Recovery without pressure. Understanding without judgment.

Autistic burnout is real, common, and deeply misunderstood. At Calm Mind Therapy, we provide an autism‑affirming, evidence‑based approach designed specifically for autistic adults who are struggling with long‑term exhaustion, reduced functioning, and increased sensitivity to everyday demands.

Our service is led by Darren, a Clinical Specialist Nurse, Independent Prescriber, and experienced nurse therapist who integrates clinical expertise with a warm, accessible therapeutic style. We understand autistic burnout not as a personal failure, but as a predictable response to chronic stress, masking, and unmet support needs.

 Autistic burnout is a state of persistent physical, emotional, and cognitive exhaustion caused by long‑term stress, high demands, and a mismatch between what life requires and the support available.

Research describes autistic burnout as involving:

• Severe mental and physical exhaustion
• Loss of skills or reduced functioning
• Increased sensory sensitivity
• More difficulty coping with change
• Reduced ability to mask autistic traits
• Withdrawal from social interaction
• Confusion, memory problems, and executive‑function challenges

It typically lasts three months or longer and often recurs without the right support.

No pathologising. No “fixing.” No forcing you to mask.

Your care is informed by the latest research and delivered by a clinician with specific experience in neurodivergence.

Many autistic adults carry trauma from years of misunderstanding, masking, and invalidation. We work gently and safely.

We adapt the environment, pace, and communication style to suit you.

You get real strategies, real support, and a therapeutic relationship built on respect and understanding.

 A structured, compassionate, evidence‑based pathway

Our approach follows the leading research on autistic burnout (Raymaker et al., 2020; Higgins et al., 2021) and is tailored to each client’s needs.