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Never Good Enough: Letting Go of the ‘Shoulds’ That Hold You Back
“Never good enough” is something I hear often in my work with clients. It can show up as a constant pressure to please, to prove your worth, or to get everything “just right” in order to feel acceptable. There’s often a quiet but persistent fear underneath it all, a...
Spring Has Sprung: When Is It Time for a New Beginning?
Spring has arrived, and with it often comes a sense of possibility. The days are longer, the sun appears more often, and many of us notice a shift in our energy and mood. For me, this time of year can feel like coming out of hibernation. Suddenly I feel more...
The Month of Love: When February Feels Complicated
February is widely associated with romantic love, symbolised by red roses, heart-shaped gifts and candlelit gestures. Influenced by cultural traditions such as Valentine's Day, the month is frequently positioned as a celebration of coupledom and romantic...
A New Year Without the Pressure to Become Someone Else
Happy New Year. But what does that really mean? For some, the New Year is a time to count our blessings, a moment to recognise that we’ve made it through another year and to pause in reflection and gratitude. For others, it’s far more complicated. This time of year,...
Winter, Weather, and Christmas: Why This Season Is Hard for Neurodivergent People and How to Cope
For many neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, autism, or both, winter brings noticeable shifts in mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. While seasonal changes affect everyone to some degree, they tend to hit neurodivergent nervous systems much harder. Add...
Special Interests and Neurodivergence: They Don’t Define You
When people talk about autism, one of the traits that often gets mentioned is “special interests.” These are deep, focused passions that bring joy, comfort, and sometimes even a sense of identity to many autistic people. But here’s an important reminder: not every...