Lii Brooke, autistic therapist
In person in Gerrards Cross and online across the UK and the Republic of Ireland
Is it better to choose an autistic counsellor if you are autistic?
Yes. Working with an autistic therapist means less explaining, faster understanding, and genuine insight into the exhaustion of masking and sensory overwhelm amongst other autistic experiences. An autistic counsellor is likely to accommodate your sensory and communication preferences because they know just how important this may be for you.
My name is Lii Brooke. I am an autistic counsellor, data analyst and postgraduate researcher, offering in-person mental health therapy sessions in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, and online across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
I specialise in supporting late-diagnosed autistic professionals in tech, academia, law and other demanding careers to:
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recover from and prevent burnout
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safely reduce workplace masking
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manage rumination, anxiety and depression
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gain emotional regulation
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negotiate positive relationships
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navigate post-diagnosis questions
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understand autistic identity
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thrive at work
Love the intensity of being absorbed in what truly interests you, be it coding or research? Find interruptions painful? I am with you. As a data analyst in a management consultancy, I understand both the satisfaction of deep technical work and the exhaustion of frequent meetings and surprise Slack huddles.
You don't have to get through life exhausted, confused and misunderstood. Things can be better. Perhaps it's time to build on your strengths.
My clients walk away from sessions calm, confident and hopeful about their future.
O., IT professional
"I'm surprised by the fact that this was the first time I didn't descend into trying to say the "right" things and be a people pleaser. That was a pretty big deal for me. I'm guessing there must be a lot in this idea that neurodivergent therapy works better."
Qualifications and professional background:
why this matters for your therapy
I bring 17+ years of analytical and commercial experience across management consulting, commercial research, transport infrastructure, FMCG and retail in addition to being an accredited mental health therapist. For the past few years I have been a Data Specialist at Accenture on a central government project. Amongst my previous roles were Senior Data Analyst at IGD forecasting global consumer markets and Category Manager at Network Rail responsible for a multi-million annual income from property. I have continued to study alongside full-time work throughout my career...because there may not be a second life.
My own path has been anything but linear. I did a BA in art, it came naturally, the flow was addictive. I have loved philosophy and literature for as long as I can remember. Whilst humanities have been my escape, there is also the deep-rooted fascination with systems and numbers. This is not something that comes easily to me at all. The harsh reality of needing to make a living has played a big role. I am in awe of maths (and anyone who can do it!). I consciously challenge myself to overcome my fears and embrace ordered systems. It remains an ongoing personal "feat" and the reason why analytical work is both fulfilling and precarious for me.
I am telling you my story because what I offer isn't just theoretical knowledge...I've lived the reality of an unconventional pathway, staying afloat in stressful analytical and operational jobs. I know what it's like to feel like you are on the cusp of something enthralling at work whilst also falling apart at home. So if you are looking for a major change or wondering what life would have been like had you taken a different route, I really understand.
I know how it feels to sense your potential and fear it never being fulfilled. I know about regret.
I also believe very strongly that life to a significant degree is in your own hands. Choose wisely and choose freely.
Core credentials
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Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Postgraduate Certificate in Autism with Distinction, Sheffield Hallam University (2025)
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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Windsor Forest Colleges Group (2023)
Academic qualifications
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PhD researcher in Autism Studies, Sheffield Hallam University (starting February 2026) - Research focus: autistic success and wellness in context of autistic heterogeneity
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Graduate Diploma in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (2020)
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MSc International Business Management with Distinction, University of West London (2012)
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BA (Hons) in Illustration, University of the Arts London (2007)
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Foundation Diploma in Fine Art with Merit, University of the Arts London (2004)
My therapeutic approach combines person-centred and solution-focused modalities within an autism-affirming framework. I draw on the clinical theory and experience as well as on the lived reality of being an autistic professional, juggling career demands, family responsibilities and personal wellbeing.
Have a look at the dedicated FAQs page as well as the questions below for more information.
Responsible practice
You will be reassured to know, my counselling practice is run diligently:
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Full professional insurance
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Clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate
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Legislation-compliant data handling, registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Session availability
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All day Thursday and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
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In-person in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire (Office 235, Building 1, Chalfont Park, SL9 0BG)
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Online across the UK and the Republic of Ireland
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Insurance accepted: Aviva, AXA Health, Cigna Healthcare, General & Medical, Vitality and WPA
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Session fee is £100
Frequently asked questions about working with an autistic therapist
Do you work with clients who aren't autistic?
Yes, I am trained as a mental health generalist and have extensive experience in supporting non-autistic clients with a variety of concerns from low self-esteem to family issues. However, my expertise lies in understanding the exhaustion autistic people in demanding careers may experience, trying to balance work and home responsibilities in environments that may not suit them. I specialise in recovery from autistic burnout and safe reduction of masking.
If my message speaks to you, I would be very glad to support you.
How long does therapy for autistic people typically take?
This really depends on individual intentions, preferences and circumstances. Some clients work towards specific goals and choose to complete the series once the goals are achieved. For example, a number of my former clients chose to focus on learning to manage anxiety and came to the end of therapy soon after they felt in control. Others see therapy as an ongoing service to help process experiences, regulate emotions and clarify thoughts. On average my clients stay for around nine sessions. There are a few people, who have been working with me for over a year.
We'll discuss what makes sense for your situation.
What's different about therapy with an autistic therapist?
You won't need to explain why interruptions feel like physical pain, why you need detailed project specifications or why small talk feels futile and exhausting.
Sadly I often find autistic people may have common unhappy experiences like being bullied and ostracised. But also some happy ones like excelling at a skill or being deeply absorbed in a subject. I know both firsthand. This saves significant time and energy in sessions.
My therapy office is adapted to sensory sensitivities with dimmed lights and absence of noise. And if we are meeting virtually you are very welcome to turn the camera off or pace around in your space or even lie down on the floor.
If open questions and naming emotions is difficult, we can absolutely go with guided closed questions and focusing on thoughts instead.
Do you understand the specific pressures of demanding careers such as tech?
Yes. I work as a data analyst myself and understand the intensity of analytical work, the energy drain of context-switching and the particular challenges autistic people may face in highly collaborative, meeting-heavy environments.
But I also know the joys and can have a fairly good stab at what is still keeping you there...