Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: support

  • Counselling, Neuro-diversity, Parenting and Caring

    Counselling, Neuro-diversity, Parenting and Caring

    I have two ADHD sons. They are amazing and wonderful. They are defiant and sensitive. They are boisterous and  disorganised. They get overwhelmed and require a gentle touch.

    Parenting a neurodivergent child can be a thing!

    Supporting a child who is questioning why they feel the way they do, and if there is something wrong with them, can be hard.

    Also family members or others close by may not understand…..at all….and criticise and question the parenting

    There is a lot of educating, or re-education needed…..to begin to see how a neurodivergent brain may be working…..what support the child may need.

    It can put so much pressure on the whole family…it can impact everyone’s mental health.

    My counselling comes from a place of understanding…..support… recognising the difficulties…..celebrating the positives…….seeing the restrictions…..enjoying the developments and possibilities.

    Every emotion is welcome..anger…frustration…exhaustion…overwhelmed…desperation…loss…grief….joy…excitement…relief…

    Parenting can triggered one’s own parenting experiences…..

    It can set us on our own path of neurodivergent diagnosis….

    It can be so hard to understand what is our stuff whilst supporting our kids….

    So much to unpack and process….

    Wow!

    If all of this is resonating with you….if you are looking to support yourself to support your kids…..

    Then get in touch to book a free 30 minute chat with me.

    To see if we would work well together….if I can support your needs…

    Go to the contact me page or email: amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

  • Connection, Counselling and Shiatsu, Exeter

    I feel very lucky….being self-employed….I was able to head out, in the sun, with my son yesterday…

    ….so special to walk and chat….to stop and observe……serious connection……

    ….and that is what I am all about

    ❤️ Connection is everything ❤️

    Connection in therapeutic relationship

    Connection through hands on the body

    Connection with my children

    I see the magic that true connection can create….in my therapeutic work.…and in my children.

    And I’m always striving to offer deeper, stronger, open connection in my practice

    If you are wondering if this is what’s missing for you……or would like to get a better understanding of deep, heart-felt, connection……then get in touch.

    Spaces available next week.

    Counselling 30 min free chat.

    ❤️ Message to book. Get in touch through my get in touch page or email amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

    🦚 this photo does not due justice to the brilliance….or magic…..of the peacock’s colours in the sun…..but it was truly beautiful and magical…🦚

  • Autumn Celebrations

    October is flying by!…..I have a week off from Shiatsu and Counselling coming up. Half term shenanigans with the family will commence!

    I also have a (big) birthday coming up 😁🎂😁 Party prep in full mode and excitement building. I feel really ready to celebrate, with cake and dancing.

    It’s all happening at the same time (always seems to be the way, right?) I have my counselling graduation in the same week 🎓😃

    Lots going on right now….but mostly though I want to be hibernating 🤣

    Feels like the energy has changed and we’re heading towards the time for quiet, reflection and rest.

    I like this about the winter months and try, although life continues at a pace, to retreat, cosy up and lie fallow.

    I find that Shiatsu and Counselling sessions change with the seasons a little as well.

    In both Counselling and Shiatsu this is a great time to review where we think we are and practise listening to what our bodies need.

    Our bodies can tune into the seasonal changes. If we can trust them they can help us fall into relaxation, help us switch our minds off, or at least slow them down.

    In the meanwhile I imagine October is going to be over before I know it!…..BUT in between the busy times and the fun I plan some slumbering, some snoozing and some relaxation…..

    I have a few spaces available next week for Shiatsu and w/c 4th.

    I am always happy to talk Counselling and Shiatsu – so do contact me with any questions or queries.

    Xx