# Warm and Friendly Counselling

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A neurodiversity-affirming space

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- [AuDHD, Autism and ADHD at Work: Burnout, Stress and Finding What Fits](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/adhd-autism-and-audhd-at-work-burnout-stress-and-finding-what-fits/): AuDHD, Autism and ADHD at Work: Burnout, Stress and Finding What Fits
- [Are You Tired of Trying to Fit In?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/neurodiversity-masking-and-burnout-the-cost-of-fitting-in/): 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
- [When Autumn Makes You Think About Your Life](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/embracing-autumn-a-season-for-reflection-and-renewal/): Reflect on autumn, life changes, connection and what matters to you, with a warm look at counselling, neurodivergence and wellbeing.
- [What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/what-is-neurodiversity-affirming-therapy-a-warm-supportive-guide-for-you/): Understanding yourself with greater compassion and acceptance 04 June – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog If you’re neurodivergent, or wondering whether you might be, you may have spent a long time trying to understand why some parts of life seem to take so much more effort. Perhaps you’ve become used to adapting, masking or pushing
- [Finding Yourself Again After Life Has Changed](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/finding-yourself-again-after-life-has-changed-2/): Exploring change, identity, and the questions that can arise along the way 6 Sept – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog There are times when life changes on the outside, and somehow you feel the change on the inside too. Sometimes you know exactly what has changed. A relationship ends, you lose work or start
- [When Life Doesn't Look the Way You Imagined](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-midlife/): Understanding Midlife Transitions, Finding Purpose and Moving Forward 10 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Perhaps this year feels different. Maybe you're in your 30s, 40s or beyond and finding yourself reflecting more than you used to. You catch yourself wondering, "Is this where I thought I'd be by now?" It's not necessarily
- [Why Do I Worry So Much?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-am-i-anxious-when-nothing-seems-wrong/): Making Sense of Worry, Overwhelm and What Might Be Behind It 30 August – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Sometimes, it makes sense to worry. There may be a difficult conversation ahead, changes at work, worries about money, a relationship that feels uncertain, or concerns about someone you care about. Perhaps you’re facing a major
- [Autism, ADHD and AuDHD in Women](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/neurodiversity-in-women/): 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,
- [The Emotional Work of Staying Connected](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/the-emotional-work-of-staying-connected/): Explore the emotional work of staying connected, including relationships, communication, boundaries and the challenges of maintaining meaningful connections.
- [When a Diagnosis Changes How You See Yourself](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/when-a-diagnosis-changes-how-you-see-yourself/): Autism, ADHD and AuDHD: Meeting yourself with Kindness 28 August – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Something can click when you realise that you are autistic, have ADHD, or are AuDHD. Things that have felt confusing for years can suddenly start to make sense. The exhaustion after socialising. Why getting started on something that seems
- [Why Do I Always Feel Like I’m Behind?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-do-i-always-feel-like-im-behind-2/): Always feel like you’re behind in life? Explore where this feeling comes from and how counselling can help you understand it and feel less pressured.
- [Why Do We Keep Repeating the Same Patterns?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-do-we-keep-repeating-the-same-patterns/): Why do we keep repeating the same patterns? Explore how counselling can help you understand old coping patterns and make different choices.
- [Feeling Stuck Doesn’t Mean You’re Stuck](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/feeling-stuck-doesnt-mean-youre-stuck-finding-a-way-forward-with-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act/): Explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you make space for difficult thoughts, reconnect with what matters and find a way forward.
- [How Can Autistic People Benefit from Therapy?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/how-can-autistic-people-benefit-from-therapy/): Understanding yourself, making sense of your experiences, and finding a way of living that fits 7 July – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog There can be a point when you start to wonder if there might be another way of doing life. Perhaps you’ve spent years adapting, keeping things together and trying to work out
- [Why Is It So Hard to Say No?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-is-it-so-hard-to-say-no/): People-Pleasing and Finding Your Voice While Staying Connected 27 August – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Why can saying no feel so difficult? Perhaps someone asks you to do something, and you agree before you've really had time to think about it. Later, you realise you're already tired, you don't have the time, or you
- [Therapists Have Therapists Too](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/therapists-have-therapists-too/): Therapists have therapists too. Explore why counselling can support therapists, helping them process emotions, maintain wellbeing and grow professionally.
- [When It Feels Personal: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity and Disconnection](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/when-it-feels-personal-rejection-sensitivity-in-neurodivergent-lives/): 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
- [When Part of You Wants Change and Part of You Doesn’t](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/when-part-of-you-wants-change-and-part-of-you-doesnt/): Explore the tension between wanting change and feeling unsure, and how counselling can help you understand conflicting feelings and move forward.
