by Westmeria Counselling | Jul 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Health, Mental Health, self-care, Wellbeing
By Natalie B When my son was diagnosed with autism at six, I worried for his future — but with support, he thrived. He excelled in maths and science and was eager to start secondary school. Unfortunately, the transition proved overwhelming: the noise, busy corridors,...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jul 9, 2025 | Mental Health, self-care, self-compassion
It’s a pleasure to be asked to write a blog for Westmeria. I’d like to use this opportunity to talk about self-compassion. It’s something that changed my life. It certainly changed how I talk to myself and how I experience myself, and has brought me to a much easier,...
