Our Shared Space

Our Shared Space Group of therapists working with couples, relationships, families, individuals & young people.

If you’ve been diagnosed as autistic, you might be sitting with a mix of questions, relief or uncertainty (or all three)...
27/03/2026

If you’ve been diagnosed as autistic, you might be sitting with a mix of questions, relief or uncertainty (or all three).

This programme is a space for you to slow things down and begin making sense of what this means in your life. Together, we’ll gently explore how you experience the world, your relationships, and your emotions, at your own pace.

It’s not about changing who you are, but about understanding yourself more deeply, recognising your strengths, and finding ways of living and connecting that feel more comfortable, supportive, and true to you. Get in touch to find out more.

I’ve recently had surgery, and recovery has gently reminded me of something I often see in the therapy room.How hard it ...
05/03/2026

I’ve recently had surgery, and recovery has gently reminded me of something I often see in the therapy room.

How hard it can be to receive.

In families and relationships, we all take up positions. The capable one. The strong one. The organised one. The one who doesn’t need much.

These roles usually make sense. At some point, they were adaptive. They kept the system steady.

But over time, they can become fixed.

In therapy, we often notice what happens when someone who is used to holding everything together is invited to lean. To express need. To let someone else step forward.

It can feel exposing. Disorientating, even.

And yet, when one person shifts (even slightly)the whole relational pattern begins to move.

My own recovery has been a quiet reminder of this: that healing isn’t just about independence or resilience. Sometimes it’s about allowing ourselves to be part of the system in a different way.

And that can be surprisingly powerful.

- Kirstie

Have you, or someone you care about received an ADHD diagnosis?It’s common to feel a swirl of emotions: relief at finall...
04/03/2026

Have you, or someone you care about received an ADHD diagnosis?

It’s common to feel a swirl of emotions: relief at finally having an explanation, confusion about what it means, grief for past challenges, or even anxiety about the future.

Whether you’re an adult coming to understand patterns that have shaped your life, or a young person navigating school, friendships, or family dynamics, receiving a diagnosis can leave you wondering… What now?

The ADHD: Beyond the Diagnosis programme offers a safe, supportive space to:

⭐ Explore how ADHD shows up in your thinking, emotions, and relationships.

⭐ Unpack patterns of self-criticism, shame, or past struggles in a compassionate way.

⭐ Develop practical strategies for focus, organisation, emotional regulation, and everyday life.

⭐ Recognise and harness your unique strengths to thrive, not just cope.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have had your diagnosis for a long time, this programme helps you navigate your mind, relationships, and daily life with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Feel free to get in touch for further information.

At the arrival of the New Year, there’s often pressure to make resolutions, set goals, and rush toward change. But winte...
09/01/2026

At the arrival of the New Year, there’s often pressure to make resolutions, set goals, and rush toward change. But winter asks something different of us. In nature, this is a season of rest, conservation, and quiet preparation. Not visible growth.

Perhaps change doesn’t always begin with action, but with wintering: slowing down, turning inward, and listening to what needs tending first.

Spring is the season of movement and renewal; winter is where the groundwork is laid. If the start of the year feels heavy, unmotivated, or overwhelming, you’re not behind, you may simply be in winter. What might it be like to honour that instead?

- Kirstie

Christmas doesn’t always have to be bright lights, full calendars, and constant togetherness.Sometimes it’s a quiet coff...
23/12/2025

Christmas doesn’t always have to be bright lights, full calendars, and constant togetherness.

Sometimes it’s a quiet coffee. An old favourite book you’ve already read a million times. A moment where nothing is required of you.

Christmas can carry a lot: memories, expectations, grief, joy, pressure to “make it special.” So if you need permission to slow down, here it is.

With that in mind, I’m settling down with a warm coffee and an old favourite. Letting the familiar do what it does best: soothe, ground, and remind me that this is enough.

Rest is not wasted time.
Slowing down is not giving up.
Turning inward can be an act of care.

May this Christmas offer you a small pocket of softness where your nervous system can settle, your shoulders can drop, and you can simply be.

Merry Christmas - Kirstie 🎄

As the Christmas season approaches… let’s check in with ourselves 🎄✨This time of year can stir up a mix of emotions: exc...
09/12/2025

As the Christmas season approaches… let’s check in with ourselves 🎄✨

This time of year can stir up a mix of emotions: excitement, pressure, nostalgia, longing, joy, grief, and everything in between. Before the rush carries you, pause and check in with yourself. Remember, it’s okay if this time of year feels mixed or messy. You’re not alone in that.

Take a breath. Check in. You’re doing the best you can.

