Therapy for Brits and expats in the UK, and for British expats around the world
I specialise in working with adults and young people with ADHD or autism, mixed culture issues, or difficulties arising from gender, sexual or relationship diversity
I will give you a safe and confidential space to explore your difficulties, at your own pace, in your own time
Support around ADHD & autism, mixed culture life, or gender, sexual and relationship diversity
Online counselling is a way for you to get support without the demands or stress of travel, and can be particularly helpful to those who experience sensory overload or have a demanding personal schedule.
I also offer support sessions to parents and educators, to help you create a calmer and more supportive environment for your neurodivergent children and students, and to reduce demands and overload on you.
I have full training and extensive experience in video, audio, and SMS therapy, as well as email.
About me
Nina Shah Gestalt Counsellor Dip. MBACP (Accred.), Reiki Master Level 3
I am a British therapist living in Stockholm, and I continue to work remotely with clients in the UK, and English-speaking clients around the world.
I specialise in issues relating to feeling different for whatever reason, including mixed culture life, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism etc), and gender, sexual and relationship diversity.
I am a UK-accredited Gestalt therapist with 30 years of experience in the fields of mental health and psychology.
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Anyone seen the `updated` version of Barbie. We love this one in our home – far more matching to our own reality.
#autistic #audhd #stuffies #plushies #autisticbarbie #barbie #asd #neurodivergent
What do we think about Autistic Barbie? 💭
Mattel has introduced Autistic Barbie as part of the Barbie Fashionistas range, developed in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) — an organisation led by and for autistic people. That collaboration matters.
Reactions have been mixed. Some are concerned about stereotyping, while others are genuinely happy to see autism represented in such a mainstream, global brand.
No single doll could ever represent the full autism spectrum - and that’s okay. Personally, I see this as a positive step forward. Visibility starts conversations, and conversations build understanding.
Some of the thoughtful design features include (list below taken from ASAN/Barbie FB post):
👋 Articulated elbows and wrists to support stimming
👁️ A shifted gaze, reflecting reduced eye contact for some
✨ A fidget spinner for sensory regulation
🎧 Noise-cancelling headphones to reduce overload
🖊️ An AAC communication tablet
💜 Sensory-sensitive clothing for comfort
It won’t resonate with everyone - autism is not one-size-fits-all - but for many, seeing these needs acknowledged is meaningful.
What’s your take? 💬
#AutisticBarbie #Neurodiversity #AutismRepresentation #ActuallyAutistic #InclusionMatters #RepresentationMatters #AutismAwareness #Neurodivergent #DifferentNotLess
Happy New Year everyone, clients, peers and friends. I hope that 2026 brings you closer to the life you want and deserve. ✨☀️
Back to work and digging myself a path to the office! ❄️🌨️
Very tongue-in-cheek… and yet 👀
On a more serious note, breaks can be a great opportunity to get intentional. A little advance thought can go a long way:
✨ What do you actually need from this time?
💕 Who do you genuinely want to spend it with?
🎄 Which routines support you, and which ones might be ready for a shake-up?
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas break, and a fulfilling, enjoyable, love-filled 2026.
#IntentionalLiving #MentalHealth #Boundaries #SelfAwareness #HolidayReflections #Wellbeing #PersonalGrowth #ChristmasBreak #NewYearAhead
(Not sure who to credit with the photo, as I cannot for the life of me remember when or where I saw it - if it is yours, please let me know - image shows a card that says "I hope all the quality time with family doesn`t ruin all the work you did in therapy.")
This post is for anyone raising a neurodivergent child in Sweden - expat, mixed-language, or just feeling a bit lost. Here’s a recap of a recent session I ran on working with schools: understanding the rights of your children, understanding the duties of schools, and understanding some of the limitations of schools.
On this blogpost, you can download some notes I made during the meeting, as well as some ideas for how to support your child in school.
https://ninekeys.eu/navigating-school-and-neurodivergence-as-a-parent-in-sweden/
#Neurodivergent #NDParenting #AutismSupport #ADHDSupport #SwedishSchools #ExpatLife #ParentingInSweden #SchoolSupport #InclusiveEducation #FamilySupport
UPDATE: I am honoured to have received more than enough replies now, and all slots have now been filled, so thank you for your responses! 🙏
I am working my way through emails, so if you see this update before I have replied to you, please don`t worry - I am getting there, and you have not missed out.
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Calling UK-trained counsellors and therapists - especially fellow ND practitioners (suspected or diagnosed)!
As I complete my supervision course, I’m opening up a few spots to offer free supervision.
I have space for a 3-4 supervisees and can offer up to three free 121 sessions each (60 or 90 minutes). Sessions can be held in person in Järfälla or online.
I’m Gestalt-trained, though my supervision training enables me to work across modalities. I specialise in work with ADHD and autistic clients, and would be especially happy to support ADHD and autistic therapists in their practice - you do need to be a current member of a UK ethics body too.
If you’re interested, feel free to drop me a message!
If you don’t have something you need or want, create it.
In the small things as well as the big.
I`ve been missing taramasalata so much over our four years in Sweden, so I finally got round to making some myself, and this morning, with the winter sun shining through our windows, I am carving out a moment of bliss for myself.
#taramasalata #breakfast #selfcare #meetingneeds #therapist #stockholmtherapist #foodie
Wondering how everyone is getting on with the darker days? 😊
Here in Stockholm, after a gloomy damp month, fairy lights are starting to go up, we got sunshine and it dropped to -8°C.
It`s now warmed up again, and we have the first smatterings of snow. First time this season of clearing a path to my cabin!
#englishtherapistinstockholm #stockholmtherapy #adhd #autism #stockholmwinter #sad #winterblues
