Remote therapy, parenting support, school liaison, from the convenience of your home or office
I specialise in working with people of mixed culture, suspected or diagnosed neurodivergence, or any other areas relating to identity or belonging including GSRD
I will give you a safe and confidential space, free of judgement, to explore whatever is difficult in your life, and to help you identify what you might want to change
Therapy & coaching sessions available to help support you, or your neurodivergent child or student
Remote or online counselling is a way for you to engage in counselling without the demands or stress of travel, and can be particularly helpful to those who experience sensory overload or have a demanding personal schedule.
I also offer coaching or consultancy sessions to parents and educators, to help you support your neurodivergent children and students.
I have full training and extensive experience in video, audio, and SMS therapy, as well as through email for those who may prefer no interruptions, a much slower pace, or who struggle with regular time commitments.
About me
Nina Shah Gestalt Counsellor Dip. MBACP (Accred.), Reiki Master Level 3
I am a British therapist who recently relocated to Stockholm, and I continue to work remotely with clients in the UK.
My cultural backdrop is British Croatian by birth, and British Pakistani by marriage. I specialise in issues relating to feeling different for whatever reason, including mixed culture life, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism etc), the twin relationship, and gender, sexual and relationship diversity.
I am a UK-accredited Gestalt therapist with 30 years of experience in the fields of mental health and psychology.
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We found a solution to the mug issue, and I loved them so much, I got one for me and one for the boy too. And they`re eco friendly, microwaveable and dishwasherable! All round excellent solution.
Thanks @ah_iva for finding this for us, and thanks @sol_i_papar for the service!
#arfid #adhd #autism #asd #ndfamily #ndtravels
We found a solution to the mug issue, and I loved them so much, I got one for me and one for the boy too. And they`re eco friendly, microwaveable and dishwasherable! All round excellent solution.
Thanks @ah_iva for finding this for us, and thanks @sol_i_papar for the service!
#arfid #adhd #autism #asd #ndfamily #ndtravels
Found a temporary acceptable solution. She`s not really eaten since yesterday lunchtime so this is awesome! Her lid and straw, with my mug. I`m ecstatic!
Update: she`s asked for spaghetti too - whoop!!
#arfid #NDfamily #NDTravel #EuropeanTravel #adhd #autism #asd #zagreb
Found a temporary acceptable solution. She`s not really eaten since yesterday lunchtime so this is awesome! Her lid and straw, with my mug. I`m ecstatic!
Update: she`s asked for spaghetti too - whoop!!
#arfid #NDfamily #NDTravel #EuropeanTravel #adhd #autism #asd #zagreb
Lots of tricky things we`ve had to navigate this year so far, but I see change. Girlie is no longer terrified of ants, and spent our lunch break feeding them bits of my sandwich, and giving them water from her own water bottle. Amazingly she`s also tried a blackberry, and some other bits I no longer recall. Public toilets are not seen as such a no go as previous years either. Both kids are calmer and more able to handle changes. Things are in many ways easier than last year, and so I have hope!
#ndfamily #arfid #autism #adhd #asd #ndtravelling #ndtravels
Lots of tricky things we`ve had to navigate this year so far, but I see change. Girlie is no longer terrified of ants, and spent our lunch break feeding them bits of my sandwich, and giving them water from her own water bottle. Amazingly she`s also tried a blackberry, and some other bits I no longer recall. Public toilets are not seen as such a no go as previous years either. Both kids are calmer and more able to handle changes. Things are in many ways easier than last year, and so I have hope!
#ndfamily #arfid #autism #adhd #asd #ndtravelling #ndtravels
Beautiful things in Austria, other than the obviously gorgeous mountains.
#austria #ndtravels #ndfamily
Beautiful things in Austria, other than the obviously gorgeous mountains.
