The Norwich Centre

The autistic spectrum is a broad umbrella incorporating such terms as ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’, ‘Autism’, ‘High Functioning Autism’ and ‘Autistic spectrum disorder’. Many children and adults who have diagnoses within the spectrum are able to attend mainstream schools, colleges and workplaces, yet they can experience a great deal of confusion and anxiety in any social setting.

This workshop will focus on the autistic thinking style and how this impacts on everyday living and in particular on the counselling relationship. Time will be given to input/discussion, experiential processing and discussion of case work where desirable by participants.

Jan Hawkins has been practising as a Person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist, group worker, supervisor and freelance trainer for the past 19 years. She has been working with adolescents and adults with within the autistic spectrum for 26 years and has an adult son who has autism. She also gives training on issues relevant to learning disabilities, taking her understanding of the inner worlds of her clients to residential care workers, support workers, social workers, teachers and counsellors. Jan is the author of ‘Voices of the Voiceless: Person-centred approaches and people with learning difficulties’ (PCCS Books 2002).

Places must be booked in advance. For a booking form please click here.

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Fees for all events are payable in advance. Limited reductions may be available in cases of financial hardship. Cancellations at less than one week’s notice will not be refunded. Refunds less 20% will be made if cancellations are received up to one week before the date of the event. If it is necessary for us to cancel an event we will notify you and refund the full fee.