Barrie Thompson has been working as a Relate Couple Therapist since 1995. Since completing his Master's Degree in Couple Therapy in 2003 he has specialized in dealing with couples with either partner having Asperger Syndrome or who experience difficulty due to a child or young person having ASD. He regularly shares his expertise on Asperger counseling by giving presentations to, and running workshops for, many organizations including Relate and Autism West Midlands.