We provide neurodivergent counselling for neurodivergent people. 
We’re happy you’re here.

Neurodivergent-affirming counselling enables people to develop a sense of direction, gain control of their lives, and discover their authentic selves.

  • improve your productivity, organization, and decision-making
  • develop emotional regulation techniques to move through frustration, trauma, and anxiety
  • identify patterns that are sabotaging your relationships
  • leverage your strengths and be patient with your weaknesses
  • find an outlook that is authentic and true to yourself
  • identify and reach your goals

Growing up in a society that may have labeled you as lazy, unreliable, too much, or not smart, often leads to internalized shame, regret, and grief. How could someone not be sensitive to rejection in an environment like that? You can learn to trust your own judgement, reframe the stories you’ve been telling yourself, and find a more powerful perspective.

The Difference: We aren’t just counsellors, we’re people with lived experiences of neurodiversity with compassion, empathy, and understanding for those trying to hack it in a neurotypical world. We believe in serving community, from within community.

Take a step towards a clear mind. Connect with an expert ADHD, AuDHD, and autism affirming therapist for a free mental health consultation call. No diagnosis required.

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give us a call: 236.339.4443

We see clients virtually online across British Columbia, or in-person in our wheelchair-accessible office in Vancouver.

What Neurodivergent Therapy IS

It’s about acknowledging there are different ways of being, that are not necessarily right or wrong. It’s about empowerment and learning to be kind to yourself. It’s about leveraging your strengths and being patient with your weaknesses. It’s about developing skills and finding an outlook that is authentic and helps you achieve your goals.

What Neurodivergent Therapy ISN’T

It’s not about being ashamed, or trying to change you fundamentally. It’s not about trying to mask and hide and blend in.

It’s not about being someone you’re not.

We meet you where you are.

  • Maybe you’ve been newly diagnosed, and now looking back on your life suddenly a lot of things click and make sense. This eureka may be tainted with frustration and grief at not having this information sooner. Maybe if you had that understanding earlier, if you had supports in place, things could’ve turned out different. But now that you have an explanation, where do you go from here? How do you make a change?

  • Or maybe neurodiversity isn’t anything new, and you’ve been a veteran of phone alarms, to-do lists, and juggling prescription picks-ups for a long time. You’ve been making it work, but does it really need to take this much energy? Now you’re finding yourself in a position where you could do with some clarity and perspective.

  • Perhaps you don’t have an official diagnosis but a lot about neurodiversity resonates with you. You don’t need to have an official label to move forward and start feeling better. You can get unstuck, and we’re here to work with you if you’re interested unpacking whether pursuing an assessment makes sense. We can help you navigate this process of a diagnosis, and work with you to find the right medication and dosages that work.

We deliver impactful therapy treatments for those with ADHD, AuDHD, and autism, always coming from a place of affirmation and strength.

Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:

Knowledgeable and skilled: Our therapists are Master’s level trained Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) who come armed with our smarts and a keen sense of instinct. We are able to adapt our sessions using techniques from (but not limited to) cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory, narrative therapy, and humanistic gestalt to deliver tailored and specific counselling that work the best for you in achieving your goals. We also understand the limitations of these techniques when working with those who are neurodivergent, and make the appropriate adjustments.

Neurodivergent-Affirming: All our therapists are neurodivergent and our therapy techniques are strength-based. Your journey thus far reflects your creativity, resilience, empathy, and strength. We will use these qualities to develop fresh tools and strategies. Empowerment starts from building upon your authentic self.

Trauma-informed: we understand therapy can bring up unexpected traumas and anxieties and we are able to support you through this. We create a space that is safe and welcoming.

Inclusive: Our therapists are either part of the queer community or allies. We recognize that there are many ways of being. You don’t have to feel the need to explain your gender identity, sexuality, or non-traditional relationship style to us.

Ready to get started? Here are the deets.

Specialized neurodivergent therapy sessions at $145/50 minutes for individual counselling, and $195/50 minutes for relationship counselling. We see both adults and teens. Talk to us about sliding scale options.

All therapists are Registered Clinical Counsellors, and covered by most extended benefit plans. Access conveniently online, or attend in-person in our wheelchair-accessible office in Downtown Vancouver.

Feel free to roam, tic, stim, or fidget during sessions.

or call us: 236.339.4443

Sunward Journeys is founded by August Wambold, RCC, a queer therapist with ADHD.

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