- [The Hidden Grief of Realising You've Been Masking](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/the-hidden-grief-of-realising-youve-been-masking/): Explore the hidden grief of realising you've been masking, including identity, exhaustion, self-understanding and finding a more authentic way of being.
- [Why Do I Keep Thinking About It?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/when-your-mind-gets-stuck/): Understanding OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Neurodivergence 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 have gone back to check that you locked the door, reread an
- [When Brighter Days Feel Heavy](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/when-the-days-grow-brighter-summer-mental-wellbeing-and-finding-your-own-rhythm/): Explore summer mental wellbeing, finding your own rhythm, managing expectations and making space for rest, connection and what feels right for you.
- [Ways of Being at Ease: A Philosophy of Enoughness](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/ways-of-being-at-ease-a-philosophy-of-enoughness/): Explore a gentler approach to wellbeing through enoughness, self-acceptance and finding greater ease without the pressure to always do more.
- [Discover Existential Therapy](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/life-meaning-and-the-questions-we-carry/): Manage and review Warm and Friendly Counselling pages and posts, including content, publishing, comments and website updates.
- [The AuDHD Build-Up Effect](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-everything-feels-fine-until-suddenly-it-doesnt-the-audhd-build-up-effect/): Explore the AuDHD build-up effect, why everything can feel manageable until it suddenly doesn't, and how understanding your needs can help.
- [Making Sense of Ourselves](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/what-therapy-can-offer-when-life-feels-stuck-overwhelming-or-uncertain/): Explore how therapy can help when life feels stuck, overwhelming or uncertain, offering space to understand emotions, challenges and possible next steps.
- [Why Does Nothing Feel Interesting?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-does-nothing-feel-interesting/): Explore why nothing may feel interesting, including boredom, burnout, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergence, and how counselling can help you understand it.
- [Living with the changing needs of AuDHD](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/some-days-i-need-the-world-some-days-i-need-quiet/): 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
- [Why you look forward to plans, then want to cancel](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-do-i-want-connection-and-distance-at-the-same-time/): Why Do I Want Connection and Distance at the Same Time? 18 August – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Maybe you know the feeling. You made plans a few days ago and, at the time, you were genuinely excited about them. You pictured meeting your friend, having a coffee, enjoying a good chat, going for
- [Why Does Socialising Leave Me So Tired?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-do-i-feel-drained-after-socialising/): 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
- [Learning to Be on Your Own Side](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/im-not-good-at-anything-the-inner-critic-and-the-power-of-self-compassion/): 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
- [Understanding Relationships](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/understanding-relationships/): 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
- [Emotionally Draining Workplaces: Stress, Bullying and Burnout](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/counselling-for-workplace-stress-and-toxic-work-environments/): 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
- [Finding light in the holiday season](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/finding-light-in-the-holiday-season/): 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
- [Finding Meaning through Life’s Challenges](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/finding-meaning-throughout-ones-life-challenges/): 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
- [Understanding Ourselves Through Relationships and Life Experiences](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/what-is-interpersonal-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-you/): 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
- [When Part of You Wants Change and Part of You Doesn't](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-change-can-be-hard-and-why-we-keep-trying/): 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
- [The here and now](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/the-here-and-now/): 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
- [Feeling Misunderstood in Relationships](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/why-relationships-can-feel-harder-when-one-or-both-partners-are-neurodivergent/): 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
- [Loneliness, Relationships, and the Need to Be Seen](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/loneliness-relationships-and-the-need-to-be-seen/): 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
- [Living With AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Come Together](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/understanding-audhd-when-autism-and-adhd-come-together/): 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
- [Emotional first aid for Autistic, AuDHD and ADHD burnout](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/emotional-first-aid-for-autistic-and-adhd-burnout/): 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
- [Unspoken needs, emotional effort, and why relationships can sometimes feel one-sided](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/the-things-we-dont-ask-for-but-still-need/): 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
- [A Space to Be Heard: How Person-Centred Therapy Helps](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/a-space-to-be-heard-how-person-centred-therapy-works/): A space to talk, reflect, and reconnect with yourself 9 April – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog Many people arrive in therapy during a period of questioning, change, or growing awareness that something in their life is asking for attention. Life may look much the same from the outside. Work gets done. Responsibilities are met.
- [ADHD, Relationships and the Feeling That You're Always Letting Someone Down](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/adhd-relationships-and-the-feeling-that-youre-always-letting-someone-down/): Relationships can be wonderful. They can also expose every place where we feel uncertain about ourselves. This can be particularly true when ADHD is part of the picture. Perhaps you love your partner deeply but keep forgetting things they have asked you to remember. Perhaps you fully intend to reply to a message and then
- [Counselling That Fits Around Your Life](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/discovering-online-counselling/): Discover how online counselling works, its benefits, and tips for choosing the right therapist—your guide to finding support from anywhere.
