AIJ Therapy

04/01/2026

As the year turns, I am taking some quiet time away to rest and reset.

In the work I do, I see how often people keep going long after they are tired, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin. Rest is not a luxury. It is part of looking after ourselves properly.

Taking a little time away at the start of the year to rest and reset.

A gentle reminder that slowing down and caring for ourselves is not something we need to earn.

Wishing you a steady and kind start to the year. ❤️❤️

28/12/2025

Moving into a new year can bring up lots of different feelings. For some people it is hope and fresh starts. For others it is pressure, uncertainty, or a reminder of things that still feel hard.

There is not a right way to feel right now.

If you are simply doing your best, that is enough.

21/12/2025

Christmas does not land the same way for everyone.

For some parents, it is a time of quiet worry, watching their child struggle with routines, noise, expectations, or emotions they cannot yet explain.

For some adults, it is loneliness, pressure, or old memories that resurface when everything is meant to feel joyful.

For others, Christmas highlights the people who are missing. Those who have been lost. Relationships that have changed. Chairs that are now empty. Grief can feel louder at this time of year, even when it has been carried quietly for a long time.

Neurodivergent children, children who have experienced trauma, and families under strain often feel this season more intensely. The lights are brighter. The days are longer. The expectations are heavier.

Struggling at Christmas does not mean something is wrong.
It often means something matters.

It is okay if you are just getting through this season rather than enjoying it.
It is okay if you are tired.
It is okay if you need gentleness instead of cheer.

You are not alone in this, even if it feels that way.

18/12/2025

Are you working with family members of autistic people, or do you need personalised guidance for your own family?

We’re commissioned by the NHS to offer free, online coaching sessions through Autism Central.

These sessions are delivered by our trained and supervised peer guides with lived or family experience.

The sessions offer a safe space to reflect on autistic wellbeing, family life and practical guidance, helping you feel heard, connected and navigate services.

Anyone living in England and supporting an autistic person of any age is eligible. 4, 8 or 10 consecutive sessions can be booked.

Find out more and get booked in: https://orlo.uk/FAuao

15/12/2025

15/12/2025

FREE webinar! Understanding mental health challenges in autism and ADHD: A focus on schools as a source of emotional burden The aim of this FREE event is to share insights and outputs from Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience (RE-STAR), a UKRI-funded research programme which i...

15/12/2025

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14/12/2025

Welcome, I’m Kayleigh, a psychotherapist working across the Ribble Valley.

I support children, young people, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or misunderstood. Many of the people I work with have experienced trauma, ADHD, or long term emotional stress.

Therapy doesn’t mean something is ‘wrong’ with you. It means you don’t have to carry everything alone.

This page is a space for gentle insight, understanding, and support.
This page is a space for gentle insight, understanding, and support.

If you’re considering therapy, you’re welcome to message me.

30/09/2025

20/06/2025

29% of men have been to therapy, compared to 41% of women, according to our Public Perceptions Survey.

Of those who've had therapy, 73% of men and 73% of women say it was helpful.

So what’s getting in the way of more men seeking therapy? 🤔

Stigma, social expectations, and discomfort around opening up all play a part. But attitudes are slowly shifting.

This Men’s Health Month, we’re taking a closer look at how men view therapy, and how those views are changing.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/XmtKR

20/06/2025

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01/06/2025

Today is a perfect day to celebrate you 💜

Take a moment to be proud of all the progress you've made, no matter how small. Every step forward counts.