Understanding Attachment Theory in Couples and Individual Counselling
Discover how attachment theory influences your relationships and self-connection. Learn how couples and individual counselling can help heal old patterns and foster secure, trusting bonds.
How to Work with Anger in Relationships: Calming the Storm Without Losing Connection
Why do we get angry? What do we do with it and how can we stop it from damaging our relationships?
In this post we look at this and I offer some simple things you can do today to make space for change.
Starting Couples Therapy: What Happens in the First Session?
Starting couples therapy can be daunting, here is a breakdown of to expect and ways to prepare for your first couples therapy session with Kate McKenna. How does your online couples counselling session work and what happens an in-person counselling session?
Also included are a few reflective questions to help you make the most of your first session.
Relationship Skills: 7 Rules For A Heartfelt Apology
Apologising can be hard, even scary and never getting to hear the apology you deserve can leave you feeling abandoned or resentful.
Here we look at what a full apology could look like and why they're so important for healing betrayals big and small.
Anxiety Help: How to Reclaim Your Life and Find Calm
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, sometimes it can feel like anxiety is in the steering wheel and you're being reluctantly dragged along for the ride. But, why do we feel anxious and how can we retake the wheel?
In this post I demystify this big uncomfortable feeling and give you real tools to put into practice.
Finding a Counsellor: How to Make The Most of a Free Consultation Call
Making the most of a free call with a counsellor can be a great way to choose the right person for you, but how should you use it?
In this post I give you some practical tips and questions to ask, so you can feel confident in your decision.
Strengthening Your Relationship: How Couples Therapy Can Help
Couples therapy, Marriage Counselling, Couples Counselling, Relationship Counselling, it has so many names but what does it actually do?
In this post we look at some of the areas couples counselling can help and how to know if its right for you.
Refuelling the Care giver: Why self-care is Essential for Parents of Autistic Children
Being the parent of an Autistic child presents unique challenges not only for you child, but for you too. If you've felt alone, judged or resentful of parents with neurotypical kids you're not alone. It can be easy to be overwhelmed by all the battles and the responsibility of support your child at the cost of your own wellbeing.
In this post we look at realistic self-care options for you that don't cost you money or time.
Your First Counselling Appointment: A Guide for New Clients
You've taken a big step and booked your first session, but whats going to happen and how does it work?
In this post I breakdown a first session with me whether you've booken an online counselling session or an in-person counselling session, you'll feel prepared to make the most of our first meeting.
Do I Need Counselling If I Don’t Have a Mental Health Diagnosis
Lots of people believe counselling means you've failed or that there has to be something wrong with you, but the truth is everyone and anyone can benefit from being understood and developing self-awareness.
In this post I help you identify if counselling is right for you and how it can help.
How to Know When You’re Ready for Counselling: 4 Common Stages
Step 1: I don’t have a problem! …Do I? In the early stages you aren’t fully aware that something is wrong, but maybe you’re more tired, have stiff shoulders and you’re feeling irritable towards loved ones. Perhaps you’re finding it harder to be in contact with people and have started to avoid things you usually enjoy. […]