Karen Welch Counselling

13/01/2026

A Therapist Reminder:

January is hard for a lot of people. Not because you’re failing but because you’re tired.

Our minds and bodies don’t just reset on January 1st.

Take it slow and if you need support reach out because you don’t have to do this all alone - help is out there.

karenwelchcounselling.co.uk

Karen Welch is a Therapist in Colchester, Essex providing online and telephone counselling and therapy to individuals near Clacton, Chelmsford & Ipswich and across the UK.

12/01/2026

It’s easy to dismiss the significance of the small steps we take in life and especially in therapy.

Real change rarely comes from one big breakthrough. It comes from showing up, noticing patterns, practicing a new response or having one honest conversation.

Over time those moments add up to meaningful and lasting change.
In therapy progress isn’t always loud or dramatic but it is very powerful.

A reminder that one step at a time is still forward however small.

If you would like to find out more about therapy contact me at:

karenwelchcounselling.co.uk

11/01/2026

When you're grieving, managing energy bills can overwhelming. Support is available.

If you would like to know more about energy support that you could access, join us for this free informative session.

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11/01/2026

January reminder:

Your mental health comes first.
Everything else can wait.

10/01/2026

We all need less pressure, more peace and some extra January energy. Pace yourself and you will achieve this ✨

10/01/2026

Thank you for sharing . This article is full of useful practical tips and Information.

⚠️ FAO Parents of autistic teens.

I’ve shared a new article today that I really hope reaches the parents who need it.

It’s about autism, the law, and how to help keep autistic teenagers safe if they ever come into contact with the police or other authorities.

This isn’t fear-based, and it isn’t about assuming wrongdoing. It’s about recognising that autistic communication and behaviour are often misunderstood under stress and that neurodivergent young people are disproportionately vulnerable to harm, exploitation, and criminalisation.

The article covers:
• legal protections that already exist in England
• why recognition of autism matters
• autism alert cards and communication tools
• practical, proportionate safety planning

I’ve written it as an autistic parent, for parents (many of whom are autistic themselves).

Please share if you know a family this could help.

🔗 https://open.substack.com/pub/sendinmama/p/autism-the-law-and-keeping-autistic?r=3z1gi4&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

www.sendinmama.com

09/01/2026

Not forcing productivity this January.
Rest is part of recovery. 😌

08/01/2026

January check-in 🫶

Breathe.
Slow down.
Your nervous system matters
You Matter

07/01/2026

If January feels heavy, you’re not broken.
You’re human. 💭

05/01/2026

Healing is about understanding your pain without the shame. You don’t grow by shaming yourself you grow by learning to love yourself.