Autism Counselling Can Help You
If you have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or feel that you may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, counselling can help you understand how this relates to your daily life and what a diagnosis may mean to you.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented counselling system. It is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interrelated, and that you can effect great personal change if you change one of these three areas.
Katherine’s Book – Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum
This comprehensive book shows how to develop the tools necessary to help people on the spectrum cope with their emotions, anxieties, and confusion about the often overwhelming world that surrounds them.
Adult Employment Supports
Katherine in her retirement continues to support those with ASD as a Mental Health Director for Focus Ability CCC Inc.
Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities
Katherine Paxton was a Canadian Certified Counsellor supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, multiple disabilities, and dual diagnoses (or multiple diagnoses). Katherine retired in 2022.
Reviews of Katherine’s Book
“Although it is written from a medical model perspective, there is no stereoptyping, and the language is respectful and empathetic… Counselling people on the autism spectrum is full of useful tips…”
-Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal