Who are you behind the mask you’ve needed to adopt? This article explores the theme of masking and unmasking for neurodivergent (ND) people, people impacted by childhood messages and by grief. We explore how counselling can help with making meaning of masking and with unmasking.

A reflection on Twixmas: that in-between time between Christmas and New Year and what this time has to teach us about the various forms of in-betweeness in life and within the therapeutic relationship.

A look at how the humble houseplant shines a spotlight on the process of therapy.

A reflection on “neuroplasticity” and how change is possible.

Exploring a specific form of burnout - neurodivergent burnout - using the metaphor of a campfire.

This article looks at what to expect in an initial counselling session. Of course, we're all unique as humans (thank goodness!) and every counselling session is unique. That said, in any initial counselling session, there are common themes and points of discussion. Having a sense of what to expect from your first session can help to ease any nerves or apprehension about the process. Here, we focus specifically on what to expect when accessing counselling with myself - Claire Law - at Free to Be Counselling, Preston.