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Rachel Dowling
MBACP, BSc (Hons) Psychology
ADHDer, Neurodivergent, Neuro-affirming Counsellor



Breaking the Binge Cycle:
How Warm, Ready Meals Can Reduce Overwhelm and Support Recovery (Especially if You’re Neurodivergent)Guest Blog from Counsellor Who Cares.
You’re exhausted. You walk through the door after a full-on day and feel that familiar wave of decision fatigue. The thought of choosing what to eat, let alone cooking it, is overwhelming. And before you know it, you’ve raided the cupboard, eaten whatever you could find, and now you’re left with the guilt and regret of yet another binge. Y
May 233 min read
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Navigating Showers as a Neurodivergent Individual
To the neuro majority, taking a shower seems like a very basic task. It is viewed as one simple step as part of a getting ready routine, and a necessary part of every day, but for some Neurodivergent people taking a shower can be very problematic and a source of great distress.
In this blog I touch on some of the difficulties that may be experienced by some Neurodivergent individuals, and some strategies to hopefully help with a more manageable routine.
May 134 min read
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Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism
The path to realising you or a loved one may be neurodivergent is not always easy, and can bring up all sorts of emotions...
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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