Safe Base Psychology

15/07/2026

🌼 Bookings open for September 🌼

Are you looking for a supportive, neuro-affirmative, and positive experience for an autism assessment?

Based in Sheffield, our team provides NICE-guideline compliant assessments led by an experienced Speech and Language Therapist and a Consultant Psychologist.

✨ What makes our approach different?

We believe that a meaningful assessment requires time and connection. Our process is designed to be thorough and respectful:

✅ Relationship-Led: We provide multiple sessions to ensure we truly connect with your child and understand how they experience the world.

✅Contextual Understanding: We include a school visit where appropriate to see how your child manages in different environments.

✅ Meaningful Feedback: You will receive a dedicated feedback session, giving you the space to talk through the findings and make sense of the results together.

✅ Autistic Perspective: We assess through a respectful, non-pathologising lens.

✅ In-Person Focused: We prioritise face-to-face sessions for children to ensure the highest quality of care, though parent-only consultations can be conducted online for your convenience.

✅ Child and Adult assessments available.

If you would like to see if we are the right fit for you or your child, please reach out to arrange a free consultation.

Email: [email protected]

Call: 07303068172

Learn more at our websites:
www.safebasepsychology.co.uk | www.sea-therapy.co.uk



SEA Therapy - Support Education Autism

02/07/2026

19/05/2026

For me it is often bitter sweet when sessions come to an end.

I feel very lucky to be able to support children, young people and families through different parts of their journey, and it’s always special to see how much progress can happen over time.

Today I received some beautiful flowers and a lovely card. I will definitely miss my little Guess Who partner, who reminded me how important it is to notice the small details.

Very grateful for the kindness, trust and moments shared along the way 🌸

14/05/2026

🌼 Only 2 Spaces Left for an Autism Assessment 🌼

Are you looking for a supportive, neuro-affirmative, and positive experience for an autism assessment?

We have two spaces remaining to complete a full assessment and report before the end of this academic year.

Based in Sheffield, our team provides NICE-guideline compliant assessments led by an experienced Speech and Language Therapist and a Consultant Psychologist.

✨ What makes our approach different?

We believe that a meaningful assessment requires time and connection. Our process is designed to be thorough and respectful:

✅ Relationship-Led: We provide multiple sessions to ensure we truly connect with your child and understand how they experience the world.

✅Contextual Understanding: We include a school visit where appropriate to see how your child manages in different environments.

✅ Meaningful Feedback: You will receive a dedicated feedback session, giving you the space to talk through the findings and make sense of the results together.

✅ Autistic Perspective: We assess through a respectful, non-pathologising lens.

✅ In-Person Focused: We prioritise face-to-face sessions for children to ensure the highest quality of care, though parent-only consultations can be conducted online for your convenience.

If you would like to see if we are the right fit for your family, please reach out to arrange a free consultation.

Email: [email protected]

Call: 07303068172

Learn more at our websites:
www.safebasepsychology.co.uk | www.sea-therapy.co.uk

01/04/2026

Continuing professional development is such an important part of our practice and is often a reminder that as therapists, we are always evolving and continually refining our understanding.

Recently I have been revisiting the ACT metaphor of the “two mountains” and found it especially meaningful. As therapists, we hold a different vantage point, we are not above our clients, we are simply on another mountain. This can sometimes give us a clearer view of their terrain.

The two mountains metaphor reinforces a value I’ve always tried to hold......that the client is the expert in their own life. Our role is not to direct or “fix,” but to walk alongside, offering perspective where helpful, while remaining grounded in humility.

We are all fallible. And perhaps that’s exactly what allows for genuine connection, curiosity, and growth on both mountains. Whilst the clients and families I work with are often grateful for their time in therapy, I am equally grateful for how they shape my practice and deepen the richness of my understanding.

26/03/2026

Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children and parents alike. Just as our children look to us for help understanding their feelings, parents need support along the way too.

Reach out to Safe Base Psychology for more resources and guidance.

27/02/2026

Interoceptive Awareness 🌼 🧘‍♀️

Interestingly, therapy often seems to move in quiet seasonal themes and this week, interoceptive awareness has booked itself into a few of my therapy rooms at once! So I thought I’d share a little exercise and explanation.

As spring begins to emerge on the horizon, many of us notice subtle shifts……lighter mornings, birds returning, a sense of movement after winter’s stillness. Just as nature transitions gradually, our internal world is also constantly changing. One powerful and often overlooked skill that supports emotional wellbeing is interoceptive awareness.

Interoceptive awareness is our ability to notice and understand signals coming from within the body.

Our emotions don’t start in our thoughts alone. They show up physically first. It could be a tightening in the chest, warmth in the face, a flutter in the stomach, heaviness in the shoulders. When we strengthen our awareness of these internal sensations, we give ourselves an earlier opportunity to regulate emotions rather than becoming overwhelmed by them.

Research shows that improved interoceptive awareness supports emotional regulation because it helps us:�• recognise emotional states sooner�• differentiate between feelings (e.g., anxiety vs excitement)�• respond with intention rather than reaction

Here’s a Short Self-Guided Spring Check-In

Take 2 minutes today:
1. Pause and sit comfortably.
2. Notice your breathing without changing it.
3. Ask yourself: What sensations can I feel inside my body right now?
4. Scan slowly from head to toe — temperature, tension, movement, ease or discomfort.
5. Gently name what you notice: “There is tightness,” “There is calm,” “There is energy.”
6. Finish by asking: What might my body need in this moment? (rest, movement, connection, nourishment?)
No need to fix anything as despite our drive to fix and solve, simply noticing is a key part of regulation.

So as soring reminds us that change begins subtly so does emotional balance. Through learning to listen inward with curiosity we can help our find our “just right”.