How to get here and what it looks like: Tips for neurodivergent clients

Finding your way to WYC’s Offices
  • Our address is 68 St. George’s Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8AH
  • The what three words is: makeovers.pops.gasp
  • The nearest bus stop is either Upper Brook Street which is then a 2 minute walk to the building OR Jewry Street which is then a 5 minute walk

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  • We are located between Papa John’s and Catch fish and chips
  • The sign says ‘The Winchester Centre’

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  • As you approach the entrance, there is an intercom on the left
  • Press the numbers 3 0 3 then ‘call’

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  • This is written on the door if you forget
  • Script for talking on the intercom:
  • “Hello, my name is…. and I am here for counselling”
  • The door will buzz open automatically, stand back and wait for the door to open
  • Walk up the stairs and follow the signs for WYC which is on the 2nd floor
  • There is a lift which you can use to the left of the stairs at the bottom

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  • You can use any of the toilets, there are male, female, gender neutral.
  • At the top of the stairs, there is our door, don’t knock just go right in
  • When you go in there will be someone at the desk- go up to them and say what your name is
  • “Hi my name is…”
  • They will ask you to take a seat

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  • Your counsellor will come to get you and take you to a room
  • Photos of the WYC counsellors are on the website in the ‘Meet the Team’ section

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  • It should be the same room each session

What happens in your session and how to advocate for yourself

  • Don’t be afraid to ask your counsellor for adjustments- they are there to help you
  • Things you might consider asking for: turning off bright overhead lights, more time to answer questions, a break in the middle of your session, information about the next session
  • Take tools to help you- stim toys, communication cards
  • You can have someone accompany you to the session but they will have to wait outside
  • If you think of something you didn’t say in the session, you can email admin@winchyc.org or write it down and give it to your counsellor next time
  • There may be some small talk at the beginning of the session

We look forward to welcoming you.

In the meantime, please visit the links below, which you may find useful:

Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Counselling – Autistic Mental Health

Accessible information (autism.org.uk)

Seeking help with mental health (autism.org.uk)