In partnership with Sunbeams Community Hub Great Yarmouth
Mental Health Counselling
Our holistic approach means we are committed to helping parent carers as well as embracing children's neurodiversity. In cooperation with Chrysalis, we are pleased to offer mental health counselling to parent carers on our IN TANDEM WITH FAMILIES programme.
We know from our own experience that looking after a neurodivergent child impacts on all areas of life and, at times, you may experience anxiety, low mood and burnout / carer's fatigue. Talking therapy can alleviate stressors and allows you a safe space to share worries and frustrations. All our services, including our Chrysalis Counselling, are guaranteed to be non-judgemental, welcoming and person-centred.
This service is available for the duration of our programme and beyond (up to one year).
Please contact us directly to find out more.
Lizzie Brockbank, Mental Health Student Counsellor
Hey, my name is Lizzy.
I have recently qualified as a Hypnotherapist and am now a student counsellor, currently completing Level 4 Counselling Skills and Theory, soon progressing onto Level 5
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice with Chrysalis. I am joining the Paradigm team as a student counsellor.
I'm bringing a variety of skills to support you with whatever challenge life has
presented for you, bringing a wealth of personal and professional experience and passion for celebrating neurodiversity.
Alongside my studies, I work as a Peer Support Worker for Norfolk and Waveney Mind in a role close to my heart. I'm privileged to share my own lived experience with my own mental health journey, modelling that recovery IS possible!
I am a very proud Autistic ADHDer, but sadly it's taken a lot of personal work to feel this way and finally discover and embrace my authentic self. Being diagnosed as an adult, I recognise first-hand the impact of a delayed diagnosis and lack of support and understanding can have on a child/young person and their families'/care givers' development and wellbeing.
I'm a proud Mum of three wonderful children. My son is AuDHD (combined Autism and ADHD) and OCD. My daughter and youngest little firecracker was born with a rare genetic condition, development delay and potentially Autism/ADHD. Although my personal experience puts me in the best position to advocate for and support my children, I always say 'if you've met one person with Autism, you've met one autistic person'. We are all so beautifully different and that's OK.
I am absolutely delighted to join Paradigm on their mission which is close to my heart and am immensely proud to advocate for neurodiversity. To change the narrative, one person at a time, with a vital strength-based and affirming approach to support people reaching their full potential.
Lizzy