Psychological Therapeutic Solutions Ltd

05/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr Helen Wall already trending at the top of Amazon search for Menopause and ADHD 👏

I’ve pre-ordered my Audible copy and genuinely can’t wait to read and listen. I’ve loved Helen’s posts on menopause, ADHD and hormone flux. They are clear, validating and so needed.

I’ve been planning for a couple of years to write my own handbook for clients and EMDR therapists, exploring perimenopause, menopause, neurodivergence and trauma. Helen’s work has been a real inspiration and a timely reminder of how needed these conversations are.

This is such an important and under-recognised area, especially in relation to therapy, daily life, nervous system vulnerability and identity. I’m really looking forward to seeing more conversations, resources and clinical adaptations develop around it.

04/05/2026

✨ Bank Holiday Monday vibes… a little bit of life admin, a sprinkle of home chores… and a LOT of joyful preparation behind the scenes 💫

Because tomorrow… we doodle 🎨

And not just any doodling…
We’re creating a Floaty Fish Zen Pond 🐟🌿

Think metallic pens gliding across rich, dark card…
Soft white ink details bringing everything to life…
Simple shapes transforming into something quietly spectacular.

This is mindful doodling at its best:
✨ step-by-step guidance
✨ line by line, stroke by stroke
✨ cutting, stencilling, pattern play
✨ learning from each other in the most relaxed, easy way

No pressure. No perfection. Just gentle creativity unfolding.

💡 New or unsure? Here’s the truth:

If you can draw a line… a dot… a curve…
If you can write your name…
You can do this.

No experience in mindfulness.
No “artistic” background needed.
Just come as you are.

And somewhere along the way, something shifts…
The mind softens, the body settles, and calm quietly arrives 🌊

🕚 Tomorrow | 11:00–12:30
📍 Lincoln and District Indoor Bowling Club
💷 £5

I’ve got a few spaces left — and I would LOVE you to join us.

Pop me an email to book your place 💌
sandra@mindfulness-skills4life.co.uk

Let’s make something simple… and surprisingly beautiful… together 💫

03/05/2026

29/04/2026

Back in clinic this afternoon after taking a short break from writing my workbook on EMDR for perimenopause, menopause, neurodivergence and trauma.

I know, catchy title, right? 🤣

As I head back into clinic, I’ve been reflecting on all the women I’ve worked with over the years, and the battles they have had to go through to feel understood, supported and able to manage.

Their experiences have shaped so much of my EMDR practice, especially when it comes to exploring hormones, menstrual cycles, perimenopause, menopause, trauma, neurodivergence and the beliefs we can develop about ourselves along the way.

This workbook is for EMDR therapists who want to feel more confident bringing these conversations into their practice, and also for women who are interested in learning more about how hormones, trauma, neurodivergence and the nervous system can intersect.

Being part of the EMDR community, I feel this book would be a valuable addition to any therapist’s practice. And not just to sit on their bookshelf, but to be used, reflected on and brought into the room with clients.

If you’re interested in finding out more, you can join the waiting list for updates about the workbook’s release here:

https://www.ptsolutionsltd.com/emdr-menopause-workbook/

28/04/2026

I’m all about the nervous system.

So often in therapy, we are helping people understand what their nervous system has had to do to survive, adapt and cope. We are supporting people to notice states of threat, shutdown, mobilisation, overwhelm, disconnection and protection with compassion rather than shame.

And movement can be one of the nervous system’s best friends in helping it regulate.

Not movement as punishment.
Not movement as pressure.
Not movement as “push through”.

But movement that is gentle, responsive, trauma informed and respectful of the body’s signals.

This is why I want to champion Katie’s work at Ther**eutic Fit. Katie is innovative, creative and, as far as I’m aware, the only person in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire providing trauma-informed PT, trauma-informed PT group work, and inspirational speaking around this area.

Her work can sit beautifully alongside therapy because it supports people to reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, develop body awareness and find ways of regulating that feel accessible and sustainable.

Katie will also be starting a 6-week class for neurodivergent women.

So, if your ADHD or autism feels like it is out of control, and you want support to help you and your nervous system find steadier ground, please get in touch with Katie.

For people navigating trauma, neurodivergence, perimenopause, menopause, chronic stress or body disconnection, having support that understands the nervous system really matters.

Therapy can help us process, make meaning and develop insight. Movement can help the body experience safety, strength, rhythm, grounding and connection.

Together, they can support the whole person.

