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Fresh Start Counselling

Supporting adults with stress, anxiety & neurodivergence to find calm, confidence & clarity. Learn more or book a consultation: www.freshstart.me.uk

Based in Frome, Somerset, I offer counselling, coaching and psychotherapy for adults who want to feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to manage life’s challenges. I work with clients across the UK, both online and face-to-face, supporting people with:

• Stress, anxiety and overwhelm
• Depression and low mood
• Life changes, confidence and motivation
• Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other forms of neurodivergence
• Trauma and emotional regulation

Sessions are £80 per hour, and I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit to work together. Compassionate, practical and confidential support whether you’re navigating neurodivergence or simply need a fresh start.

04/12/2025

Are you in peri menopause, menopause or post menopause?

Are you neurodivergent and specifically ADHD, autistic or both (AuDHD) or think you might be?

Here is my latest blog about some of the challenges people who relate go through.

https://freshstart.me.uk/neurodivergent-therapy-and-coaching/neurodivergent-menopause-support-guide/

Menopause ‘can’ be on a whole new level when we are neurodivergent.

I am 60 and post menopause – if there really is such a thing. What a roller coaster ride that was! I’m on a mission to support people who need help and want to share experiences. I have a plan to do this, to build a Community.

I am also a Psychotherapist and offer coaching and guided, deep relaxing methods to help you feel more yourself again. I’m interested in supporting partners too.

Menopause affects those who are in it and those close to them.

Online therapy or face-to-face in Frome.

If you ever want to chat or book a free 20-minute consultation, you can reach me here: https://freshstart.me.uk/contact/

30/11/2025

If you’re feeling the financial squeeze this year, remember: meaningful doesn’t mean expensive.

A handwritten card, shared meal, or thoughtful gesture often means more than a pile of gifts.

Spend what feels right, not what feels pressured. Connection and calm are priceless.

🎁 More gentle money-saving and sanity-saving ideas in my blog:

https://freshstart.me.uk/stress/ten-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/

28/11/2025

Are you, or do you think you might be, Autistic, ADHD or both?

Do you feel exhausted — like you’ve lost skills you used to rely on?

Is your memory, focus or ability to switch tasks not what it used to be?

How is your sleep, your energy, your self-care?

Are you finding masking harder than usual?

Do you feel more sensitive, emotionally or physically, to everything around you?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Burnout can affect anyone, but for Autistic and ADHD adults it often runs deeper, lasts longer, and impacts every part of daily life.

I’ve written a new blog exploring neurodivergent burnout, what it can feel like, how to understand the signs, and gentle evidence-based ways to prepare for recovery and support yourself through it.

You can read it here:

https://freshstart.me.uk/neurodivergent-therapy-and-coaching/neurodivergent-burnout-support-guide/

With lived experience and over ten years supporting adults with emotional wellbeing, I know how heavy burnout can feel and how possible recovery is with the right support.

If you’d like to explore whether counselling or coaching could help you feel more grounded, clearer, and supported, you’re welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation here:

https://freshstart.me.uk/contact/

23/11/2025

Christmas shouldn’t feel like an obligation.

You get to choose who’s around your table, what your day looks like, and how much noise you welcome.

It’s okay to want a smaller, calmer Christmas or even one that’s just you and your own plans. This is your holiday too.

💫 Read more about creating a Christmas that feels right for you:

https://freshstart.me.uk/stress/ten-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/

18/11/2025

It’s perfectly fine to say no, whether that's to extra plans, overspending, or anything that steals your peace.

You’re allowed to make Christmas smaller, quieter, and more your own.

Boundaries aren’t selfish; they’re self-care.

Saying “no” this week might just be the kindest “yes” to yourself.

Find gentle ways to protect your energy this season:

👉 https://freshstart.me.uk/stress/ten-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/

14/11/2025

Christmas can creep up quickly, especially when life already feels full.

If you’re someone who juggles a busy mind, shifting energy levels or ADHD-style overwhelm, planning for Christmas can feel like balancing tinsel, appointments and emotions all at once.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need a huge master plan.

Tiny steps really do make a big difference.

Write one small list.
Choose one thing to do this week.
Cross it off and genuinely give yourself credit for it.
Each small action creates a little more breathing space for the weeks ahead.

Planning isn’t about perfection. It’s about giving future-you a calmer, more manageable December.

🎄 If you’d like more gentle ideas to stay organised and protect your mental health this season, you can read my full blog here:

https://freshstart.me.uk/stress/ten-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/

13/11/2025

Here is my latest blog about living with the emotional impact of ADHD.

For many ADHD adults, emotions don’t arrive gently; they arrive loudly. One moment everything feels in flow, then suddenly a comment stings, a task feels impossible, or you find yourself exhausted, tearful or overwhelmed without fully knowing why.

In this new blog, I talk about the emotional side of ADHD:
• the intensity
• the shame and exhaustion that often follows
• the loneliness of being misunderstood
• the grief many adults feel after years of masking
• and the compassion and healing that begins when you finally understand your emotional world rather than fight it

I also share gentle practices that have helped me. Ways to slow down, notice what you’re feeling, and show yourself some care when the waves get big.

If you’d like to read it, you can find it here:

https://freshstart.me.uk/neurodivergent-therapy-and-coaching/the-emotional-side-of-adhd-living-with-feelings/

I am also offering a special discount for new adult clients until 30th November. The details are included at the end of the blog.

Local ADHD counselling you can trust.

03/11/2025

The build-up to Christmas can stir up all sorts of feelings, from excitement, pressure, stress, and even guilt that you’re not doing enough.

But the truth is, none of us gets it perfect. Some days will feel peaceful, others chaotic, and that’s completely okay.

Acceptance is the first step to calm.

Go easy on yourself this year because your best really is good enough.

🪷 Read my latest blog, 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas, for more practical ways to find calm through the season: https://freshstart.me.uk/stress/ten-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/

16/10/2025

Walking in Nature is great for mental health 💚

I'm discovering some hidden gems in Frome, Somerset, where I have my counselling Practice. Welcome to The Dippy 😁

15/10/2025

Feeling low as the days get shorter? You're not alone.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect mood, motivation, and mental health as we move into the darker months, but there are ways to feel better.

In my latest blog, I share practical tools and gentle techniques to help you support your emotional wellbeing this autumn and winter.

🍂 Let’s make peace with the season and feel more in control.

📖 Read the blog here: https://freshstart.me.uk/depression/how-to-overcome-seasonal-affective-disorder/

08/10/2025

As the nights draw in many people start to experience symptoms of Seasonal Adjustment Disorder or SAD.

This is when I start taking vitamin D3 + vitamin K2.

We don't make vit D naturally and need 15 minutes of sun everyday which is hard to get in dear old Blighty.

Time to bump up the vegetables and bit C too 😁

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Tuesday	9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm
Friday	9:30am - 7pm

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Note from Sally

You may be feeling anxious or depressed. Perhaps you’re worried about what the future holds in this insecure world. Maybe important relationships have broken down and you would like to mend them. Let me help you with your emotional wellbeing needs. As a Professional Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist - fully vetted and qualified - I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, young people, domestic abuse, autism, OCD, addiction and much more. Please get in touch at www.freshstart.me.uk. I’m here ready to listen.