About Us
Welcome to Stripey Horse Counselling CIC
About Us
About Us
Stripey Horse Counselling is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that specialises in the provision of counselling, support and training for the neurodivergent community, their families and loved ones. As co-founders, Amy and Ivan are deeply committed to serving the neurodivergent community and have both professional and lived experience of neurodivergence.
As a CIC, our primary focus is on supporting the neurodivergent community. Our goal is to make a difference by providing affordable therapy.
We aim to keep our costs as low as possible and any surplus funds generated by running our service are either re-invested into the business to improve the services we offer, or donated to charities that align with our community.
Stripey Horse Counselling is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that specialises in the provision of counselling, support and training for the neurodivergent community, their families and loved ones. As co-founders, Amy and Ivan are deeply committed to serving the neurodivergent community and have both professional and lived experience of neurodivergence.
As a CIC, our primary focus is on supporting the neurodivergent community. Our goal is to make a difference by providing affordable therapy.
We aim to keep our costs as low as possible and any surplus funds generated by running our service are either re-invested into the business to improve the services we offer, or donated to charities that align with our community.
Book an initial chat and assessment with Amy or Ivan
Book an initial chat and assessment with Amy or Ivan
How support grows
A clearer pathway through Stripey Horse
From accessible counselling placements to specialist therapy and training, we support neurodivergent people and the communities around them holistically.
01
Stripey Horse Placement Service
Providing low-cost counselling via experienced counsellors and psychotherapists in training.
02
Stripey Horse Therapist Collective
Qualified, specialised and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists providing medium-cost therapy.
03
Stripey Horse Training Services
Neurodiversity-specific training and support for workplaces, schools, colleges, families, charities and community services.
04
Family and Relationship Support
Support for parents, partners, carers and loved ones who are trying to understand neurodivergence with more care.
05
Community and Workplace Insight
Helping schools, colleges, charities and workplaces build environments where neurodivergent people are better understood.
06
Long-Term Neuro-Affirming Care
Ongoing support that respects difference, builds trust over time and helps people feel less alone in their lives.
01
Stripey Horse Placement Service
Providing low-cost counselling via experienced counsellors and psychotherapists in training.
02
Stripey Horse Therapist Collective
Qualified, specialised and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists providing medium-cost therapy.
03
Stripey Horse Training Services
Neurodiversity-specific training and support for workplaces, schools, colleges, families, charities and community services.
04
Family and Relationship Support
Support for parents, partners, carers and loved ones who are trying to understand neurodivergence with more care.
05
Community and Workplace Insight
Helping schools, colleges, charities and workplaces build environments where neurodivergent people are better understood.
06
Long-Term Neuro-Affirming Care
Ongoing support that respects difference, builds trust over time and helps people feel less alone in their lives.
01
Stripey Horse Placement Service
Providing low-cost counselling via experienced counsellors and psychotherapists in training.
02
Stripey Horse Therapist Collective
Qualified, specialised and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists providing medium-cost therapy.
03
Stripey Horse Training Services
Neurodiversity-specific training and support for workplaces, schools, colleges, families, charities and community services.
04
Family and Relationship Support
Support for parents, partners, carers and loved ones who are trying to understand neurodivergence with more care.
05
Community and Workplace Insight
Helping schools, colleges, charities and workplaces build environments where neurodivergent people are better understood.
06
Long-Term Neuro-Affirming Care
Ongoing support that respects difference, builds trust over time and helps people feel less alone in their lives.
Meet the Co-founders
Meet Ivan and Amy
Two qualified therapists offering calm, thoughtful support for the neurodivergent community.
Ivan
Co-Founder: I’m an experienced neuro-affirming gestalt therapist, with extensive lived-experience of neurodiversity, gained as a result of my own neurodivergence and from being the proud father of two autistic sons. I also have over 40 years experience of helping others, gained from senior leadership, developmental and coaching roles in the corporate IT world.
Style: calm
Pace: unhurried
Ivan
Co-Founder: I’m an experienced neuro-affirming gestalt therapist, with extensive lived-experience of neurodiversity, gained as a result of my own neurodivergence and from being the proud father of two autistic sons. I also have over 40 years experience of helping others, gained from senior leadership, developmental and coaching roles in the corporate IT world.
Style: calm
Pace: unhurried
Amy
Co-Founder: I’m a UKCP-qualified and accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with lived experience of autism and extensive experience as a teacher and leader. I hold a PGCE, Level 5 CMI qualification in Leadership and Management, and AFC coaching certification. I work therapeutically with adults and provide mental health support and training across young people, families, businesses and educational settings. I’m passionate about creating warm, safe and neuro-affirming spaces where people feel understood, valued and able to be themselves.
Style: warm
Pace: steady
Amy
Co-Founder: I’m a UKCP-qualified and accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with lived experience of autism and extensive experience as a teacher and leader. I hold a PGCE, Level 5 CMI qualification in Leadership and Management, and AFC coaching certification. I work therapeutically with adults and provide mental health support and training across young people, families, businesses and educational settings. I’m passionate about creating warm, safe and neuro-affirming spaces where people feel understood, valued and able to be themselves.
Style: warm
Pace: steady
FAQ
Questions you might have
If you are unsure about anything, you are welcome to ask. No question is too small.
Do you offer in-person and online sessions?
How many sessions do you offer / how many sessions will I need?
I don’t have a diagnosis. Am I eligible for your service?
I need support with my parent / child / spouse / sibling / best friend. Can you help me?
Are all your therapists neurodivergent?
Why are there different rates for different services?
Are sessions really confidential?
FAQ
Questions you might have
If you are unsure about anything, you are welcome to ask. No question is too small.
Do you offer in-person and online sessions?
How many sessions do you offer / how many sessions will I need?
I don’t have a diagnosis. Am I eligible for your service?
I need support with my parent / child / spouse / sibling / best friend. Can you help me?
Are all your therapists neurodivergent?
Why are there different rates for different services?
Are sessions really confidential?
FAQ
Questions you might have
If you are unsure about anything, you are welcome to ask. No question is too small.
Do you offer in-person and online sessions?
How many sessions do you offer / how many sessions will I need?
I don’t have a diagnosis. Am I eligible for your service?
I need support with my parent / child / spouse / sibling / best friend. Can you help me?
Are all your therapists neurodivergent?
Why are there different rates for different services?
Are sessions really confidential?
Start Your Journey
If you are ready to start your journey, or you just want to ask an initial question before going any further, book a chat with one of our co-founders
Start Your Journey
If you are ready to start your journey, or you just want to ask an initial question before going any further, book a chat with one of our co-founders
Start Your Journey
If you are ready to start your journey, or you just want to ask an initial question before going any further, book a chat with one of our co-founders