Afifah Noor:  As Counselling Psychologist at Purple Butterfly, Afifah Noor believes that healing begins with feeling truly seen and heard. Though young in years, she has already amassed a wealth of experience having worked with individuals of all ages by supporting their mental health concerns covering the range from emotional struggles to developmental needs. Afifah focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals with ASD in which she works together with them (and their families and caregivers) to explore their thoughts, emotions, conflicts and struggles. This collaborative approach ensures consistent treatment, improved outcome in social interaction, better communication, and enhanced day-to-day lifestyle. Whether it’s stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges or navigating everyday concerns, Afifah works to provide an empathetic and evidence- based approach that helps the individuals to move forward with increased clarity and confidence. Working together in a collaborative approach also ensures enhanced adherence to overall treatment plans and leads to meaningful progress, observes Afifah Noor.