Therapy With Kat

14/11/2025

Can we talk about how Christmas has become a season now? And that season apparently kicks off before November is even properly underway?

I'm seeing parents already stressing about making it magical, planning elaborate advent activities, and generally revving up for what looks suspiciously like a two-month marathon of Performance Parenting.
Here's the thing: when we push beyond our actual capacity—not our theoretical, well-rested, neurotypical-household capacity, but our REAL capacity—we're setting everyone up for a rough time.

Your kids don't need magical. They need you not completely depleted and resentful by December 15th.
So I'm inviting you to get ruthlessly realistic. What could you just...not do this year? What tradition could quietly retire? What Pinterest-worthy nonsense could you scroll past without guilt?

It's still November. We have time to recalibrate our expectations before we're in too deep.

(Swipe through for some thoughts on Christmas season creep and why we all need to collectively chill.)

10/11/2025

On the blog this month...

That moment when your neurodivergent child says they're excited for school after months of struggle? THAT'S a win. For parents celebrating the victories others might not get.

https://www.therapywithkat.co.uk/2025/11/10/lneurodivergent-parenting-wins/

04/11/2025

28/10/2025

To celebrate the launch of my brand new website, I have created a freebie to give away to my followers 🙌

Go to the LinkTree in my bio, and click on Calm In The Chaos: A Toolkit for Regulating Your Nervous System. Alternatively, visit my website www.therapywithkat.co.uk.

I hope this helps you to find new ways to help soothe your nervous system when you are feeling a little frazzled 🥰

27/10/2025

I can't believe it's finally here...
..my new website is LIVE!

I have had a tonne of help in the background to get my gorgeous new site up and running.

I hope that the new site demonstrates exactly what Therapy With Kat is all about.

Visit it now www.therapywithkat.co.uk

Woohoo! Celebration time 🙌🥳🎉

24/10/2025

20/10/2025

Masking is a trauma response

10/10/2025

Social self-care is one of those things we often overlook.

It’s not about being more social — it’s about being intentional with the connections that support you.

For some, that might mean reaching out, planning something small, or reconnecting with a friend who really gets you.

For others, it’s giving yourself permission to step back and recharge without guilt.

Social self-care is about understanding your own needs — what energises you, what drains you, and where you feel most like yourself.

💬 How do you know when your social battery needs recharging?

03/10/2025

💭 Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and candles.

This week in my self-care series, we’re looking at emotional self-care — the ways we tend to our inner world.

That might mean:
✨ Naming your feelings instead of pushing them down
✨ Asking for support when you need it
✨ Setting boundaries that protect your peace
✨ Giving yourself permission to rest

Emotional self-care is about honouring what’s going on inside you, without judgment. And it doesn’t need to take hours out of your day — sometimes it’s as simple as taking a breath, saying “no,” or reaching out to someone safe.

💚 When your emotions are cared for, everything else feels a little lighter.

What’s one way you’ve cared for your emotional self this week?

01/10/2025

✨ What’s coming up in October ✨

A new month always feels like a fresh page, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. Here’s a little preview of what you can expect here over the next few weeks:

1️⃣ More conversations around self-care — continuing my Friday series with practical, realistic tips you can actually use in daily life.
2️⃣ A personal milestone — I’ll be completing my diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice this month 🎉
3️⃣ Exploring core beliefs — what they are, why they feel so powerful, and how we can begin to gently question them.
4️⃣ Seasonal transitions — reflecting on the shift into autumn and how change impacts us.
5️⃣ Social self-care — what it means, and how it can look different for everyone.
6️⃣ An October recap — wins, lessons, and updates at the end of the month.

I’ll also be showing up more in stories with polls, question boxes, and reflections — so there’ll be plenty of chances to join the conversation.

🍂 Here’s to an October of slowing down, finding balance, and caring for ourselves in ways that feel sustainable.

What are you most looking forward to this month? 💭

29/09/2025

✨ September Recap ✨

🌟 Wins
This month I:
💚 Launched my new self-care series
💚 Settled back into school routines with the kids
💚 Had some lovely new conversations here on Instagram

💭 Lessons
September reminded me that:
🍂 Transitions can be uncomfortable
🍂 Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s necessary
🍂 Being present helps change feel less overwhelming

✨ Updates
Looking ahead, you’ll see:
➡️ More weekly self-care posts
➡️ Therapy concepts made simple
➡️ A focus on gentle, relatable reflections

💬 What’s one win you’re taking from September?

04/08/2025

What you are doing is 'good enough'.

Remove the pressure to provide 'core memories'.

What your children will ultimately remember, is a parent doing their best. Not the days spent on the beach, or the expensive activities.

💬 What would a realistic summer win look like for you?