Counselling for Families

23/04/2026

Even short pauses throughout the day can help reset your nervous system.

This might include:
📌 stepping outside for fresh air
📌 drinking a cup of tea without multitasking
📌 taking a few slow breaths
📌 stretching your body

These small moments can help reduce stress and increase emotional resilience.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

22/04/2026

Support Group for Women in Neurodivergent Relationships Friday 24th April 2026 10am to 12 noon

Being in a relationship with an autistic partner can mean:
• loving deeply
• adapting constantly
• and quietly carrying a lot on your own

These workshops are for women who feel emotionally stretched, confused, or unseen — and want support without blame or judgement.

You don’t have to work this out alone.
You don’t have to keep shrinking.

A space to understand, reconnect, and breathe again 💛

To join us email Julie at Hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk

21/04/2026

Parents supporting children with high emotional or sensory needs often experience long periods of nervous system activation.

This may show up as:
📌 feeling constantly “on edge”
📌 difficulty relaxing
📌 sleep problems
📌 irritability or emotional reactivity
📌 ongoing physical fatigue

When the body remains in a prolonged fight-or-flight state, it becomes harder to think clearly, stay patient, and manage stress effectively.

This is why self-care practices that support the nervous system are particularly important for parents of children with additional needs.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

17/04/2026

Online Women’s Support Group Friday 24th April 10am to 12 noon via Zoom

Being in a relationship with an autistic partner can mean:
• loving deeply
• adapting constantly
• and quietly carrying a lot on your own
These workshops are for women who feel emotionally stretched, confused, or unseen — and want support without blame or judgement.

You don’t have to work this out alone.
You don’t have to keep shrinking.
A space to understand, reconnect, and breathe again 💛

To join email Julie Wales at Hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk or to chat call Julie on 07412651894.

17/04/2026

Online Women’s Support Group Friday 24th April 10am to 12 noon via Zoom

Being in a relationship with an autistic partner can mean:
• loving deeply
• adapting constantly
• and quietly carrying a lot on your own

These workshops are for women who feel emotionally stretched, confused, or unseen — and want support without blame or judgement.
You don’t have to work this out alone.
You don’t have to keep shrinking.
A space to understand, reconnect, and breathe again 💛

What Women Will Gain
✨ A clearer understanding of neurodivergent relationship patterns
✨ Language for things you’ve felt but struggled to explain
✨ Tools for communication without over-explaining or self-abandoning
✨ Support for emotional exhaustion, resentment, and shutdown
✨ Greater confidence in your needs and boundaries
✨ Relief from the constant question: “Is it just me?”

To join email Julie Wales at Hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk or to chat call Julie on 07412651894.

16/04/2026

Self-care is sometimes misunderstood as something indulgent or unnecessary. For parents raising neurodivergent children, however, self-care is an essential part of sustainable parenting.

Children with additional needs often rely on co-regulation, meaning they look to a safe adult to help regulate their emotions and nervous system.

When parents are exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed, it becomes much harder to remain calm and responsive during challenging moments.

Prioritising your own wellbeing helps you:
📌 remain emotionally available for your child
📌 respond calmly during meltdowns or disregulation
📌 reduce parental stress and burnout
📌 model healthy coping strategies
📌 maintain patience and resilience

In many ways, a regulated parent is one of the greatest supports a child can have.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

14/04/2026

While much attention is understandably focused on supporting the child, the emotional experiences of parents are often overlooked.

Parents may experience:
📌 chronic fatigue
📌 anxiety and worry about their child’s future
📌 guilt for feeling overwhelmed
📌 social isolation
📌 relationship strain
📌 emotional burnout

Some parents also feel they must remain strong for their child at all times, which can make it difficult to talk openly about their own struggles.

It is important to recognise that feeling overwhelmed does not mean you are failing as a parent. Parenting a child with additional needs requires extraordinary emotional strength and adaptability.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

13/04/2026

Gloucestershire Parents and Carers — you're not alone! Connect, share, and gain evidence‑based guidance to support neurodiverse needs.

Join Our Parent & Carer Support Group!

This online group offers a safe, supportive, and non‑judgemental space for Gloucestershire parents and carers navigating their own or their children’s neurodiverse needs. You’ll receive evidence‑based guidance and practical strategies to help with everyday challenges, along with honest, lived‑experience support from peers who truly understand.

Each session gives you space to talk openly, share what’s tough, and learn simple, effective approaches you can start using right away. No pressure, no judgement — just real connection, reassurance, and practical help from people who “get it.”

Join us from home to feel heard, understood, and more confident in supporting neurodiverse needs.

Evidence‑based support. Real strategies. A community that understands.

Gloucestershire Parents and Carers — you're not alone! Connect, share, and gain evidence‑based guidance to support neurodiverse needs.

09/04/2026

Parents of children with additional needs often face unique pressures that can affect the entire family.

These challenges may include:
📌 managing frequent emotional disregulation or meltdowns
📌 supporting sensory sensitivities
📌 navigating school systems or EHCP processes
📌 attending multiple professional appointments
📌 advocating for the child’s needs
📌 coping with uncertainty about the future

Many parents also become the primary emotional regulator for their child, helping them navigate big feelings, transitions, and sensory overwhelm.

This constant level of responsibility can place a significant strain on a parent’s emotional and physical wellbeing.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

07/04/2026

Parenting a child with special needs can be an incredibly meaningful and loving experience. It can also be one of the most demanding roles a parent may face.

Alongside everyday care, many parents are navigating school challenges, therapy appointments, behaviour support, and advocacy for their child.

Over time, this can lead to parental stress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. Many parents quietly put their own wellbeing aside while focusing on supporting their child.

However, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of special needs parenting is parental self-care.

Looking after yourself is not selfish. In fact, supporting your own mental and emotional wellbeing helps you support your child more effectively.

Want to speak to Julie about her counselling services? Contact Julie on 📱07412651894 or ✉️ hello@juliewalescounselling.co.uk.

02/04/2026

Julie's fourth co-regulation tip...

4. Use co-regulating statements!

These phrases communicate safety and partnership:

💓 “I’m here with you.”
💓 “We’re on the same team.”
💓 “We can slow down.”
💓 “Let’s take a breath together.”
💓 “I want to understand you.”

These statements help shift the nervous system from threat to connection.

31/03/2026

Julie's third co-regulation tip...

3. Practise shared breathing!

Breathing together is one of the most powerful co-regulation tools.

Try this:
💕 Sit facing each other
💕 Place a hand on your own heart or belly
💕 Inhale slowly for four counts
💕 Exhale for six counts
💕 Match your partner’s rhythm

Longer exhales activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping both partners return to calm.