Specialist Neurodivergent & Couples Therapist · Havering, Essex & Online
Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults, Couples & Therapists
Specialist ADHD, autism and AuDHD-affirming counselling with Maria Hartshorn, BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor — in Hornchurch, Havering and online across the UK.
Maria Hartshorn
BACP Accredited · UKCP Registered · NCPS Senior Accredited
You Are Not Alone
Do any of these feel familiar?
Many people arrive at therapy carrying one or more of these experiences. If any resonate, you're in the right place.
Services
How I Can Help
ADHD & AuDHD Therapy
Specialist support for ADHD, autism and AuDHD — addressing identity, burnout, masking, executive functioning and late diagnosis. A space where neurodifference is understood, not pathologised.
Learn moreNeurodivergent Couples Therapy
For neurodivergent and neurotypical couples navigating communication, conflict and connection. Specialist support for neurodiverse relationships where one or both partners have ADHD or autism.
Learn moreIndividual Counselling
Person-centred, integrative therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and life transitions. Online and in-person in Hornchurch, Havering — with flexible scheduling to suit your life.
Learn moreClinical Supervision
Reflective, challenging supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. Supporting your development, ethical practice and wellbeing as a practitioner.
Learn moreWhy Work With Me?
Specialist expertise you can trust
I'm Maria — a Doctor of Counselling Psychology with lived experience of neurodivergence. My practice is built around the belief that your brain is not a problem to be fixed. Whether you're navigating a late diagnosis, relationship challenges, or simply feeling like you've never quite fitted in, I offer a space where you are genuinely understood.I don't just 'work with' neurodivergent people therapeutically - I have researched ADHD, Autism and other ND for ten years. I have also achieved ND certifications - taking my practice to a specialist level.
Client Experiences
What clients say
Late ADHD diagnosis
"From lost to self-understanding"
"Working with Maria has been genuinely life-changing. I came to her after a late ADHD diagnosis feeling completely lost — like my whole life suddenly needed reinterpreting. She gave me the space to do that without rushing me, and without making me feel broken. I finally understand myself."
S.M.
Individual counselling, late ADHD diagnosis
Masking & not being understood
"A space where I never have to mask"
"As an autistic person, I have always struggled to find a therapist who truly gets it. Maria doesn't just tolerate my communication style — she adapts to it. I never have to mask in our sessions, which means I can actually do the work."
A.L.
AuDHD-affirming therapy
Relationship at a crossroads
"Hearing each other for the first time in years"
"My partner and I were at a real crossroads. We had tried talking to each other and it just kept going in circles. Maria helped us actually hear each other for the first time in years. The difference in our relationship is remarkable."
J. & T.
Couples counselling
Resonance Relationships
Couples & Relationship Therapy
Specialist couples counselling for neurodiverse and neurotypical relationships. Whether you're navigating ADHD in your partnership, communication breakdown, or intimacy challenges — I help couples actually hear each other, often for the first time in years.
"The difference in our relationship is remarkable." — J. & T., couples client
Maria's Picks
Book Recommendations
Books I personally recommend — for clients, clinicians, and anyone curious about therapy, neurodivergence, and the mind-body connection.
Maria's Personal Favourite
Counselling for Toads
by Robert de Board
This book has a special place in my heart — its contents inspired me to become a therapist. Toad's self-discovery through counselling with Heron is a beautiful and accessible introduction to therapy.
A Revolutionary Read
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
Brings together mind, emotions and body as parts that make up the whole person. A must-read for clinicians and clients who wish to take therapy to another level of understanding.
AuDHD — Autism & ADHD
Explaining AuDHD
by Dr Khurram Sadiq
Explains how autism and ADHD interact in complex, sometimes contradictory ways — and how this affects identity, relationships, mental health, and daily functioning.
Take the First Step
Ready to begin?
Start with a free 15-minute introductory call — no commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we're the right fit.
Mon–Thu 9am–6pm · Fri & Sat 10am–1pm · In-person in Hornchurch & Online