Neuro-affirming Therapy for Adults

My practice supports adults exploring neurodivergence, whether diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning. I work especially with autistic adults, people with ADHD traits (including AuDHD), and those who experience the world with heightened sensitivity.

I’m Chamel Khoury, a certified counsellor and licensed member (#LCT-C24-089) of the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick.

Areas of Focus

Many of my clients are professionals and young adults who are exhausted by the sustained stress of masking to adapt themselves to external pressures and societal norms.

Some common areas of focus:• Sensory & Emotional Load: Learning to notice and manage sensory input and strong emotions without becoming overwhelmed.• Attention, Motivation & Planning: Understanding how your attention works and building strategies for starting, sustaining, and completing tasks.• Worry, Overthinking & Mental Pressure: Recognizing when thinking patterns are helpful and when they become draining.• Social Communication & Boundaries: Setting clear boundaries, communicating honestly, and connecting without masking.• Identity & Self-Understanding: Making sense of yourself after discovery and developing a clearer, more grounded sense of self.

Approach to Therapy

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an inherently neurodiversity-affirming framework. My work is integrative, meaning I draw from different therapies and adapt sessions to what is most helpful to you.Rather than analyzing or trying to "fix" your natural way of being, I focus on your lived internal experience.This means therapy focuses on:• The Present: While we acknowledge how your past shaped you, we prioritize how you are experiencing the world right now.• Flexibility: Learning to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that give you more freedom and choice.• Awareness: Learning to notice thoughts and emotions without getting pulled in by them, so you can respond more intentionally.I work collaboratively to develop strategies that respect your natural wiring and help you move forward with authenticity.Note: I do not provide formal assessments or diagnoses

Fees & Contact

My fee is $150 per 60-minute session (exempt from HST), and my services are covered by most major insurance providers.In-person or virtual sessions are available from my downtown Fredericton office.

To inquire or arrange a session, email [email protected] or use the form below.

Via Novus is an inclusive and affirming space for all identities and abilities

About Me

Born and raised in New Brunswick, I earned a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in 2008 and worked internationally as a molecular biologist. After returning home in 2017, I transitioned toward work more aligned with my values, initially working in local group homes, and eventually completing a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of New Brunswick in 2024.Through my own identity as a neurodivergent person, I have first-hand perspective on some of the challenges you may encounter. At the same time, I work carefully to understand your experience on its own terms, without assuming it is the same as mine.Outside of work, I value time with my family, being immersed in nature, and making space for reflection.