Understanding Neurodiversity: Celebrating the Spectrum of Minds
Luke Barnes Luke Barnes

Understanding Neurodiversity: Celebrating the Spectrum of Minds

Neurodiversity is a concept that has been gaining momentum in recent years, and for good reason. It challenges the traditional view of neurological differences as deficits and instead promotes the idea that the diversity of human brains is something to be celebrated and embraced. In this blog, we'll explore the concept of neurodiversity, its meaning, and why it's an essential and empowering perspective.

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Boundaries are Important
Luke Barnes Luke Barnes

Boundaries are Important

Boundaries are important in the therapeutic relationship, so I thought I would write a short blog about them. As they extend outside of the counselling room and are much needed and important in our day-to-day existence. Self-care comes from setting boundaries and stems from being self-aware, some examples of boundaries could be.

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Let’s Talk anxiety.....
Luke Barnes Luke Barnes

Let’s Talk anxiety.....

Anxiety is the body response that is formed to protect you from
outside threats. It serves an important role in keeping people safe

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Dyslexia, who would have known.
Luke Barnes Luke Barnes

Dyslexia, who would have known.

I am a person centred counsellor and one of the 1 in 10 people that have dyslexia. I went through my schooling not knowing that I was dyslexic, it was not ever picked up on. Looking back I think I just got left behind, seen as a child who was not "very bright" . I have recently had to confront my personal fear around being dyslexic head on…

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