Dr Kassy Drosou BPS and HPC reg, DPsych, MSc (Hons), MSc, BSc (Hons), BA
Dr Kassy Drosou is the founder, director and lead counselling psychologist at Autism Spectrum Psychotherapy, a premier psychotherapy centre providing psychological services and evidence based support to young people and adults who identify as neurodivergent.
Dr Kassy Drosou practice is a neuroaffirming one. Her approach actively respects and supports neurodivergent individuals (e.g., Autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, etc.) rather than trying to “fix” or normalize them. In her approach she validates and embraces the diversity in the human neurology , views neurodiversity thought the lens of social model rather than the medical one , acknowledges neurodiverse trauma and explores sensory preferences.
Dr Kassy Drosou is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered, Acceptance Commitment Therapy ,Existential and Psychodynamic Therapy, although her approach will depend on the client’s needs.
Dr Kassy Drosou is also trained Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) with the EMDR Academy and adapts the approach to meet the needs of her neurodivergent clients.
Dr Kassy Drosou has worked almost exclusively with more cognitively able adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition for the past 22 years in NHS psychotherapy services and the voluntary sector. In 2012 Dr Kassy Drosou completed a doctorate thesis at Regents University London, where Dr Kassy Drosou researched “How clients with an Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis, experience the therapeutic relationship”.
Since 2013 Dr Kassy Drosou has also been offering Autism Diagnostic assessments, screening tests, counselling, social skills groups, couple’s psychotherapy (where one both of spouses is on the spectrum), Autism Training , Sibling and Family support. She is also helps individuals apply for reasonable adjustments where appropriate and offers Autism coaching. She also accepts referrals from Access to Work.
In addition to her work in private practice, Dr Kassy Drosou managed for 10 years the Psychology Department of a charity called Hoffmann Foundation for Autism a pioneer organisation which provided adults services including psychotherapy for individuals on the Autistic Spectrum.
Dr Kassy Drosou also worked as an Autism Consultant with organisations such as Autism HUB Islington and ALAG Aspergers London Area Group, creating Neurodiversity Smart workplace cultures and delivering psychological support services to Neurodivergent individuals with Conditions such as Dyslexia Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Autism and general mental health difficulties.
