Therapy With Kat

28/10/2025

To celebrate the launch of my brand new website, I have created a freebie to give away to my followers 🙌

Go to the LinkTree in my bio, and click on Calm In The Chaos: A Toolkit for Regulating Your Nervous System. Alternatively, visit my website www.therapywithkat.co.uk.

I hope this helps you to find new ways to help soothe your nervous system when you are feeling a little frazzled 🥰

27/10/2025

I can't believe it's finally here...
..my new website is LIVE!

I have had a tonne of help in the background to get my gorgeous new site up and running.

I hope that the new site demonstrates exactly what Therapy With Kat is all about.

Visit it now www.therapywithkat.co.uk

Woohoo! Celebration time 🙌🥳🎉

24/10/2025

20/10/2025

Masking is a trauma response

10/10/2025

Social self-care is one of those things we often overlook.

It’s not about being more social — it’s about being intentional with the connections that support you.

For some, that might mean reaching out, planning something small, or reconnecting with a friend who really gets you.

For others, it’s giving yourself permission to step back and recharge without guilt.

Social self-care is about understanding your own needs — what energises you, what drains you, and where you feel most like yourself.

💬 How do you know when your social battery needs recharging?

03/10/2025

💭 Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and candles.

This week in my self-care series, we’re looking at emotional self-care — the ways we tend to our inner world.

That might mean:
✨ Naming your feelings instead of pushing them down
✨ Asking for support when you need it
✨ Setting boundaries that protect your peace
✨ Giving yourself permission to rest

Emotional self-care is about honouring what’s going on inside you, without judgment. And it doesn’t need to take hours out of your day — sometimes it’s as simple as taking a breath, saying “no,” or reaching out to someone safe.

💚 When your emotions are cared for, everything else feels a little lighter.

What’s one way you’ve cared for your emotional self this week?

01/10/2025

✨ What’s coming up in October ✨

A new month always feels like a fresh page, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. Here’s a little preview of what you can expect here over the next few weeks:

1️⃣ More conversations around self-care — continuing my Friday series with practical, realistic tips you can actually use in daily life.
2️⃣ A personal milestone — I’ll be completing my diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice this month 🎉
3️⃣ Exploring core beliefs — what they are, why they feel so powerful, and how we can begin to gently question them.
4️⃣ Seasonal transitions — reflecting on the shift into autumn and how change impacts us.
5️⃣ Social self-care — what it means, and how it can look different for everyone.
6️⃣ An October recap — wins, lessons, and updates at the end of the month.

I’ll also be showing up more in stories with polls, question boxes, and reflections — so there’ll be plenty of chances to join the conversation.

🍂 Here’s to an October of slowing down, finding balance, and caring for ourselves in ways that feel sustainable.

What are you most looking forward to this month? 💭

29/09/2025

✨ September Recap ✨

🌟 Wins
This month I:
💚 Launched my new self-care series
💚 Settled back into school routines with the kids
💚 Had some lovely new conversations here on Instagram

💭 Lessons
September reminded me that:
🍂 Transitions can be uncomfortable
🍂 Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s necessary
🍂 Being present helps change feel less overwhelming

✨ Updates
Looking ahead, you’ll see:
➡️ More weekly self-care posts
➡️ Therapy concepts made simple
➡️ A focus on gentle, relatable reflections

💬 What’s one win you’re taking from September?

26/09/2025

When we talk about physical self-care, it’s easy to imagine things like hours at the gym or complicated routines.

But really, it starts with the basics:
🍲 Nourishing meals
💧 Drinking water
😴 Enough rest
🚶🏽‍♀️ Moving your body in ways that feel good

These aren’t luxuries — they’re what keep us going.

And here’s something important: looking after your body isn’t about vanity — it’s about giving yourself what you need to function, recover, and feel well.

For parents especially, I know it’s not always easy to prioritise even the simplest things. That’s why I talk about physical self-care as realistic support, not a perfect plan.

It’s not about doing it all.
It’s about noticing where your body needs care — and giving yourself permission to respond. 🌱

But hey, if lifting heavy stuff and running down those kms does it for you, get at it. 🥰

We are allowed to all be different.

💬 What’s one small way you look after your body when life is busy?

19/09/2025

We often think of self-care as something “extra” — a luxury to fit in if there’s time.

But the truth is, self-care is foundational. It’s what helps you rest, restore, and keep going when life is demanding.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a mini-series on different types of self-care: physical, emotional, mental, social, and sensory.

🌱 Where could you begin to come back to the foundations this week?

17/09/2025

Transitions are part of life, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Whether it’s the change of seasons, a new routine, or moving from one stage of life to another, it’s okay if it feels uncomfortable.

With gentleness and self-compassion, transitions can become less about pressure — and more about growth.

💬 How do you usually feel during times of transition?

04/08/2025

What you are doing is 'good enough'.

Remove the pressure to provide 'core memories'.

What your children will ultimately remember, is a parent doing their best. Not the days spent on the beach, or the expensive activities.

💬 What would a realistic summer win look like for you?