Kathryn Broadwell Counselling

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.

16/07/2025

Neuro fatigue is very common after brain injury but so is sleep disturbance so it can be extremely challenging to get proper rest despite feeling exhausted.

Sleep and rest are effective ways to reduce the symptoms of fatigue, one of the most common effects of a brain injury. However, for many brain injury survivors, a good night’s sleep isn’t always easily achieved.

09/07/2025

When you have been through a traumatic event you can often feel very alone and what's needed in that moment is connection. Not advice. Not a YouTube video. Not a book but to connect authentically with a person and this helps with feeling a sense of belonging and safety.

03/07/2025

Sometimes when you come for counselling you can end up talking about something that seems completely unrelated to what you thought you were going to talk about but that's ok as it's relevant to you right now and is part of the process of understanding and working through things~Art by The Glittering Fox

01/07/2025

Here's my little friend who I often share my chips with and he's very good at catching mid air. Animals can bring joy into our lives and help us to feel more connected to the world around us.

28/06/2025

Sometimes it can feel like you've a mountain to climb but keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will get there

17/06/2025

Sometimes all you need is someone to bear witness to your story giving value to and recognising the importance of your experiences.

12/06/2025

Mindfulness allows you to be more present and can help alleviate stress and anxiety. Being mindful is about living in the now and noticing what's going on around you and how you feel in your body rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thought patterns. Compassion and non-judgment is key.

09/06/2025

And today if all you managed to do was get through it then that is enough 💚

03/06/2025

Emotional lability Is a neurological condition that is characterised by rapid and exaggerated changes in emotion. These changes can be intense and may involve uncontrollable crying, laughing or anger and would not be considered proportionate to the situation. It is sometimes caused by brain injury which can impair emotional regulation and often affects the individuals social interactions.

29/05/2025

Brain injury is life changing and my life has changed forever but there are some things I wouldn't change back and one of those things is being really busy all the time. I have had to slow down but this has brought with it a whole new level of appreciation for the world around me. I spend more time being mindful particularly in nature and I feel more present and connected to the animals and surrounding countryside and I really value being able to enjoy it. This has really helped me on my journey of living with

27/05/2025

What is your why?
Mine is helping others to feel less isolated in their experiences.