For many autistic people, being misunderstood does not begin with what they say. It begins before they have spoken: in the movement of a face, the direction of a gaze, the rhythm of a voice, the length of a pause or the amount of visible enthusiasm they are expected to display. “You look angry.” “I’m […]
We often think of love as an act of giving. We celebrate those who are endlessly supportive, who anticipate the needs of others, who show up no matter what. In romantic relationships, friendships, and families, selflessness is often praised as evidence of devotion.But what happens when caring for others comes at the expense of caring […]
In today’s world of modern dating, where relationships are often undefined, communication is constant, and emotional availability can feel uncertain, many people find themselves caught in an experience they struggle to identify, yet deeply feel.This experience has a name: limerence. A powerful psychological state often described as obsessive infatuation or intense romantic attraction, where longing […]
If you are searching for the best therapist for couples therapy, individual therapy, neurodivergent support, or searching for the best family therapist, you have likely noticed one word repeated everywhere: “experienced”. The word sounds reassuring, but when you are choosing someone to support your family, your relationship, or your inner world, a therapist’s experience must […]
Autism and ADHD have long been seen as two distinct forms of neurodivergence. But what if they overlap? The term AuDHD has emerged to name this experience, offering validation and bringing clarity to patterns of thought and behaviour that might once have felt confusing or contradictory. At Leone Centre, we often meet people who have […]
