Exploring change, identity, and the questions that often bring people to counselling 20 March – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog There are moments when life changes on the outside, and we feel it on the inside too. Sometimes the change is obvious. A relationship ends, a diagnosis arrives, a child is born, a job …
A gentle look at why social time can take so much energy 14 March – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Many people leave a social meet-up wondering:Why do I feel so tired after seeing someone, even when I enjoyed it? Conversations, shared laughter, and connection are an important part of life. Yet it is common …
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6 March – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Relationships ask a lot from us. They ask us to listen, to respond, to notice subtle cues, to say what we mean, and sometimes to understand things that were never spoken out loud. For many couples, these things already take practice. But when one or both …
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A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Couples Counselling 3 March – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Closeness in relationships is often imagined as sameness. Being on the same page. Wanting the same things. Reacting in similar ways. It’s an understandable picture. When we love someone, we want to feel aligned and secure with them. So when couples …
Autism, ADHD, AuDHD – identity, relationships, and learning to live more authentically 26 February – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog For many neurodivergent women, life has always felt meaningful, intense, and thoughtful – and at the same time, strangely hard to inhabit. There may be a deep inner life, strong values, emotional depth, and creativity, …
Bringing Joy Back into your Life 25 February – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog If you are autistic, ADHD, or both (AuDHD), you may already know this feeling too well: the deep, bone-tired exhaustion that rest alone does not seem to lift. It’s the kind of burnout that makes everyday tasks feel impossible, sensory input …
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The Art of Living in Between 21 February – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog You might have lived for a long time with the sense that you experience the world a little differently. Perhaps you are deeply reflective yet easily overwhelmed. You may crave clarity and structure, while also struggling to stick to routines that …
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18 February – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Loneliness is something many of us know, even if we rarely speak about it openly. It often shows up quietly in everyday situations: in the pause after a conversation that didn’t land, in the evening when the day slows, or in the sense of being emotionally out …
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Seeing yourself with kindness 30 January – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog – published in Counselling Directory Something clicks for many adults when they realise they’re neurodivergent. It’s like finding a lost part of themselves they didn’t know was gone. Late-life diagnosis of neurodivergence is more common than we think. Moments that seemed strange or hard to explain …
A Warm, Supportive Guide for You 27 Jan – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog If you’re neurodivergent – or think you might be – counselling can feel intriguing Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t quite fit, or perhaps you’ve avoided it, unsure whether a therapist would truly understand you. If you’ve ever felt …