EFA Charity

Empower Female Autism

We are a UK registered charity aimed to provide support to females identified with autism in late adulthood. Over the last decade, it has become apparent that the autism experience in females differs from that in males. Women frequently mask their condition and lack of previous recognition of such ability in conjunction with a male-oriented diagnostic bias led to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of autism among an entire generation of females. This revelation has resulted in a surge of women receiving diagnoses later in life. We have divised a programme that aims to fulfill a current lack of female-oriented autism support. The programme was developed to account for late-identified autistic females’ specific needs. They are finding themselves in a unique situation of having lived a large proportion of their lives without knowing their condition.
About Us
What we offer
Services are provided to women identified or diagnosed with autism in adulthood.

Low cost counselling
We offer affordable counselling sessions provided by therapists currently in professional training and working under qualified clinical supervision. This service is ideal for individuals seeking support with a range of common life challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

ASD Support Course
10-weeks online course aims to educate about autism and particularly how it present in women, digest diagnosis, devise strategies, improve wellbeing, build confidence and meet like minded women.

DBT skills building group
The group focuses on practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and effective communication, helping participants better understand themselves and manage everyday challenges.
Our Trustees
Diana Arustamova-Koumi
Alvaro Nunez
Jack Ross