How to become a Counsellor

Working out how to become a qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist can be very confusing as there are so many training routes and qualification options out there.  In this post I will outline some of the common training routes for people based in England; other parts of the UK have other professional bodies and options thatContinue reading "How to become a Counsellor"

Autism and Monotropy (or – why can I spend 8 hours researching bath tubs, yet feel so completely overwhelmed by making dinner?)

What is monotropy? Monotropy is a neurodivergent processing style often associated with autism. It involves the brain's attention resources being strongly drawn to one focus of attention and interest at a time, rather than attention being shared between a larger number of things at once.  Monotropy can lead to really enjoyable and productive experiences atContinue reading "Autism and Monotropy (or – why can I spend 8 hours researching bath tubs, yet feel so completely overwhelmed by making dinner?)"