Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling

28/05/2026

🔴🟢 A simple wellbeing tool

Try this:

Write out your usual week and label each activity:
🔴 Red = drains your energy
🟢 Green = recharges your energy

Then reflect—can you reduce some red and increase the green?

Awareness is the first step toward balance. 🌿

25/05/2026

👋 Putting a face to the name

Hi, I’m Catherine, the person behind Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling.

I know reaching out for support can feel like a big step, so I believe it’s important you know who you’re talking to.

I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported at your own pace.

23/05/2026

🧠 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)

Sometimes it’s not what happened to us—but what didn’t happen.

Growing up without enough emotional support or validation can leave lasting effects, even if everything “looked fine” on the outside.

This is an area I specialise in, and something many people are only just beginning to understand in themselves.

You’re not alone—and it can be worked through. 💙

21/05/2026

🌈 Neurodivergent-Friendly App Recommendation

Have you heard of *Finch*?

It’s a self-care app where you look after a little virtual companion by taking care of yourself—perfect for building gentle routines, motivation, and structure.

A lovely, low-pressure way to support your wellbeing. 🐦

14/05/2026

***ABERDEEN BESPOKE COUNSELLING TESTIMONIAL ***
“I was asked what I would like to achieve from the sessions which was important to me. I was also assessing my counsellor to see how we got on. Most importantly I felt comfortable with you and that you were someone I felt I would be able to talk openly with. Thank you for being there, Catherine, at a low point for me and making me think about things from a slightly different angle. I would highly recommend Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling for an easy and informative service which makes a big impact on people’s lives.”

Sharing this with permission. Grateful to be part of people’s journeys. 💙

12/05/2026

A gentle reminder to use your annual leave. 🌿

Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity.

Taking time to pause, reset, and step away can make a real difference to your wellbeing. You don’t have to earn rest—you deserve it.

07/05/2026

📚 Continued Professional Development

In January, I completed additional training in *Autism and Eating Disorders*—an area that deserves more awareness, understanding, and compassion.

I’m always committed to learning and growing so I can better support the individuals I work with. 💙

04/05/2026

🌼 Hello May

A new month brings a fresh start.

Whatever April held for you—this is a chance to reset, refocus, and move forward gently.

Be kind to yourself this month. That’s where real change begins and the summer is approaching. 💛

30/04/2026

Ending the month with a gentle reminder 💛

“One hug from the right person can take away a day’s sadness.”

Sometimes comfort, connection, and feeling seen can make all the difference.

Take care of yourself and each other this month.

29/04/2026

Hello from me 👋

I know I don’t always appear on here, so I wanted to step forward and say hello.

Behind every post is a real person who is passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges.

I believe in creating a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can be fully yourself.

Sometimes seeing the face behind the work helps make reaching out feel a little easier.

27/04/2026

New on the blog front Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling✨

I’ve written about Autism & ADHD in relationships and how we can better understand each other.

Relationships can sometimes feel difficult when partners experience the world differently, but understanding is the first step toward connection.

Take a read here:
https://www.aberdeenbespokecounselling.co.uk/blog/autism-amp-adhd-relationships-understanding-each_other

I’d love to know what resonates with you.

You can return to our homepage by clicking here, or you can try searching for the content you are seeking by clicking here.