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For a free 15-minute Zoom intro chat:
Rachel Dowling
MBACP, BSc (Hons) Psychology
ADHDer, Autism Parent,
Neuro-affirming Counsellor,
LGBTQIA+ Ally


Avoidance vs Preparation: a Neuroaffirming Approach to ADHD/Autism/AuDHD. How can parents, partners and caregivers support neurodivergent children and adults in an unpredictable world?
Being neurodivergent can make certain tasks or situations that we think "should" be easy or everyday, feel at times, completely unmanageable.
We want to support loved ones to face challenges in a way that feels safe, gradual, and achievable for them.
“How can we reduce anxiety AND prepare them for the real world, in a way that truly supports them?"
The goal isn’t independence at any cost. It's about supporting our loved ones to to live the best and most capable version of th
5 days ago4 min read


The Loneliness of Being a Neurodivergent Parent
This article talks about the loneliness and isolation experienced by parents of neurodivergent children as they explore their neurodivergence
Mar 183 min read


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 23, 20253 min read


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


You've made contact - so what happens next? Information about the introductory chat and first counselling session
You've made contact - so what happens next? Information about the introductory chat and first counselling session
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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