Directors' Blogs
Two directors, two perspectives
Practical advice from Lea Cole for families, schools and workplaces, alongside Sharon Boyd’s reflections on mental health and wellbeing.
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Lea Cole’s articles
Supporting a Child with SEND: A Practical Guide for UK Parents (From Lea Cole, Business Director)
Practical guidance for parents supporting a child with SEND.
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Supporting Neurodiversity at Work and School: Lea Cole's Advice for Businesses and Schools
Lea Cole’s advice for supporting neurodiversity at work and school.
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Sharon Boyd’s articles
14 September 2026
Who Taught You That You Weren't Enough? A Real Talk on Self-Esteem
I explore where low self-esteem can begin, how an inner critic keeps old messages alive, and gentle steps towards a steadier sense of self-worth.
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14 September 2026
Does Healing Really Work Through a Screen? An Honest Look at Online Therapy UK
An honest look at online therapy in the UK, including what a screen can offer, what may feel difficult, and how to decide whether it could support you.
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14 September 2026
Depression Isn't Weakness. It's a Signal.
Depression is not a personal weakness. I explore what it may be signalling, what support can involve, and when it may help to reach out.
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14 September 2026
Is Your Supervision Actually Challenging You? If Not, Ask Why.
Reflective clinical supervision should make room for challenge as well as support. I explore questions to ask when supervision feels too comfortable.
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14 September 2026
We Don't "Get Over" Grief. We Grow Around It.
Grief does not follow a timetable. I reflect on growing around loss while making room for love, change and ongoing support.
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14 September 2026
What If Your Anxiety Isn't the Enemy, but a Really Loud, Overprotective Friend?
What if anxiety is an overprotective alarm rather than an enemy? I explore listening with curiosity, checking the facts and taking small steps.
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2: Masking, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns: What Anxiety ReallyLooks Like
😶 Anxiety Isn’t Always Out Loud For many neurodivergent adults, anxiety doesn’t look like panic. It looks like: appearing calm while internally screaming (masking), experiencing total emotional overwhelm (meltdown), or going…
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1: Anxiety in the Neurodivergent(ND) Brain: It’s Not JustWorry
🔍 Let’s Start With This: You’re Not “Overreacting” If you’re neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or otherwise), you’ve likely heard it all before: “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re always overthinking.” “Just calm…
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3.From Awareness to Action: How to Interrupt the Anxiety Cycle
In the last blog, we explored the importance of becoming consciously aware of how anxiety shows up in your body, mind, and behaviour. You learned that anxiety isn’t your enemy. It’s a signal. And when you start to notice…
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