The many ways grief impacts us

The many ways grief impacts us

As a past client once said the me; “Bereavement is like being on a rollercoaster, you never knew what is coming next” She had developed severe anxiety and insomnia for the first time in her life, her overwhelm and loss was impacting her ability to do...
Searching for Neurodiverse affirming therapy

Searching for Neurodiverse affirming therapy

Searching for a therapist that aligns with you is incredibly hard. It is such an important and vulnerable making relationship, so it needs to be right for you. As a Neurodiverse individual it is even more vital that this therapist is informed and aware of what you...
The signs of emotional overwhelm

The signs of emotional overwhelm

Being aware of our emotional load and knowing when it’s becoming too much is a careful balancing act. Physical overwhelm is probably easier to recognise for most of us; back pain or a headache which means we have to stop and take notice, even go to bed....
Neurodivurgent self care and affirming practice

Neurodivurgent self care and affirming practice

Over my many years of supporting my clients with ADHD and Autism (and other neurodivurgence), I have learnt so much about how important self care and self caretaking are to secure mental health. This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, so the perfect time to take...
The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Recently I have begun to notice that it is the stories we tell ourselves that are often the most powerful narratives in our head. It is these stories that can become our truths and drive our life experiences, unless we begin to notice their impact and challenge them....
Do you need to be in crisis to come in to therapy?

Do you need to be in crisis to come in to therapy?

Over the years one of the questions I often get asked is; Does it need to be an emotional crisis before I ask for support and enter therapy? The answer is no, therapy is also a great place to come to explore life changes and plans for the future. Most people know that...