#austria #ndtravels #ndfamily
This sequence of images taken in Austria is known as `Nina`s stages of morning awakening.`
Tea and feet is first, food and second tea is the next one, and happy Nina is the final one! 🤣
This sequence of images taken in Austria is known as `Nina`s stages of morning awakening.`
Tea and feet is first, food and second tea is the next one, and happy Nina is the final one! 🤣
I thought I`d planned everything this year. After a day travelling through Sweden, the car developed some ambiguous troubles and we almost abandoned the trip. Rather delayed and tired, we made the decision to push on through Denmark.
Travelling with a kid with ARFID can be very tricky. ND family life generally can be tricky, and travelling adds more to what needs to be considered. We unfortunately broke the girlie`s safe travel mug at some point in our travels, so now she won`t/can`t drink hot chocolate (which means no multivitamins or melatonin until we find a suitable substitute) and she ate all her cake (her current safe food, along with hot chocolate!). After finally getting the kids to bed around midnight, I crashed, and then woke early to bake a batch of cupcakes in a kitchen that was woefully equipped. Memories from childhood flooded my mind, of dad beating cake mix with a wooden spoon instead of a mixer, how luxurious life is today! Anyway, I managed it and she`s eaten the first few with a singular comment of "they`re a bit crusty" ("Yes darling, the cooker had no markers between 150 and 200°C so it was a bit of guess work, while I was half asleep."). I hope the rest is acceptable!
l had a very nice view for brekkie, ten minutes of blissful peace in an otherwise chaotic morning. Onward through Germany to Austria today.
#arfid #ndtravelling #adhd #autism #ndfamily #crosseurope #europeantravelling
I thought I`d planned everything this year. After a day travelling through Sweden, the car developed some ambiguous troubles and we almost abandoned the trip. Rather delayed and tired, we made the decision to push on through Denmark.
Travelling with a kid with ARFID can be very tricky. ND family life generally can be tricky, and travelling adds more to what needs to be considered. We unfortunately broke the girlie`s safe travel mug at some point in our travels, so now she won`t/can`t drink hot chocolate (which means no multivitamins or melatonin until we find a suitable substitute) and she ate all her cake (her current safe food, along with hot chocolate!). After finally getting the kids to bed around midnight, I crashed, and then woke early to bake a batch of cupcakes in a kitchen that was woefully equipped. Memories from childhood flooded my mind, of dad beating cake mix with a wooden spoon instead of a mixer, how luxurious life is today! Anyway, I managed it and she`s eaten the first few with a singular comment of "they`re a bit crusty" ("Yes darling, the cooker had no markers between 150 and 200°C so it was a bit of guess work, while I was half asleep."). I hope the rest is acceptable!
l had a very nice view for brekkie, ten minutes of blissful peace in an otherwise chaotic morning. Onward through Germany to Austria today.
#arfid #ndtravelling #adhd #autism #ndfamily #crosseurope #europeantravelling
I will be taking a break from social media during July to focus on my small ones during their school holidays. Back in August! 😊
I will be taking a break from social media during July to focus on my small ones during their school holidays. Back in August! 😊
I came across an excellent article about the differences between an autistic experience of the world versus a neurotypical one. It is a clear reminder not to make judgements based on your own experience.
In my own personal and professional experience, I have seen these experiences of joy not just in autistic clients, friends and family, but also in ADHDers. I remain curious about the overlap, and how these experiences intersect.
It is a quick read, and really expresses very well some of the joys of autism (and ADHD).
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/positively-different/202506/what-brings-autistic-people-joy
#autism #autisticjoy #adhd #joy
I came across an excellent article about the differences between an autistic experience of the world versus a neurotypical one. It is a clear reminder not to make judgements based on your own experience.
In my own personal and professional experience, I have seen these experiences of joy not just in autistic clients, friends and family, but also in ADHDers. I remain curious about the overlap, and how these experiences intersect.
It is a quick read, and really expresses very well some of the joys of autism (and ADHD).
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/positively-different/202506/what-brings-autistic-people-joy
#autism #autisticjoy #adhd #joy
