Amy Lasen Counselling

Amy Lasen Counselling Person Centered Counsellor. Currently accepting new clients. Manchester, UK. LGBTQIA+ Ally 🏳️‍🌈

Therapy with an ADHD counsellor isn't about fixing you or making you more productive. It's about understanding your brai...
30/03/2026

Therapy with an ADHD counsellor isn't about fixing you or making you more productive. It's about understanding your brain, working with it instead of against it, and letting go of the shame you've been carrying for years. That's what's possible.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

27/03/2026

You're not broken. The world just wasn't built for brains like ours. Therapy isn't about fixing you - it's about understanding yourself and working with your brain, not against it. Link in bio if you'd like to chat 💜

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

I always forget to book something if there's anything I don't understand about the process - so here are some visuals to...
24/03/2026

I always forget to book something if there's anything I don't understand about the process - so here are some visuals to help.

Ready to book? Here's how it works.
→ Free 30-minute consultation (link in bio)
→ Flexible session lengths (30, 50 or 80 minutes)
→ Online via Google Meet
→ Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-7pm

I specialise in ADHD, autism, chronic illness, and supporting people with family members in prison - but I work with anyone who feels my approach might help.

Swipe for more details, and visit the link in my bio to book your free consultation 💜

You're not the only one who got diagnosed in your 30s or 40s. Late diagnosis is incredibly common - especially for women...
21/03/2026

You're not the only one who got diagnosed in your 30s or 40s. Late diagnosis is incredibly common - especially for women. The signs were always there. Just not the ones people expected.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

18/03/2026

Imposter syndrome doesn't go away when you're "qualified enough." You just do the thing anyway. If you're waiting to feel ready, you'll be waiting forever. Free consultation if you need support - link in bio 💜

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Thankyou to for prioritising local companies and promoting access to mental health services in the local area.It's alwa...
04/03/2026

Thankyou to for prioritising local companies and promoting access to mental health services in the local area.

It's always cool to see my little leaflets in the wild.

I almost didn't post this.I've been sitting on this guide for weeks, convincing myself it wasn't good enough. That I'm n...
26/02/2026

I almost didn't post this.I've been sitting on this guide for weeks, convincing myself it wasn't good enough. That I'm not qualified enough. That nobody needs another resource about ADHD. That I should just delete it and forget the whole thing.Classic RSD and imposter syndrome doing their thing.

But here's what finally got me to press publish: I would have really needed this when I was first diagnosed. And if even one person finds it helpful, that's worth the discomfort of putting it out there.

So here it is - a free guide called "Just Diagnosed with ADHD? Now What?"

It covers:
→ What you might be feeling right now (all of it is valid)
→ Understanding your ADHD brain
→ What actually helps (and what doesn't)
→ Finding ADHD-friendly therapy
→ Resources and next steps

It's not perfect. But it's honest, and it's real, and maybe that's more useful than perfect anyway.

Link in bio if you'd like it 💜

31/12/2025

I'm here to support the women who got a late diagnosis of ADHD, AuDHD, or ASD and suddenly realised why life felt so hard.

My passion is simple: To help you stop fighting your brain and start figuring out how to genuinely work with your brain to build a sustainable life.

When you work with me, my deep dives include:

- Healing from burnout and chronic overwhelm.
- Gently shedding the heavy armour of masking.
- Finding clarity around topics like Aphantasia and Alexithymia.
- Understanding how hormonal cycles affect ADHD.

As your non-judgmental counsellor and group facilitator, I believe in raising others up and celebrating every milestone and small win. It takes courage to start this healing process.

If you're ready to find support with a counsellor who values warmth, real talk - let's connect.

Click the link in my bio to book a free chat!

29/12/2025

Starting therapy doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you, it means something matters to you.

Stepping into counselling takes incredible bravery. After years of feeling like you had to solve every struggle alone, reaching out can feel like admitting a failure.
I want to reframe that completely.

Choosing to start therapy is the ultimate act of self-compassion. It means you matter. Your well-being matters. Your future matters. It means you’re ready to stop pushing through the chronic overwhelm and finally work with your brain to build a sustainable, authentic self.

There is nothing wrong with you. There is simply a strong, brave person choosing to get the non-judgmental support she deserves.
Click the link in my bio to book a free chat. Let’s turn that courage into a plan.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Every January 1st, the world screams: NEW YEAR, NEW ME! And if you're a late-diagnosed woman dealing with racing thought...
27/12/2025

Every January 1st, the world screams: NEW YEAR, NEW ME! And if you're a late-diagnosed woman dealing with racing thoughts or the pressure to manage all the tasks, that noise can feel devastating.

I want to offer you a non-judgmental counter-narrative: New Year, Same You—and that is a beautiful, powerful thing.

You do not need to change. You don't need a hard reset, a stricter routine, or an entirely different personality. You have spent years being over socialised, trying to fit into a mould that never worked. Your burnout is a sign that the mould was the problem, not you.

This year, your focus shouldn't be on achieving external ideals, but on nourishing the person you already are.

Your only resolution should be self-acceptance:

Authenticity: Choose the things that genuinely work with your brain.

Sustainable Life: Build systems that you can actually maintain, not extreme challenges that lead to failure.

Kindness: Meet yourself where you are now, not where the "shoulds" tell you to be.

You are enough, exactly as you are. Let's make this year about celebrating your authentic self, not rewriting it.

What is one impossible "should" you are dropping this year?

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

27/12/2025

Self-compassion isn't weakness. It is the most brave and essential step in healing after a late diagnosis.

If you're a newly diagnosed professional woman, you've likely spent your life driven by a demanding inner critic. That voice told you that being hard on yourself was the only way to get things done—that relentless pressure was a form of self-motivation. But we know that approach leads straight to chronic overwhelm and burnout.

Choosing to be kind to yourself is not letting yourself off the hook; it's recognizing that the struggles you face are due to a system that doesn't fit your brain, not a flaw in your character.

True self-compassion is about giving yourself the support you need to finally work with your brain and nourish your inner world. It's the only way to build a sustainable, authentic self that doesn't constantly rely on survival mode.

You deserve grace. You deserve kindness.
Save this post as a personal reminder to choose grace over guilt today.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If the images on your screen are making you feel inadequate right now, I want to send you a gentle, non-judgmental remin...
25/12/2025

If the images on your screen are making you feel inadequate right now, I want to send you a gentle, non-judgmental reminder. The holiday season is a massive trigger for RSD and burnout, and the curated perfection you see on social media makes everything harder.

Here are three simple truths to help you protect your authentic self this week:

Social Media Isn’t Real: Those perfect tables, matching outfits, and calm gatherings? They are often edited highlight reels. Don't let a filter convince you that your own messy, authentic story is falling short.

Comparison is the Thief of Joy: When you compare your reality (the racing thoughts and the task struggles) to someone else’s performance, you rob yourself of the small, simple joys you do have. Work with your brain and focus on your own lane.

Tomorrow is Another Day: You don't have to manage all the tasks today. If you feel overwhelmed, allow yourself to stop. A messy detail or an unwritten card is not a failure. You can always hit the reset button.

You Are Enough: Remember that you are already enough. You don't need to earn your worth by performing. Your focus right now should be on building a sustainable life, not winning the holiday perfection contest.

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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