Masking, Identity and Burnout 24 Sept – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog People in your life might see you as capable, reliable and organised. You might be the person others turn to when they need something, want to talk or need someone to keep things on track. You might be juggling work, family responsibilities, relationships, …
Finding Joy and Your Way Back to Yourself 25 February – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Some autistic people and people with ADHD or AuDHD know this feeling deeply: a kind of exhaustion that goes beyond ordinary tiredness and is not always eased by rest alone. During burnout, even the simplest parts of everyday life …
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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 …
Read more “Living With AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Come Together”
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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Understanding yourself with greater compassion 11 October – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog If you’re neurodivergent, or wondering whether you might be, you may have spent years trying to work out why some parts of life seem to take so much more effort than they do for other people. Perhaps you’ve become used to adapting …
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Why being present can feel refreshing 15 January – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog “I’ll take a break when things calm down.” “When I find the right partner, I’ll be happy.” “Once my child gets accepted, I’ll feel relieved.” “When I lose weight, I’ll feel better.” “Everything will be fine when I get a new job.” Somehow, it feels …
Autistic burnout often arrives quietly. Not as a single breaking point, but as a slow wearing down. Many people describe a growing sense that everyday life is taking more effort than it should. Whatever used to help no longer does. What are the signs? Someone might notice that getting through the day feels heavier. Sensory …
Understanding the tension between safety, uncertainty, and growth 22 Dec – 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 …
Read more “When Part of You Wants Change and Part of You Doesn’t”
How Interpersonal Therapy can help 24 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Many people come to counselling because something in their life no longer feels the same. They may be struggling with low mood, anxiety, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck. These experiences usually don’t happen in isolation. They often …
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Coping with changes and transitions 19 Dec – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Carla was suddenly laid off from her job. Although she felt that the job wasn’t the right fit, she is now at a loss about what she wants to do next. Ben and his girlfriend mutually decided to call it quits …