Understanding Anxiety in Autistic and ADHD Folks – 5 Ways to Help
Insights into how anxiety is often experienced by autistic and ADHD individuals - and 5 ways to help. From an AuDHD therapist. As a counsellor, one of the most common…
Empowering Parents & Carers of Neurodivergent Children – Support, Assessment, and Advocacy
Perhaps you've recently discovered that your child might be Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, or another form of neurodivergence. Or maybe you’re already partway through this journey and are searching for…
Therapy resource – Neuro Cards
Purchase Neuro Cards Here Neuro cards are a creative way for professionals to work with neurodivergent clients to help raise awareness of neurodivergent traits and foster a positive neurodivergent identity.…
Procrastination
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today” goes the saying. Procrastination, the action of delaying something, becomes a speciality of mine when there’s something important to do…
5 Tips for Preventing Neurodivergent Burnout
Neurodivergent Burnout, the point of physical and emotional exhaustion, is often experienced when Autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent people have reached the point of overwhelm through prolonged periods of masking,…
Depression as a Defence Mechanism?
Could depression actually be a form of protection? I have heard clients say that, for them, depression feels like an affliction, something which can come on with no warning -…
Self Harm – Coping Techniques
Self Harm - Coping Techniques Are you struggling with self harm, or do you know someone who is? Take a look at my blog about what self harm is, where to get help, and some tips on healthier alternatives to self harm.
3 Quick Tips For Dealing With Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is more than just shyness, it’s an overwhelming fear of social situations which can be debilitating for some people, making school, work or socialising really difficult. Do you worry about speaking to new people? Hate going to parties? Dread social events or fear you’re going to embarrass yourself? Then you may be suffering from social anxiety. If you’ve been staying in more because of the pandemic it can also increase your levels of social anxiety, and it can feel overwhelming to start going out again. Read on for some tips on how to help.
7 Tips for Reducing Back To School Anxiety
As the schools and colleges go back after the Easter break here in the UK, many students will be feeling less than happy about the return. From social anxiety to exam stress and even health anxiety, just thinking about returning to school can make your heart beat faster and your palms get sweaty. Read on for my 7 tips on how to reduce those panicky feelings leading up to the first few days back....