Why Anxiety is Common in ADHD and Autism
1. Sensory Sensitivities and Overload Autistic folk often experience heightened sensory sensitivities, meaning loud noises, bright lights, or strong smells can trigger stress responses. For those who are ADHD, difficulty...
Why People-Pleasing Can Be Harmful for You and Your Relationships
We all want to be liked, appreciated, and accepted. It’s a natural desire to want to keep the peace and make others happy. But when we start to consistently put...
ADHD in Women
A 10-minute video, from the brilliant “How to ADHD” channel explaining how ADHD can affect different genders differently. If there is one take it’s the quote “no one should have...
Women Diagnosed with ADHD in Adulthood
With some time available during the latest lockdown I found an article that really resonated within. It focussed on why ADHD diagnosis is so challenging in girls and women, almost...
Living with Chronic and Mental Illness
This film clip may be difficult to watch for some, because there may be triggers. Always know you are never a burden and needn’t be alone. There is always someone...
Anxiety Tips – Self-Soothing
A presentation containing self-soothing techniques to reduce anxiety.
Why Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse Don’t Disclose
An article urging anyone struggling with childhood sexual abuse to seek counselling.
Living with Asperger Syndrome
A short film I think describes how high functioning autism is like to live with. Please be aware that this is one person’s experience, everyone is different.
Remote counselling during COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak I will be practising social distancing and will only be available for telephone or Skype appointments. Please call on 07754 909608 or on Skype contact...
Families feel the pressure of lockdown
We may never forget the coronavirus lockdown. But are we still going to be talking to each other at the end of it? Because apart from worries about the virus,...