring neurodivergence, or supporting a neurodivergent family member.
• Sessions are usually 50 minutes long and take place weekly.
• Face-to-face and online appointments may be available, depending on counsellor availability.
• This service is not a crisis or emergency mental health service.
• Reduced-cost counselling is available to help make support more accessible.
What people say
"Being able to speak to someone who understood neurodivergence made a huge difference. I felt listened to, supported and less alone."
