Counselling - Katherine Stewart

27/04/2026

A day very well spent on Saturday at a CPD training in Somatic Resourcing with baxter.

We learned about using techniques with clients that will support them in up and down regulating nervous system states, moving emotion like anger through the body and accessing their power. We got to try out all of the techniques suggested and I came away with so much wisdom from Mhari who is highly skilled as a dance movement psychotherapy practitioner, and so generous.

If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend attending one her future trainings.

https://mharibaxter.com/about-2/

22/01/2026

My website - recently updated

Counselling in Elgin

28/07/2025

One of the great 'tricks' of is that the powerlessness that we experienced at the time persists and we end up believing (quite understandably) that we are powerless ever to recover.

Find out more on 'Trauma and the Body': https://www.carolynspring.com/online-training.

13/05/2025

This is Room to Bloom, an independent florist in my town of Elgin. They have gone and put together a lovely window display featuring many of the wonderful small businesses we are lucky to have here. What a brilliant and generous gesture, to showcase businesses in these tricky times, and keep championing the message of 'Buy local'.

I try to shop and use small businesses as much as I can, more and more these days. I don't want our high street to go the way of so many others with chain stores or charity shops and none of the profits staying in the area.

I handed my card in too as I too am a small business! And I appreciate the support I get from fellow therapists and associated industry practitioners. We also face undermining of what we do by big faceless companies like Better Help who pay so poorly and treat therapists services like a commodity to profit from. And they have the massive marketing budgets that most of us therapists don't.

Anyway, I hope this post inspires you to support local where you can.

Katherine

13/05/2025

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04/05/2025

Why do conflicts make relationships stronger?

Such a juicy topic!

I have shared this animated video below which is only 7 minutes and well worth a watch as it breaks down the 'why' of conflict being a crucial component in relationship.

Conflict is something that so many struggle with and turn away from, but it actually serves a really healthy function in all relationships.

Let me know what you think of the video.

Credit: Good Enough Psychiatrist on YouTube

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23/04/2025

18/04/2025

COUNSELLING NEWS 📰

I have branched out to work specifically with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) as this is a hugely under-served and misunderstood area in psychological therapies. It is currently the most common eating disorder experienced in the UK.

I have updated my Counselling Directory profile to reflect this, and will be advertising it through my website shortly.

Please share if you know anyone who is looking for this support, or share more generally if you feel inclined!

Thanks

Katherine

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/katherine-stewart

11/04/2025

A useful resource I have had saved on my phone for the last 5 years!
I use it a lot and refer to it for clients too. Sometimes we just need some ideas for how to get us out of an activated or dysregulated state.

via .being on Instagram

09/04/2025

Carolyn Spring is well known for writing candidly about personally experiencing trauma and abuse. We are very fortunate to have her knowledge in the field shared so generously via her website and blogs.

There is nothing wrong with my reactions to the I've experienced – but there is everything wrong with those traumatic experiences: they shouldn't have happened. I'm not mad, bad, or defective ... I'm just traumatised.
Read more: https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/why-the-symptoms-of-trauma-make-sense

03/04/2025

Journalling for reflection 📝

Consider the following pillars in your life:

Health
Emotional wellbeing
Relationships
Purpose
Joy
Rest
Work

What area is the most often neglected?

Why do you think that's the case?

What underlying patterns or beliefs might be at play?

What might bring things more into a balance? And what support might you need for this?

26/03/2025

Journalling for reflection 📝

Here is a powerful question to answer if you keep a journal:

What might I do to support myself next time I feel overwhelmed?

I believe we all have skills and resources within us to support ourselves. Maybe we find these easier to employ when it comes to supporting other people. How can you draw on these for yourself the next time you feel overwhelmed?

There is a lot of overwhelm around at the moment. You are not alone!