Authenticity. It's a word we hear often, but what does it really mean? For me, at 54, it's become a guiding principle—something I’ve grown into after years of trying to be everything but myself.

From the moment I became a parent, I knew my journey wouldn’t follow the typical script. As the parent of two neurodivergent children, my experience has been filled with moments of profound joy, heartache, fierce advocacy, and a constant reimagining of what it means to raise a family in a society that doesn’t always make space for difference.

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Neurodiversity is a concept that has been gaining momentum in recent years, and for good reason. It challenges the traditional view of neurological differences as deficits and instead promotes the idea that the diversity of human brains is something to be celebrated and embraced. In this blog, we'll explore the concept of neurodiversity, its meaning, and why it's an essential and empowering perspective.

Boundaries are important in the therapeutic relationship, so I thought I would write a short blog about them. As they extend outside of the counselling room and are much needed and important in our day-to-day existence. Self-care comes from setting boundaries and stems from being self-aware, some examples of boundaries could be.

Anxiety is the body response that is formed to protect you from
outside threats. It serves an important role in keeping people safe

I am a person centred counsellor and one of the 1 in 10 people that have dyslexia. I went through my schooling not knowing that I was dyslexic, it was not ever picked up on. Looking back I think I just got left behind, seen as a child who was not "very bright" . I have recently had to confront my personal fear around being dyslexic head on…