About Tanya
I'm Tanya Beechey, a person-centred counsellor providing neurodivergent-affirming counselling in Norwich, and a Registered Member of the BACP (membership number 00663004).
I was diagnosed as AuDHD later in life, and that diagnosis changed how I understand almost everything I'd struggled with before it — including, eventually, how I practise as a counsellor. I know what it's like to spend years wondering why things that seem to come easily to other people feel so hard. I know how much it can mean to finally sit with someone who isn't waiting for you to be different.
Whether you have a diagnosis, are waiting for one, or are simply exploring whether autism or ADHD fits your experience, you don't need to justify that here. That's the starting point the whole practice is built on.
My professional background
By professional background, I'm a qualified social worker. Since qualifying, I've worked within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including a specialist neurodevelopmental pathway of CAMHS, supporting neurodivergent young people and their families. Much of this involved helping parents build a clearer understanding of their child's diagnosis and develop practical strategies to support them at home, as well as helping young people themselves understand and manage their emotions and build their self-esteem.
I've also spent four years working within a Neurodiversity pathway for the NHS, undertaking assessments for autism and ADHD, alongside further diagnostic work for private providers. Alongside this clinical experience, I hold a background in psychology and counselling, which now underpins my work as a person-centred counsellor.
Why this work matters to me
Neurodivergence runs through my own family, including my adult children, and I hold my own AuDHD diagnosis, received later in life. I firmly believe that neurodivergence is a difference, not a disability — and I've seen, both personally and professionally, the significant role that diagnosis can play in helping someone understand themselves. Being part of that process, whenever I can, feels like a genuine privilege.
It's this combination — professional training in a neurodevelopmental pathway, and lived experience of neurodivergence within my own family — that shapes how I work with neurodivergent adults and children, and why I care so much about helping people thrive on their own terms.
How I work
Being yourself doesn't mean refusing to grow or change — it means growing in your own direction, learning to listen to your own values, your instincts, and what feels true for you. When we can stop pretending and begin accepting who we are, we start living more authentically, and can find peace, strength, and the kind of quiet confidence that can't be faked.
Particularly in modern life, when social media can make every moment one of comparing ourselves to others, it's easy to lose sight of that. I want that sense of authenticity for you — whatever stage of understanding yourself you're at.
Continuing to learn
I'm committed to continually developing my understanding of the issues that affect my clients, and to working safely and ethically. As part of this, I regularly take part in further training and research, including:
- A Neuroaffirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients
- Training on Sensory Awareness and Regulation
- Working Inclusively with the LGBTQ+ Community
- Coaching Across Racial Differences
- Neurodivergent Coaching (in progress)
- Regular specialist supervision focused on neuro-affirming practice
- Participation in neurodivergent peer support and consultation groups
- Ongoing training in sensory-informed and trauma-sensitive approaches
- Staying current with post-diagnostic support frameworks
If any of this feels familiar, or you're simply curious whether this could be the right fit for you, get in touch or book a session — I'd love to hear from you.