Learning to live and keep up as a neurodivergent brings so many challenges. The way we process, our understanding of other people, all...

The spoon theory came to us thanks to Christine Miserandino, and you can read more about her on her page at butyoudontlooksick.com I...

I don’t know about you, but lockdown was one of the weirdest parts of my life so far. I am one of the lucky ones who survived it fairly...

What does Stress Awareness Day mean to you? Does it mean looking at all the things that stress you out? Or spending time thinking about...

Obviously, I am not speaking for everyone in this, although I am sure many can relate... I wanted to explain some of the, seemingly, daft...

Another 10 years have passed, and it is time to renew my driving licence and add a new photo. Well, what a revelation that was! When...

How many times has fear or uncertainty held you back from something you want or need to do? We create our comfort zones for many...

Let’s turn the tables – how to recognise a neurotypical! We see so much about how to recognise and deal with neurodivergent individuals,...

I have heard many people speak about levels of neurodiversity, such as Autism and ADHD, and whether someone is just a little bit or very...

Since discovering my neurodiversity, especially ADHD, I have heard many different responses when I have spoken to others about this. I...

Gaslighting is a term used for, and often subtle, forms of emotional and psychological abuse. Victims of this behaviour have often been...

When you think of hope, what comes to mind? Maybe that warm, happy feeling of something good coming your way. Possibly that anticipation...

There still seem to be so many myths about what counselling is, what good it could do, and who ‘should’ be considering it. I have heard...

It fills me with a certain amount of hope that counselling, and support with mental health in general, is finally being seen in a more...

I have been asked many times why I chose to be a counsellor and if I find it hard listening to other people’s stories each day. My answer...

How many times have you been told to cheer up, stop moping, or not to cry, regardless of what you might actually be experiencing? Lots?...

When choosing a therapist, I often advise people to contact, and possibly meet, 2 or 3 different therapists before deciding who to work...

Sometimes we feel trapped, or as if we do not have choices. We have pressures from life, people, and responsibilities - and these can all...

So often in life, we are faced with decision or situations which creates a feeling of fear or anxiety. How we deal with this feeling is...