Kathryn Broadwell Counselling

04/09/2025

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease often linked to repeated head injuries and blows to the head. Symptoms can appear 10 years after head trauma and is prevelant in sports such as boxing, football, rugby and equestrianism. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach with the focus on improving quality of life.

30/08/2025

Take some time for yourself over the weekend and do something you enjoy. I'll be spending time outdoors

29/08/2025

I'm proud to announce I'm on the committee for the Humber & North Yorkshire ABI Network and am looking forward to our upcoming event raising awareness about

Our upcoming conference is titled Faced behind the Forms, so it’s only right to show you the faces behind the HNYABI network 🧠

The team is looking forward to welcoming you to our event on 11 November 2025, if you see us please come and say hello!

27/08/2025

The ability to plan and carry out tasks is complex and this is something often affected by brain injury. When people have an injury to their prefrontal cortex they can experience problems with executive function skills and are said to have executive dysfunction. Day to day functioning can be adversely and severely affected which may have a significant impact on daily life sometimes limiting independence and capabilities. When experiencing difficulties allowing plenty of time to complete tasks, forward planning, checklists and preparing a routine can help.

19/08/2025

As a brain injury survivor my disability is often misunderstood and this is a common theme with many other survivors. Symptoms are invisible, complex and vary day to day and hour to hour and because there can be such fluctuations this is where misunderstandings can occur. It is a very hard concept to grasp for those that have limited knowledge of brain injury but education is key and sometimes we have to be our own advocates in certain situations. I hope that sharing my experiences helps others to understand brain injury a little bit more and for survivors to feel less isolated.

15/08/2025

Taking a walk outside and spending time in nature is good for everyone but particularly those living with brain injury. It helps to reduce stress, regulate emotions and helps with feeling an overall sense of connectedness.

13/08/2025

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, transience and simplicity. Joy and tranquillity can be found in the weathered and unpolished aspects of life~Street art

11/08/2025

What face do you show to the world? Putting a brave face on is a coping strategy in times of distress or difficulty to hide true feelings and emotions but constantly suppressing them may cause more harm than good. It's important to find a healthy way to process what you're going through and talking to a counsellor can help with this. Street art

04/08/2025

Walking can help after concussion

30/07/2025

📣 Save the Date!

The HNYABI Network's Annual Conference will take place on 11 November 2025 at Hull University. The event is free to attend

Here's what to expect:
💭 A line up of thought-provoking speakers presenting on collaborative practice, technological advancements and lived experiences
🧠 Valuable opportunities to network and share ideas
💬 A marketplace buzzing with innovation and local services

Register your interest by emailing info@hnyabi.co.uk

29/07/2025

At the weekend I went for a walk on the beach barefoot and walking with no shoes on is very good for grounding and connecting to the earths electrical charge and can help in reducing stress and improving mood.

22/07/2025

Right before I took this photo I saw a Kingfisher. A brilliant flash of blue and orange up this lovely chalk stream. Spending time in nature is good for the soul.