A Therapeutic Workbook for Supporting the Wellbeing of Neurodivergent Clients by Louise Lucas - ISBN: 9781805018469
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Affirming, inclusive therapy for neurodivergent clients: knowledge, understanding, acceptance.
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A Therapeutic Workbook for Supporting the Wellbeing of Neurodivergent Clients

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    144 pages

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    21 September 2026

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Summary

As understanding of neurodiversity deepens, mental health professionals are increasingly called to adapt their practice to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients. Traditional therapeutic models can unintentionally overlook or pathologise neurodivergent experiences, leaving clients feeling unseen and unsupported. Grounded in lived experience and clinical expertise, Louise Lucas offers a compassionate, CFT-informed framework that centres affirmation, inclusion and curiosity.

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ISBN-13:9781805018469
ISBN-10:1805018469
Author:Louise Lucas
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:21 September 2026
Weight:320g
Dimensions:16mm x 214mm x 276mm
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Critics Review

Louise Lucas has created a powerful, affirming, and deeply compassionate resource that truly honours neurodivergent lived experiences. This workbook is an invaluable guide for practitioners seeking to work more ethically, anti-oppressively, and confidently alongside neurodivergent clients. – Myira Khan * Anti-Oppressive Practitioner, Therapist, Supervisor & Author of Working Within Diversity and The Muslim Guide to Wellbeing *
It’s great to understand why you’re struggling. But what then? Clients ask “Yes, but HOW?” And in this book - which is not theory but experience - Louise gives the answer. And in such a fluid, clear, detailed and empathic way that it can be adapted to pretty much anyone. It’s tailored to neurodivergent people, certainly, but the neurodiversity paradigm is inclusive, not exclusive - as is this wonderful book. – Practitioner Member PCT Scotland at Ettrick Counselling * Max Marnau MA MLitt PG Dip MNCPS (Acc) *
A much needed resource for therapists working with neurodivergent clients, straightforward language and an appealing, collaborative, compassionate model which makes sense. – Carla Boulton * Counsellor, Supervisor and Coach *
A sensitive and deeply practical guide to supporting neurodivergent wellbeing. Louise brings together accessible strategies that will resonate with therapists seeking to translate neurodivergent affirming principles into meaningful, compassionate practice in the therapy room. Perfect for practitioners wishing to build their affirming toolkit. – Amy Peters * Author of Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy: Rethinking Approaches for Autistic and ADHD Clients *
Reading this book, as an autistic adult, was incredibly affirming and illuminating. This will be a powerful tool for mental health professionals to understand and support their neurodivergent clients. – Sarah Shotts * Autistic Artist & Author *
This is a clear, practical, accessible workbook for therapists supporting neurodivergent clients. Lucas brings the Neurodivergent Wellbeing Model to life through collaborative, intersectional practice, with tools like the excellent Spiky Profile Mapper. I know I’ll keep returning to this book! – Katy Lees * Psychotherapist and author of Queer Minds and The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-Being *
Structured yet truly neuroaffirming, this workbook supports clients to meet their neurodivergent selves without shame, while recognising privilege, systemic oppression, and the limits of individual agency. A much-needed publication that I’ve enthusiastically incorporated into my practice. – Jade Farrington * neurodivergent counsellor and therapist at and creator of Jade’s Neurodiversity Newsletter *
If Neuro-affirming practice is at the heart of what you do then this book NEEDS to be at the core of how you work! Compassionatley blending theory, expertise and lived experience. Louise will transform your way of working with neurodivergence. – Claire Hendrickson * Therapist & Founder of Neuro By Nature Therapy *
Louise’s knowledge, insight and compassion shine from every page. Her lived experience and clinical expertise supports work with neurodivergent clients and your own uniquely wired brain. Use these practical tools to build a more collaborative, inclusive and sustainable practice. – Eve Menezes Cunningham * AuDHDer, author, columnist and podcast host at Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD *
A compassionate and practical book, grounded in clinical experience, that is bound to help both therapists and their clients. – Josephine Hughes * MBACP (Accred), host of the Good Enough Counsellors podcast *
This is the book everyone supporting ND folks needs to read! This is a beautiful in invitation to keep examining your beliefs, model the curiosity and self-compassion we are asking clients to develop and sit with the discomfort of not knowing all the answers! – Romy Graichen * Psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer *

About The Author

Louise Lucas

Louise Lucas is a neurodivergent and queer therapist, supervisor, and trainer. With an MSc in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, she specialises in working with neurodivergent clients and supporting fellow therapists to develop affirmative, ethical, and sustainable practice. She is the founder of Curiosity Spot and creator of the Two Spirals Model and is based in the UK.

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