Natalie Sherratt Counselling

21/10/2025

Spaces available for this Saturday!
We are painting our paper mache pumpkins (we have spares and other crafts to try.)
Booking is essential and places are limited:
https://www.nataliesherratt.com/book-online

16/10/2025

We are making these paper mache Halloween lanterns this week and next at “Calm Club.”
I can’t promise they will turn out this good but we are enthusiastic and that’s what counts 😂

If your young person (11-16) has neuro-differences such as ADHD or ASD and would benefit from a calm and inclusive social group to improve social confidence and self-understanding then join myself (Natalie) and Sarah for a bit of arts and crafts this Saturday at Newcastle family hub, Knutton.
Booking essential 🙂
*child must reside in Newcastle under Lyme.

10/10/2025

https://www.nataliesherratt.com/post/world-mental-health-day

🌍 World Mental Health Day: Listening to Our Minds, Honouring Our CapacityToday, on World Mental Health Day, we’re invited to pause and reflect on how we’re really doing — not just in terms of productivity or routine, but in how we feel, think, and carry our daily mental load.From a person-c...

09/10/2025

Hello, hello.
WISH LIST⭐️⭐️

I’m looking for empty plastic tubs (takeaway boxes or bowls),✅
Waterproof table cover,
Old paper or magazines,✅
School glue -the gloopy kind,✅
Orange, black & white poster paint.
Paracord rope,✅
Lego heads,- ✅
Air dry clay,
Paint pens,
Felt tips,
Scissors ✅

Can anyone help before I purchase 🙂
close to Newcastle, I can collect
Thank you ❤️

05/10/2025

Here is the information about our new CALM CLUB.
A Calm, inclusive and neuro-affirming social group for 11-16 year olds who identify as neurodivergent.

We are keeping the group sizes to 8 (possibly 10) to avoid overwhelm.
Our aim is to help improve self-esteem, social confidence and self-understanding.

If your child prefers a lively, fast paced environment then this is probably not the group for them.
As a parent or guardian, please assess if the group is suitable for your child’s needs as we encourage the children to attend independently so that we can offer a person-centred, therapeutic environment.

Children MUST reside in Newcastle under Lyme for this particular group and booking is essential.
Led by Natalie Sherratt Counselling and Sarah Oliver (Youth work experienced.)
With some special guest activity leads.

We have set up a brand new ‘not for profit organisation’ ND Calm Collective CIC so we can potentially offer more projects going forward.
Our first session is 18th October, 2:30 until 4:00pm at Newcastle Family Hub Knutton - you might want to book on to the first 2 at the same time as our first activity is spread across both weeks (see timetable below.)
Please be in touch with any questions. :)

28/09/2025

** Thank you for all the shares! I have potentially found a lovely helper**

Hey everyone,
I have been working hard setting up a brand new Community Interest Company called ND Calm Collective CIC 🎉🎉🎉
Our first project is starting in just a few weeks time!
- Calm Club is a calm and inclusive social group for young people (11-16) who identify as neurodivergent.
This particular project is only for young people who live within Newcastle Under Lyme (funding requirements.)

I will post more about Calm Club and other projects on a separate post when it’s all ready to go, but in the meantime I am looking for an adult volunteer for around 1 hour a week on Saturdays to help me with the project.

Ideal candidate:
Can commit to every week from 18th October to 6th December 2025 at Newcastle Family Hub (3-4pm)
Will have personal experience of living with a neuro-difference
Or
Will have lived experience of supporting young people (or own child) with autism, adhd or other neuro differences.
Some experience of facilitating activities/ crafting/ board games and/ or some childcare experience.
Must have enhanced DBS or willing to be DBS checked (no cost involved.)
Willing to commit to some free training around ADHD/ Autism/ Dyspraxia awareness.
Current safeguarding certificate or willing to commit to a short course.
If you would like to help get our first project off the ground then please send me a message or email ndcalmcollective@outlook.com

16/09/2025

08/08/2025

Hi everyone,
I am delighted to tell you that I have achieved BACP accreditation!
Read more below about why it’s kind of a big deal 😁

Hello, hello! I am delighted to share that I have now achieved BACP accreditation!---What Does BACP Accreditation Mean?If you’re looking for a therapist, you might notice the term *“BACP Accredited.”* But what does it mean—and why does it matter?The BACP (British Association for Counselling ...

31/07/2025

Update on the inner child therapeutic workshops.
As you may know, I had some inner child workshops planned for August.
Circumstances changed and I was unhappy with the pricing so I am aiming to set something up for the end of August with a lower price point.
Thanks for your patience :)

31/07/2025

Hi everyone!
If you didn’t already know, I’m Natalie, a person centred counsellor & clinical supervisor based in Newcastle Under Lyme.
I predominantly work with individuals with neuro differences such as autism & adhd.
I would really like to start some group sessions for ND teens who would like to meet like-minded people in a calm and inclusive environment. Not necessarily a therapy group - probably craft or games based.
Please send me a message if you might be interested in this for your child.
I would ideally like to get a rough idea of interest before booking a venue.
Thank you!

13/07/2025

This is not about sunburn.

It's about trying to desensitise our kids to distressing sensory input.

We don't desensitise.
We educate.
We accommodate.

Yes?

Em 🌈

13/07/2025