Masking, neurodiversity and the exhaustion of always trying to get it right 16 Sept – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog For some people, fitting in does not always happen naturally. You might find yourself paying more attention to how you are coming across than to the conversation itself. Are you making enough eye contact? Did …
Why this time can feel heavy 20 Nov – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog With the beginning of the holiday season, warm lights are everywhere, shops are filled with decorations, and familiar songs play on repeat. On social media, we see smiling families, festive gatherings, and perfectly lit trees. Many people genuinely look forward to …
When You Feel Stuck At Work 20 Nov – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog These days, we hear a great deal about wellbeing at work.There’s workshops on resilience, posters about self-care, and managers talking about mental health awareness, but many people still find themselves in workplaces that feel anything but well. If you’ve been …
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Why They Matter and How to Navigate Them 13 Nov – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Relationships are the heart of being human. They shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. From my work as a therapist, I’ve noticed one thing above all: the issues that trouble people most often involve …
Self-Compassion and the Inner Critic 1 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Most of us know what it feels like to be disappointed in ourselves. Perhaps a job application was unsuccessful. An exam did not go as hoped. A relationship ended. A friendship changed. Or maybe life simply isn’t unfolding in the way …
Why Halloween and autumn can stir up unexpected feelings, and how counselling can help 18 October – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog For some people, Halloween is one of the best parts of autumn. There are films to look forward to, decorations to put up, costumes to plan and excuses to get together. Others enjoy …
27 Oct – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog As we think about life’s challenges, why is it that we struggle so much at times? And how do we find persistent motivation to learn and succeed, despite all the obstacles we have to face? In those moments, we often wonder: How do I keep going? …
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Exploring Neurodiversity 22 Oct – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog – published in Counselling Directory Understanding Adult ADHD ADHD does not disappear after becoming an adult. Adults can carry around difficulties with attention, with sustaining focus, and with regulating their emotions, unbeknownst to them. Adult ADHD is a far cry from the hyperactive image …
Recognising yourself, making sense of your experiences, and developing greater self-compassion 25 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Sometimes people arrive in therapy carrying a question they have been asking themselves for years: “Why does life seem harder for me than it appears to for other people?” They may be successful at work, …
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Understanding Midlife Transitions, Finding Purpose and Moving Forward 12 October – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Have you ever looked at your life and wondered how you ended up here? Perhaps, from the outside, things seem reasonably settled. You may have a job, a relationship, a family or a home. You care about the …