Kathryn Hurl Counselling & Therapies

06/04/2026

Enjoying a little April sunshine and starting to read my book. Can't wait to get started. A must for anyone battling RSD xx

03/04/2026

It’s not just you. When daily tasks, focus and emotions feel heavier, understanding the why can be the first step toward relief. Read my new blog post and find reassurance and practical insight.

“Many women reach a point where things suddenly feel harder—focus, overwhelm, emotions. It can feel like something has changed, when actually… it may have always been there.”

02/04/2026

It's time Autism Awareness became Autism Acceptance xx
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18/04/2025

11/10/2024

Sunny Autumn day, writing a blog and catching up with admin 🧡☕️

27/03/2024

What kind of tics do you...or your child have? x

What type of tics do you/your child have? 💥

Tics come in many forms, some are barely noticeable to an onlooker, others can seem dramatic and cause a scene. Tics are probably more common than you’d think with 1 in 50 children believed to have tics at some point in their childhood.

01/02/2024

This week, I took a little time out after a meeting and went to . Had a wander and lunch for 1😊 such a fabulous place. If you get the chance, pop over xx

23/12/2023

Now I have finished for a break, but if anyone needs someone to talk to please reach out ###

23/08/2023

All great things happening at Dean Clough x

Achieve your goals and feel your best at Dean Clough 🤸‍♀️🥋

From children's gym classes to strength training, karate, physiotherapy, hypnotherapy, reiki and counselling - we have a diverse range of activities, tailored to improve your health and wellbeing.

Learn more 👉 https://www.deanclough.com/visit/wellbeing/

18/11/2022

I love this, we often feel guilty about wanting to stay indoors during the dark evenings. Maybe this is a different way of thinking about it xx

The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close... like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds.

Our modern culture teaches avoidance at a max at this time; alcohol, lights, shopping, overworking, over spending, comfort food and consumerism.
And yet the natural tug to go inwards as nearly all creatures are doing is strong and the weather so bitter that people are left feeling that winter is hard, because for those of us without burning fires and big festive families, it can be lonely and isolating. Whereas in actual fact winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving embracing goodbye the past year.

"Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire & light to our hearth".
. and then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight

Life is a gift ❤ a Happy winter to you all...
Written by Bridget Anna McNeil
Artwork by Jessica Boehman