by Emma Thomson | Dec 21, 2024 | On My Mind
Most of us have felt at some time that we are tired of giving all our energy away to others, leaving us feeling exhausted and depleted, especially at the moment. I have noticed, as have many of my clients, that this constant background anxiety from the Christmas...
by Emma Thomson | Nov 17, 2024 | On My Mind
“Why do I need to talk about my childhood?” This is a question I often get asked by clients first entering counselling. “I survived” a client once said to me with a big shrug, “why does it matter, let’s move on”. I completely...
by Emma Thomson | Nov 6, 2024 | On My Mind
At some point in our lives we can all enter some form of burnout, physical, emotional or combined. Most of us can resonate with overwhelm and exhaustion but If you, or someone you love or care for is Neurodivergent, you may notice how exhausted and wrung out you (or...
by Emma Thomson | Oct 8, 2024 | On My Mind
As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, we start to feel Winter approaching. As someone who loves the sun, as soon as it starts to loose its warmth, I start to feel such loss, wishing it had been a longer more productive Summer 🌞 (it is never long enough for...
by Emma Thomson | Sep 20, 2024 | On My Mind
I often get approached by clients who are really keen to start therapy but are unsure if it’s the right time for them. It’s a really tough one to answer but I always list these three states and ask them to reflect on them: 1. Headspace: if you are in the...
