Ange McMillan

Accredited Counsellor

I set up Elemental Health in 2015 after running counselling services for young people in schools and sixth forms.​

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I realised that, with many young people, there was a lack of knowledge about what might be happening physically, emotionally, and in their relationships with others, so I began to teach PHSE sessions on emotional literacy to Year 9s.

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My aim was simple: to help young people help each other and, in doing so, help themselves.

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I then went on to train as a Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid instructor before developing my own training programmes based on my experiences in the therapy room.

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As more and more of our anxious clients were being diagnosed as neurodivergent, I then decided to pursue my own diagnosis, and in my late 40's was diagnosed as autistic.

Suddenly, everything felt like it made sense. 

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I am an MBACP Accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, and trainer with 18 years of therapeutic experience.

As an Autistic practitioner, that lived experience runs through every training I design and every session I deliver.

I believe that with the understanding and support of calm, regulated and connected adults, it becomes easier for every young person to thrive. 

My training is trauma-responsive, neuro-affirming and focused on creating an inclusive space for all.

I am currently developing and co-producing a group support programme through my community interest company, Augmenting Therapy, to help meet the needs of our neurodivergent clients.

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