Post-Confirmation Autistic Support

We offer several different pathways of ‘Post-Confirmation’ support, to suit your needs

Post-Confirmation Autistic Support

Here at The Butterfly Practice we love supporting you in discovering more about your neuro-type, it really is our joy. Still, we recognise that for you, this process of discovery continues for a long time, possibly your whole life. We really want you to feel supported following the end of your time with us, and that’s why we can suggest several different pathways of ‘Post-Confirmation’ support: 

Megan O'Malley, The Butterfly Practice

Occupational Therapy Support with Megan O’Malley & The Butterfly Practice

We are delighted to welcome Megan onto our team who offers Post-confirmation support for both Autistic and ADHD young people (12+) and adults. She explores and provides support for emotional and sensory regulation, anxiety, worry and stress, as well as low mood and self-esteem. Follow this link to learn more about what Megan offers and to book a session.

Christine Doyle

Post Confirmation Autistic Coaching and Support with Christine Doyle, a late discovered and neuro-affirming Autistic Psychotherapist and Coach 

We are very excited to partner with Christine Doyle, who is a late discovered AuDHDer, psychotherapist and coach who is passionate about providing support to those who are recently confirmed, or self-identify, as Autistic. Julie and Christine met at the Autistic led Minding Autistic Minds AUsome Training conference in April 2024 and forged a connection through their passion for neuro-affirming and neuro-informed support for the neurodivergent community.

Christine is very keen to offer accessible post-confirmation support to those who would like to continue their path of discovery. Currently she has two options for The Butterfly Practice clients:

Option One - 1:1 Support 

Unlearning Autism’ Autistic Post-Identification Programme

This programme is called ‘Unlearning Autism’ because one of the biggest parts in the post-discovery process involves an unlearning of what society has unconsciously and consciously absorbed around what autism looks like, to open up to and explore instead what being Autistic looks like and means for you.

4 sessions over 8-12 weeks (at a pace that suits you)

  • Self-Discovery: Gain a deeper understanding of your Autistic traits and how they shape your identity, relationships, and life choices.

  • Empowerment & Confidence: Learn to embrace your neurodivergent strengths while overcoming self-doubt and societal conditioning.

  • Life Strategies: Develop practical skills for managing sensory sensitivities, executive functioning challenges, and communication preferences.

  • Unlearning Limiting Beliefs: Let go of internalized ableism and harmful narratives, replacing them with self-acceptance and positive perspectives.

  • Thriving Beyond Identification: Use your new knowledge to advocate for and create a life that respects your pace, your brain, your nervous system and your true Autistic self.

This is an energising, fully supported and life changing experience.

Total cost of 4 Session Programme, backed by neuro-affirming research following each session: €500.

Note that there is a special discounted rate of €400 for clients of The Butterfly Practice.

Follow up Accountability and Check-in Sessions available on request.

Option Two - Group Support

Group for Autistic Women and those who identify as female

Group Support Programmed - Wild Women

Wild Women is a series of 4 Neuro-Affirming talks and chats over 2 months covering the areas of Neurodiversity, Masking & Burnout, Relationships, and Autistic Thriving.

Led by Christine, each talk will have an anchor topic, backed by current neuro-affirming research, thus providing a space to explore these topics in terms of your own experience.

We truly do learn best from each other, and learning from and prizing the Autistic mind and experience is central to the ethos of Wild Women.

  • This is for a group of 8-10 people and start dates are dependent on numbers.

  • Each session lasts 1.5 hours and there are 4 sessions in total

  • Time: This will be agreed with the group

  • Location: Zoom

  • Cost: €80 per person for the 4 talks

To learn more about Christine, and to book either of these options, go to: https://www.christinedoyle.ie/