Understanding OCD and Repetitive Thinking in Neurodivergent People 28 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Have you ever found yourself replaying a conversation long after it ended? Wondering whether you said the wrong thing, forgot something important or made the right decision? Perhaps you’ve gone back to check that you locked the door, reread …
Understanding yourself, making sense of your experiences, and finding a way of living that fits 7 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog People often come to therapy because something no longer feels sustainable. Sometimes this happens after a diagnosis of autism. Sometimes it follows years of anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or simply a growing …
Some Days I Need the World, Some Days I Need Quiet 1 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog There are days when you want to be around people. You reply to messages, make plans, and feel excited about things that are coming up. Then there are days when the thought of another conversation feels …
ADHD, Boredom, and the Search for Something That Clicks 26 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Have you ever found yourself wanting to do something, yet nothing is appealing? Many adults with ADHD describe days when everything feels strangely flat, only for one unexpected idea or activity to suddenly capture their attention. This …
What therapy can offer when life feels stuck, overwhelming, or uncertain 18 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear starting point. A relationship has ended, anxiety has become harder to manage, a loss has changed something important, a diagnosis has raised …
Understanding relief, loss, and self-discovery after learning you’re autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD 06 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog For years, you might have wondered why everyday life seemed to require so much effort. Perhaps you were the person who appeared capable on the outside while feeling exhausted underneath. The person who replayed conversations …
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You were looking forward to seeing them. At least, you think you were. The plan sounded good when you made it. Maybe it was coffee with a friend, a family gathering, a social event, or even something you genuinely wanted to do. Then the day arrives. You’re tired. Your week has been busier than expected. …
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Why Everything Feels Fine Until Suddenly It Doesn’t 03 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog One day you’re managing. The next, everything feels harder than it should. You find yourself overthinking a message from a friend, putting off a phone call, or feeling surprisingly upset when plans change. Small decisions feel exhausting. Ordinary tasks …
Understanding the tension between safety, uncertainty, and growth 02 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Sometimes we know something needs to change long before we know what to do about it. Perhaps a relationship no longer feels the way it once did. Perhaps work leaves you feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unlike yourself. Perhaps you …
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Relationships, life changes, and the complexity of adult life 29 May – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Most people imagine relationships as something we either “have” or “don’t have”. A friendship survives or fades. A couple stays together or separates. A family remains close or becomes distant. In reality, relationships are often much more nuanced …