Counselling With Lou UK

@_Lou
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Online & in-person integrative counsellor for grief, relationship trauma and addiction. Queer/ENM/kink/autism friendly

www.counsellingwithlou.co.uk

Some really interesting further reading tonight.... so you're not left wondering, the 3 common concerns are:
• What caused me/my partner to be kinky;
• Secrecy - what happens when you express your kink without your partner and don't tell them;
• How to navigate when one partner is into kink and one isn't, or when your kinks don't align

All these need different inner resources to navigate through them

#kinkfriendlytherapy #mentalhealth #counselling #counsellor #kinkaware #therapy

Hello Mastodon folks, what energy are we all bringing into 2025 today? :)
If you've been thinking about getting some online counselling in the New Year, then I have the following sessions available for one-off support or initial sessions before Christmas. Please do get in touch to book or ask any questions #mentalhealth #feelings #emotional #grief #transition #lifechanges #gettinghelp #selfgrowth

The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/adhd-questions-answered

An in-depth exploration of the nuances of ADHD in adults, and what we're constantly getting wrong about it.

By me, for BBC Science Focus

#ADHD #MentalHealth

The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist | BBC Science Focus Magazine

ADHD diagnosis has risen in recent years, particularly among adults. But we need to improve how we view and treat it.

BBC Science Focus Magazine
Gentle reminder that if you're not enjoying your video game, book or TV show, it's ok to stop it and try something else instead. Hobbies are meant to be fun! If it's becoming a chore, you can choose to let it go.
Your self-forgiveness heals 💚
@samiam @actuallyautistic I hear this. In a moment of overwhelm, a list of 5 of this thing, 4 of that thing, etc... is way too much. I just need ONE thing to focus on - even better if it's a familiar, safe object with proven history of regulating me.
...and this is how trauma seems to take over our lives without explanation, when actually, not long ago, we were financially not well off but still getting by, and our mental health was doing okay. When our hierarchy of needs is destabilised, nobody can focus on self-growth - they're too busy worrying about the bills. Poverty, including financial abuse, can not only cause trauma, it can make it so much harder to heal from it. #poverty #mentalhealth #struggling #economicabuse #financialtrauma
Thank you Mick Cooper and Xabier Lopez for this really useful diagram showing how different approaches to #mentalhealth #therapy compare to each other.

We've all been here. If you're preparing to have a difficult conversation with someone, then talking it through - with someone you trust can make all the difference. It's okay to practice big moments like this - it can help you understand your goals & motivations beforehand, so your head & your heart are on the same team when it's time for the real thing.

#mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #counselling #wholeness #teamwork #relationships #relationshipgoals #relationshipadvice #norfolk