Please take a look at Katie’s work here:

https://ther**eutic-fit.co.uk/

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27/04/2026

I’m really pleased to share that you can now join the waiting list for my EMDR and Menopause Workbook.

This workbook has been developing for some time, and I’m so grateful to Dr Claire Plumley for suggesting the idea of creating a waiting list so that people can be kept updated as it takes shape.

I’m also delighted that Dr Jo McColl ) has agreed to illustrate the workbook. Her illustrations will help bring warmth, clarity and accessibility to the material.

The workbook is being created for EMDR therapists who want to feel more confident supporting clients navigating menopause, trauma, neurodivergence, dissociation, identity, body changes and the many layered experiences that can arise during this stage of life.

You can join the waiting list here:
https://www.ptsolutionsltd.com/emdr-menopause-workbook/

Thank you so much to everyone who has already expressed interest. I really appreciate it.

25/04/2026

“Old stories do not need to shape every new chapter.”

When we have a history of trauma, those earlier experiences are not just remembered, they are held in the nervous system. They can show up as familiar “stories” we carry about ourselves:

“I’m not good enough.”
“I’m unsafe.”
“It’s my fault.”
“I’m powerless.”

At certain points in life, such as during perimenopause, these stories can come back into the foreground. Hormonal changes, stress, and neurodivergent processing can all amplify the intensity of these narratives, making it feel as though past and present are blending.

This is something I explore in my work around perimenopause, neurodivergence, and trauma, how these layers interact and why old negative cognitions can become more activated at this stage of life.

EMDR helps us identify what belongs to the past and what is happening in the present. Through reprocessing, the emotional charge reduces, and those old stories no longer need to define us.

New chapters can emerge:

“I am safe now.”
“I am good enough.”
“I am lovable.”
“I have choice and direction.”

The story is not erased, but it no longer writes the future.

If this resonates, this is exactly what I am exploring in my upcoming book.

Artwork by Dr Jo McColl, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR practitioner.

24/04/2026

I am really excited to share a little sneak peek of my collaboration with .

We have been working together on illustrations for the book and workbook I am writing on EMDR, perimenopause, trauma and neurodivergence, and I absolutely love what Jo has created here.

This infographic shows the window of tolerance. The line on the left represents a more typical window of tolerance, while the line on the right represents the narrowing of the window. This is something that many perimenopausal women often experience, although they may not always know why.

This narrowing can feel like overwhelm, anxiety, racing thoughts, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, low motivation, shutdown, numbness or disconnection. Many women can be left feeling as though they are “going mad”, when actually there are very real changes affecting their nervous system.

Jo is also a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant, and she really understood what I was trying to communicate. She has turned the idea into something visual, clear and compassionate.

It is still a work in progress, but I really believe that including artwork in this workbook will enhance the experience for both the client or reader and their therapist.

So grateful for this collaboration.

24/04/2026

Over the past 3 to 4 years, I’ve been noticing a pattern in clinical work that feels increasingly hard to ignore.

Clients in midlife who come to EMDR wanting to process, but find themselves thinking, analysing, tracking, problem solving, or trying to “do it right”.

And sometimes the reprocessing seems to get blocked.

Not because they are resistant.

Not because they are doing EMDR wrong.

But because perimenopausal symptoms may be increasing cognitive load, emotional intensity, sensory sensitivity, sleep disruption, and nervous system unpredictability.

For some neurodivergent clients, this can be even more pronounced.

The strategies that once helped them mask, manage, or stay regulated may not work in the same way.

I’m increasingly curious about how overthinking, hormonal change, neurodivergence, and trauma processing intersect.

Are other EMDR therapists noticing this too?

21/04/2026

Some great advice here.

18/04/2026

🚨 COUNSELLORS: This change could encourage more of your clients to seek justice — and stay in therapy while doing it.
👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/WL_3M-A1Mgw?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new-police-guidance-on-accessing-counselling-records

One of the hardest conversations in practice: a client who has survived abuse decides to report it to the police — then asks whether their counselling notes will be handed over. For many, that fear alone has been enough to make them withdraw.

New draft guidance in England and Wales, effective January 2026, changes this. Police can no longer routinely request victims' counselling records. Any request now needs to be necessary, proportionate, and relevant — and must be authorised at chief inspector level.

Ken and Rory break down exactly what this guidance covers, where it applies, and what it means for your day-to-day practice.
If you work with survivors of sexual abuse or r**e, this one's essential viewing.