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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When relationships take more energy than expected 25 Sept – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Relationships can be some of the most important parts of our lives. They can give us somewhere to feel known, understood and cared for. But they can also take energy, especially when life is already feeling busy, overwhelming or uncertain. …
Finding Meaning in the Human Condition 15 October – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog At certain points in life, many people find themselves asking questions they hadn’t expected. Sometimes those questions arrive after something difficult has happened: A relationship ends. A parent dies. There has been illness, burnout, loneliness, or a period of trying to …
On existential longing, the good enough life, and learning to inhabit what is here 15 May – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Many people spend years striving towards a future version of life. A better relationship or friendship. More certainty. More success. A stronger sense of belonging. The hope that one day things will finally …
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Finding steadiness in a season of more 6 May – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog As the days grow warmer and brighter, many notice a change in themselves and in the world: morning light arrives earlier, trees become greener, birdsong louder, and parks fill up. Life begins moving outward again. For some, this seasonal turning …
The emotional weight of small moments 14 April – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Relationships can bring so much into our lives: closeness, friendship, love, comfort and a sense of belonging. But they can also bring uncertainty. Sometimes it is something small. Someone takes longer than usual to reply. Their message feels a bit …
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A space to talk, reflect, and reconnect with yourself 10 October – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Sometimes, life looks fine from the outside, but something doesn’t feel quite right on the inside. You might be getting on with work, looking after other people and keeping up with everyday responsibilities, yet feel tired, overwhelmed or …
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Sometimes the hardest part is wondering where you stand. 5 April – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog There are moments that don’t seem like much on the surface. You realise you’ve been the one to send the last few messages. You think about inviting someone for coffee or suggesting a meet-up, but hesitate because you …
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Why meeting up can take so much energy 9 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Have you ever come home after spending time with people you genuinely enjoy and wondered, Why am I so exhausted? You might have had a lovely afternoon with friends, a family gathering or even just a coffee with someone …
Exploring Connection and Belonging 29 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Relationships ask a lot from us. They invite us to listen, communicate, navigate differences, and make sense of another person’s inner world (Benjamin, 1988). Many people come to individual counselling with questions about their relationships: wondering why a friendship has changed, feeling …