Kathryn de Prudhoe Counselling & Psychotherapy

10/10/2021

The best possible advice on World Mental Health Day

10/05/2021

I can’t think of a more powerful representation of mental health awareness week ❤️

04/05/2021

I often hear people in therapy talking about how frustrating it is when they talk to the people around them about what’s troubling them. It’s like a light bulb goes on when I say ‘you just want to tell them without them trying to fix it?’ ‘YES!!’ they say.

When we jump straight to trying to fix someone’s problems not only does it suggest we don’t really want to hear about their suffering but it also disempowers them from finding their own solutions, which we’re all perfectly capable of with the right kind of support ❤️

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23/03/2021

Today marks the anniversary of the first lockdown and the start of a tidal wave of loss that swept the country. Please remember the dead and support the bereaved today with a minutes silence at midday and a light in your window at 8pm ❤️💛

18/03/2021

I’m incredibly proud to have contributed to this powerful article recently featured on the cover of the New Statesman. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one or the loss of time and experiences every single one of us is grieving on some level as a result of the pandemic ❤️

When organs fail, the staff on intensive care units try to take over their work. Ventilators act as lungs, medicines delivered intravenously maintain a person’s heartbeat and blood pressure, filter machines prevent a fatal build-up of waste, and everything – every drop of fluid that enters the b...

13/03/2021

With the scale of loss that has swept across the country this last 12 months, Mothers Day is going to be incredibly difficult for so many people this year. However you spend the day tomorrow, take good care of yourself and please don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you need it ❤️

10/03/2021

With all the recent conversations around su***de, we believe it's important to share our support with those who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to get help 💜🔗 http://orlo.uk/kDgTx

10/03/2021

On 23rd March Marie Curie are organising a national day of reflection to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown and remember all those who have lost their lives in the last 12 months. Please support the millions of bereaved by taking a moment to reflect and connect 💛

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Since the first lockdown began, hundreds of thousands of lives have been cut short and millions have been bereaved. Take a minute to reflect and a moment to ...

10/03/2021

If someone admits they’re feeling suicidal, chances are it took a great deal of courage to do it. If they’re telling you it might mean it’s not too late for them to get help. Here are some great tips on what to do ***de

21/01/2021

Join me and this distinguished panel to discuss Catherine Mayer’s book ‘Good Grief’ and the activating power of bereavement

17/01/2021

Things are incredibly difficult right now and so many of us are struggling and having to dig really deep for the strength to keep going ❤️