- Kirstie

🌲🌟 If Therapy Models were Christmas Decorations 🎄🌟In integrative therapy, no single approach stands alone. The grounded ...
02/12/2025

🌲🌟 If Therapy Models were Christmas Decorations 🎄🌟

In integrative therapy, no single approach stands alone. The grounded presence of the therapist (the tree) and the different models we draw from (the decorations) all contribute to the wider picture. Each piece adds its own meaning, texture, and light, shaping a therapeutic space that’s flexible, relational, and responsive.

If you’re considering therapy for yourself, your relationship, or your family, you’re welcome to reach out.

Christmas has arrived at St Catherine’s House 🎄The tree is glowing in reception, the air feels softer, and that familiar...
21/11/2025

Christmas has arrived at St Catherine’s House 🎄

The tree is glowing in reception, the air feels softer, and that familiar end-of-year hush is beginning to settle in. It’s the time of year when many of us hold a lot at once: joy and pressure, connection and fatigue, warmth and worry.

As the season gathers around us, it’s also an important moment to pause, breathe, and remember your own needs. Amid the gifting, gathering and giving, you’re allowed to slow down, to take space, to check in with your body, and to care for the parts of you that feel stretched.

Let this season be not only about reaching out to others, but also gently returning to yourself.

- Kirstie

Lately I’ve been reflecting on the experience of feeling overwhelmed, something that so many of us go through at differe...
08/09/2025

Lately I’ve been reflecting on the experience of feeling overwhelmed, something that so many of us go through at different times. Overwhelm often shows up when our minds and bodies are carrying more than they can comfortably hold. It can leave us feeling stuck, scattered, or like we’re never quite catching up.

When I notice these feelings in myself, I try to pause and gently ask: What’s one small step I can take right now? Sometimes that looks like slowing my breathing, stepping outside for some air, or writing down the jumble of thoughts in my head to give them a place to land.

From a therapeutic perspective, overwhelm is often an invitation to listen to ourselves with compassion rather than criticism. It doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means your system is asking for care.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the moment, you’re not alone. Try breaking things into smaller steps, leaning on routines that soothe you, and reaching out for connection where you can. Often, it’s the smallest shifts that begin to make the biggest difference.

What’s one thing that helps you when life feels like too much?

- Kirstie

September often feels like a second “new year.” The air shifts, routines change, and there’s a natural invitation to ref...
02/09/2025

September often feels like a second “new year.” The air shifts, routines change, and there’s a natural invitation to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Transitions, whether seasonal, relational, or personal, can stir up mixed feelings. Excitement for what’s ahead, grief for what’s passed, anxiety about the unknown. In therapy, we often hold all of these emotions together, recognising that growth often comes from learning to live in the “in-between.”

As families return to school rhythms, couples renegotiate time and connection, and individuals set intentions for the months ahead, it can be a chance to pause:
🍂 What do I want to carry forward?
🍂 What is it time to let go of?
🍂 What support do I need in this next chapter?

Just like nature, we are always in cycles of change. Being gentle with ourselves as we adjust is part of the work of living fully and meaningfully.

Getting a diagnosis can be a big moment, sometimes it’s a relief, sometimes it brings up more questions than answers. Of...
18/07/2025

Getting a diagnosis can be a big moment, sometimes it’s a relief, sometimes it brings up more questions than answers.

Often people are left thinking, “OK, now what?”

This is where post-diagnostic support comes in. It’s a space to slow down, make sense of things, and start figuring out what the diagnosis means for you, your relationships, and everyday life.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to begin, this support is about helping you find your next steps, with guidance, compassion, and a bit of breathing room.

🎵🎶 “Thank you terror, thank you disillusionment, thank you frailty, thank you consequence.” 🎶🎵This weekend, along with m...
07/07/2025

🎵🎶 “Thank you terror, thank you disillusionment, thank you frailty, thank you consequence.” 🎶🎵

This weekend, along with my oldest friend, I went to see Alanis Morissette in Glasgow. It felt like stepping out of my usual routine and straight into a part of myself I hadn’t visited in a long time.

There’s something powerful about revisiting the music that shaped you. It reminds you of who you were before life layered on responsibilities, expectations, and caution.

Sometimes we need to shake ourselves up a little, to step out of our comfort zone, reconnect with an earlier version of ourselves, and remember the passions and edges that made us who we are.

This weekend was a beautiful reminder: It’s never too late to reclaim those parts of ourselves.

In therapy, we often talk about parts of ourselves or reconnecting with exiled selves. What would it look like to invite one of your forgotten parts back into the room this week?

~ Kirstie

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