Anxiety & neurodiversity
Hiding who you are to fit in can take a huge toll. Counselling can help you understand it and find more freedom.
Understanding
Masking is hiding or suppressing parts of yourself, such as natural reactions, interests or needs, to fit in or stay safe. It is common among autistic and ADHD people and others who learned they needed to hide.
Over time masking can lead to exhaustion, anxiety and loss of identity.
How I help
Seeing when and why you mask.
Finding safer ways to be yourself.
Building rest and boundaries into life.
Questions
Not always, but constant masking is costly. We can explore when it helps and when it harms.
Not necessarily. It is about choice and safety.
About Clare Kiernan
I bring over 25 years of counselling experience, a compassionate, collaborative and evidence-informed approach, and a commitment to working at your pace. I am a BACP accredited counsellor and qualified clinical supervisor.
You don't have to do this alone
Get in touch to talk about how I can support you. There is no pressure and no obligation.