Xaverine M A Bates

About

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.

• Works with

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Psychosomatic Disorders
  • Self Harm
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders (e.g. PTSD)

• Session format

  • Both Remote and In-Person

• Languages spoken

  • English

• Accessibility

  • Lift