Counselling is offered for:
Asperger Syndrome.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Living with an ASD.
Social Skills training.
Family issues related to ASD.
Relationship problems.
Separation and divorce.
Childhood abuse.
Sexuality issues.
Stress/Depression.
Personal growth.
Work related issues.
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Asperger syndrome affects nearly one in every one hundred people. It is a developmental disorder and will cause difficulty in communication, both verbal and non-verbal, social relationships and a poor imaginative ability producing a lack of empathetic thought.
It is almost inevitable that these difficulties will have a negative effect on a couple or family relationship. Problems can be poor communication skills, sexual problems, misunderstandings, social difficulties, and a feeling of not being valued or understood.
These problems will affect both the people with Asperger syndrome and the people living with them.
Counselling has been proven to increase self esteem and help individuals and couples to develop a better understanding of both themselves and significant others in their lives.
When the counsellor has an understanding of the implications of Asperger Syndrome, it has been shown to offer both partners greater cognisance of each other's perspective.
Counselling takes place at Maxine's counselling centre which is located approximately five minutes walk from both Coventry railway station and the city centre. There is on road parking for up to two hours.
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Maxine worked for many years as a Relate Couple Counsellor and is fully qualified in all areas of relationship counselling. Her work encompasses individuals, couples and families affected by Asperger syndrome.
Maxine is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and abides by their Code of Ethics and professional conduct. As is usual Maxine receives regular supervision and is constantly seeking to develop and hone her professional skills.
Counselling offers people the freedom to explore and express feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Confidentiality and professional ethics are strictly adhered to.
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Maxine has received some excellent and encouraging feedback from couples I have counselled when one of the partners has been affected by Asperger syndrome.
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Here are a few extracts from letters I have received:
"Meeting Maxine answered many years of questions as she recognized my husband's ways as Asperger's.
I am indebted to Maxine who has helped me re-look at my marriage as she understands me and my husband's
difficulties."
"For us as a couple it was crunch time, years of trying to be a normal couple in a normal relationship had us
both on our knees and without the intensive counselling and support Maxine provided we have no doubt
in saying that we would have separated and divorced.
My husband is now aware of his problem areas and he has learnt from Maxine to work on them for his own benefit as well as for those who exist with him.
Thanks to your counselling we are together still and look forward to many happy and accepting times ahead with our children as a family."
"I cannot stress enough how this specialist counselling that Maxine gave us, along with her excellent book helped us both stay with our relationship, we have been together for 20 years and have three children.
It is still a struggle, but we now have the knowledge, the skills and the will to stay together".
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If you are interested in Individual, Couple or Family Counselling then either call The Park Counselling Centre on 02476-224422 to arrange an appointment.
If you require a little more information then please Download PDF or email me at as@maxineaston.co.uk.
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