Dafiny Alves

You are neurodivergent, or think you might be?

You often find yourself people-pleasing, struggling with intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking, or persistent negative thinking.

You may feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or disconnected from your own needs after years of adapting to other people’s expectations. You may be looking for understanding, relief from distress, and practical tools to build boundaries, trust yourself, and develop a more compassionate relationship with your thoughts and emotions.

These are some of the main issues I can help you with. ☝️

Many of my clients seek support for anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, OCD, people-pleasing, difficulties with emotional regulation, executive dysfunction, and understanding and embracing their neurodivergence.

If you recognise yourself in any of these challenges, I will probably be a good fit for you. Together, we can explore your experiences, make sense of what you're going through, and work towards finding the understanding, self-compassion, and right accommodations you need.

I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals and, as someone who is neurodivergent myself, I understand that your experiences may not always fit neatly into conventional ideas of how you are “supposed” to think, feel, or behave. I have also noticed that sharing this lived understanding can create a particularly positive connection with many of my neurodivergent clients.

A few things to know about me: people have described me as quirky or peculiar, and I am definitely funny (or at least, I have been told so!). I have also been told I have an accent. I'm easy to talk to, I don't judge, and I genuinely want to understand your experience. And, thanks to my dyscalculia, numbers are definitely not my greatest strength—but I usually get there eventually!

I love what I do, and I find it incredibly rewarding to work with young adults. I don't believe therapy is magic, but it is about understanding your experiences, reducing distress, and developing practical and sustainable strategies that work for you. Together, we can work towards greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and long-term well-being.