- [Walking Side by Side](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/walking-side-by-side-discovering-the-benefits-of-walk-and-talk-therapy/): Discover how walk and talk therapy combines counselling with gentle movement and the outdoors to support wellbeing, reflection and emotional connection.
- [Understanding Autism: A Different Way of Experiencing the World](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/exploring-autism-and-neurodiversity-insights-from-counselling-2/): Exploring Autism and Neurodiversity: Insights from Counselling
- [How to navigate through life transitions](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/navigating-life-transitions/): Navigate life transitions with confidence—learn how to cope with change, find clarity, build resilience, and thrive through every chapter of your journey.”
- [What Therapy Can Teach Us About Ourselves](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/what-therapy-can-teach-us-about-ourselves/): Explore what therapy can teach us about ourselves, including emotions, patterns, relationships, self-awareness and ways to support personal growth.
- [Thinking About Counselling?](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/12-useful-things-to-know-about-counselling/): 12 useful things to know about counselling, including what to expect, how therapy works, confidentiality, finding the right counsellor and getting started.
- [How to update your self-esteem and confidence](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/update-your-self-esteem-how-to-stop-beating-yourself-up-and-rebuild-confidence/): Learn how to stop negative self-talk, rebuild self-esteem, and replace self-criticism with self-compassion for lasting confidence.
- [When Your Needs End Up Last](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-and-start-prioritising-your-needs/): Learn how to stop people-pleasing and start prioritising your needs with tips, boundaries, and self-care to improve wellbeing and authenticity.
- [Adult ADHD, self-compassion, and relationships](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/adult-adhd-self-compassion-and-relationships/): Stop fighting your ADHD brain. Learn practical strategies for daily life and relationships through self-compassion and supportive counselling. Find relief.
- [Motivation as a Driving Force to Overcome Obstacles in Life](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/motivation-as-a-driving-force-to-overcome-obstacles-in-life/): 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?
- [Development Through the Lifespan](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/development-through-the-lifespan-understanding-growth-young-adulthood/): Understanding Growth & Young Adulthood 27 Oct – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog As we walk through life, we’re constantly changing, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Each chapter of our journey shapes how we understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. From our first breath to our later years, human development is a lifelong
- [Facing Your Fears and Anxiety This Halloween](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/facing-your-fears-and-anxiety-this-halloween/): How to prepare yourself when you feel anxious 30 Oct – written by Katrin Kemmerzehl – Blog The build-up to Halloween has begun with costumes, decorations, and spooky things everywhere. For many, it’s an exciting time filled with creativity and laughter. But for others, children, young people, or adults, it can feel overwhelming and even frightening.
- [Understanding Autistic Burnout - and what helps](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/autistic-burnout-understanding-whats-happening-and-what-can-help/): 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

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- [Hello, welcome](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/): Neurodiversity-affirming counselling in Newcastle for adults and young people. Online, phone and walk-and-talk therapy available with Counsellor Katrin
- [Friendly Blog 🌿](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/blog-counselling/): Have a browse through Counselling topics - life transitions, self-esteem, ADHD, autism, anxiety, stress, neurodiversity ...
- [A little bit about me](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/about-the-counsellor/): Meet Katrin Kemmerzehl, NCPS-accredited counsellor in Newcastle, offering integrative, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for AUDHD, autism and ADHD.
- [Get in Touch](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/contact-for-counselling/): Hello, I'm Katrin, contact me if you are curious about counselling. Local support for anxiety, ADHD, stress, burnout, depression, low mood, life transition
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/faqs/): Find answers to common questions about counselling, online therapy, confidentiality, fees, and what to expect at Warm and Friendly Counselling.
- [About therapy](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/about-therapy/): Explore what counselling is, how therapy can help, and what to expect in a supportive, confidential space. Free phone consultation available.
- [Services & fees](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/services-fees-offers-counselling-pricing/): Counselling Services, get support with anxiety, ADHD, stress, depression and burnout in Newcastle. Free initial consultation, online, in person
- [Privacy Notice & Data Protection Complaints](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Warm and friendly Counselling/Katrin Kemmerzehl Privacy Policy From 25th May 2018, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://warmandfriendlycounselling.co.uk/terms-conditions/): Terms and conditions for Warm and Friendly Counselling, covering appointments, fees, cancellations, confidentiality and client responsibilities.

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