Jo Palmer Counselling New View Therapy

03/09/2025

It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that we may have had an abusive childhood, especially if the abuse is invisible. Manipulation, triangulation, gaslighting and parentification all have long term effects on how we show up in relationships and how we feel about ourselves. This is a helpful article exploring gaslighting in childhood. If this resonates for you and you'd like to explore it further, please reach out.

Some kinds of bad parenting are invisible to outsiders. Like white-collar crime, they are hidden behind perfectly acceptable appearances. They are subtler and more insidious.

29/08/2025

Specialist in:

🟡gender identity
🟣neurodiversity
🟢miscarriage, stillbirth and babyloss

Online or face to face sessions available.
£60 per 50 min session (or pay £300 in advance for 6 sessions)
Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.

jopalmertherapy@gmail.com
07734 800584

29/08/2025

Whether it's back to school, starting nursery or something else, awareness of attachment issues in young people is always helpful.
Good luck with "Back to School" everyone.

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Separation anxiety is more than 'clinginess' - it can cause real distress for kids and parents. We share more about what to look out for, and how counselling can help support your family 💡
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/topics/separation-anxiety.html

19/08/2025

If you're going to be supporting a neurodivergent teen with exam results on Thursday then you might like this article.
Good luck everyone!

BBC News - What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help

Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.

16/08/2025

I love getting out into nature and I love taking photographs. A great reset when life feels a bit out of control! 📸🌳🖼️

10/08/2025

With exam results days looming for students across the country, I thought it was worth reposting this. We all know that exam results aren't everything, but it's important to make sure we know how to deal with any potential fallout.

Are you waiting for exam results? Or are you a parent or carer of a student managing your own feelings as well as wondering how they feel about what's ahead? This article has some interesting insights and links to other pages and perspectives.

Tips to Help You Prepare for Results Day | Blog | YoungMinds

Rachel, 24, looks back on GCSE and A-level exams and results days, the impact on her mental health, and shares her tips to help you feel more prepared.