Therapy with Michaela

23/02/2026

New article on substack now

08/02/2026

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22/01/2026

January is professional development time for me and in the past week. I have been doing training with the British PDA society and creating new blog posts for my website.

Is it defiance or something more? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often misunderstood. Unlike ODD or ADHD, it’s an anxiety-driven need to avoid everyday demands, often using clever social strategies.
Understanding the ‘why’ behind the resistance is key to providing the right support.
Learn more about the unique traits of PDA and how to help individuals thrive by reading our latest blog post. Link in bio

12/01/2026

05/08/2025

New worksheets and resources just dropped! Link in bio

23/07/2025

Trouble sleeping? In our latest newsletter we explored just that. Link in bio🔝😴🛌💤

02/06/2025

New article is available now

07/05/2025

22/04/2025

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