Therapeeze - The InnerMe Project, Newcastle upon Tyne (2026)

13/01/2026

When you’re overwhelmed, don’t speed up.
That’s the trap.

Slow your actions down on purpose.

Move slower.
Speak slower.
Breathe slower.

When your body slows, it sends a clear message to your brain:
“I’m safe. I’m not being chased. I don’t need to panic.”

Your brain listens to your body more than your thoughts.
So telling yourself to “calm down” rarely works.
But showing calm through your movements does.

Think of it like this (kid-simple):
Fast body = brain thinks uh-oh, danger!
Slow body = brain thinks ahhh, we’re okay.

This isn’t being lazy.
It’s not giving up.
It’s smart nervous system care.

Slow is how we steady.
Slow is how we reset.
Slow is how we get back in control.

Start with one thing today:
👉 slow your hands
👉 slow your steps
👉 slow your breath

Your brain will follow.

Kate xx

12/01/2026

When I first qualified, I did it by the book.

✨️Structured programmes.
✨️Beautiful recording sheets.
✨️Clear goals.
✨️Neatly planned sessions.

Textbook therapy. ✔️

Then I started working with children who were: • non-speaking
• living with complex needs
• unpredictable in their responses
• overwhelmed by professionals
• unable—or unwilling—to “engage”
And the book stopped fitting.

🤷‍♀️These children don’t want Instagram-worthy activity set-ups.
🤷‍♀️They don’t sit at tables and follow plans.
🤷‍♀️They don’t trust adults just because we wear a badge.

They need relationship before intervention.
Safety before strategy.
Connection before content.
For them, the textbook became a guide ....not the rule.

These are the children I now support.💯

Because many services aren’t set up for this level of need.
The systems are too rigid.
The approaches are too tidy.
And the children are anything but.

That’s when I found my rhythm.
✔️Body first.
✔️Relationship led.
✔️Human.
And now, I’m sharing that rhythm with other professionals too.

Because this work is heavy.
And you shouldn’t have to figure it out alone.

Professional support: loading.💗
Follow along to learn more.

Kate xx

10/01/2026

This is where regulation begins.

Not with strategies.
Not with rewards.
Not with words.
But with noticing the body.

Before children can explain feelings or manage behaviour, they need repeated, safe experiences of:
• noticing facial expression
• noticing body position and movement
• noticing comfort, tension, effort and ease
This is interoceptive awareness being built in real time.

Moments like this support:
✔ self-awareness
✔ emotional safety
✔ early regulation skills
✔ a stable sense of self

When we rush past these moments, we expect regulation without foundations.

If behaviour feels confusing, inconsistent or ‘out of the blue’, the body is usually speaking first.
Behaviour starts in the body.
Our job is to slow down enough to listen.

Kate xx

10/01/2026

When a child only regulates with one person, we need to listen.

✨️That is not dependency.
✨️That is not poor boundaries.
✨️That is a nervous system telling us where safety lives.

Being a child’s safe person is not a soft role.
It is a heavy one.

💞You are the one they come to when their body feels too loud.
💞The one they cling to when the world tips too fast.
💞The one they need to touch, lean on, press into — again and again.

And what that brings is not just love or closeness.
It brings relief, anxiety and overwhelm all at the same time.

💯Relief, because they feel safe with you.
💯Anxiety, because you are always “on”.
💯Overwhelm, because their nervous system needs yours — often before you’ve had chance to steady your own.

When a child is in demand of one person, that is not manipulation.
🫶That is biology.
That is a nervous system saying, “You help me feel safe.

This is why professionals must listen to, trust, and respond to the trusted person.

Parents and carers are not “too close”.
They are attuned.
They notice the tiny changes ,the breath, the eyes, the tone, the shift in movement .... long before behaviour explodes.

They recognise dysregulation early because they live it daily.

They have more impact on their child than any system, strategy or process ever will.💯

If we ignore the safe person, we weaken the child’s safety.
If we dismiss them, we destabilise the nervous system we are trying to support.

Support does not start with charts, targets or plans.

It starts with helping their calm first.
Because when the safe person feels steadier,
the child does too.

Kate xx

08/01/2026

I support parents across the UK with the Build the Bridge programme.
Not by adding more to your plate ....but by fixing what’s already on it.

This is a parent-led programme.
Which means you are the steady anchor, not a timetable, not a therapist popping in, not another thing to remember.

And let me be clear 👇
This is not: • more activities
• more charts
• more “try this every day” jobs
• more pressure on already exhausted parents

You’re already doing enough.

Build the Bridge works by adapting daily life —
not adding to it.

We look at:
• how your mornings run
• how school drains everyone
• how evenings unravel
• how weekends tip into chaos

Then we adjust life to regulate the family nervous system.

Not just the child.
The whole family.

When parents feel safer and steadier,
children don’t have to shout so loud with their behaviour.

This programme:
• builds confidence in parents
• removes the guesswork
• gives you clear understanding, tools & guidance
• works in real life — not ideal life

And here’s the deal 👀
When you’re all in, so am I.

I don’t disappear.
I don’t drip-feed.
I don’t leave you second-guessing.

You get support that fits your family —
your routines, your energy, your reality.

This isn’t about “fixing” anyone.
It’s about helping your family feel better in their bodies, together.

Less firefighting.
More connection.
More calm .... without forcing it.

If you’re ready to support your child and yourself
without piling more pressure on…

DM me BUILD THE BRIDGE
and let’s steady the whole family properly.

Kate xx

07/01/2026

Before I was a mam, I was properly into my fitness.

Not for weight loss.
Not for looks.

I was actually toying with the idea of training for a women’s bikini physique competition — but the real reason I trained had nowt to do with mirrors.
It was my body.

Years of autoimmune stuff.
Endless appointments.
Specialists scratching their heads.
No clear answers.

So I did the only thing left .... I started listening.
I trained, rested, fuelled, and slowed down based on what my body was telling me, not what a plan said I should do. And for the first time, things made sense.

✔️My energy improved.
✔️My head was clearer.
✔️My mood steadied.

That was the season where I truly learned my body signals and how responding to them changes everything.

Then I became a mam.
And like so many of us…
I dabbled.
I stopped routines.
I put myself last.
Life took over.
But here’s the honest bit.

I can’t sit with families and say “parents are part of the regulation process” if I’m not living it myself.
This isn’t “new year, new me.”
This is a reality check.

I already know what regulates me.
I already know what makes my body feel good (and when it doesn't).
And I’m choosing to do it for me and for my family.
Because calm isn’t something we teach children.
It’s something we bring.

This year is about balance.
About parents stepping back into the picture.

About remembering that your calm matters too.
We’re not on the side-lines.
We’re part of the process. 💛

Kate xx

05/01/2026

I’m lying here awake…
already knowing this morning could be tricky.
First day back.

Alarms. Uniforms. School bags. The rush that hits your body before your feet even touch the floor.
I can feel it already ....that tight chest, the clenched jaw, the low-level panic of needing everyone ready, on time, and coping.
And I know this bit matters 👇

If my body goes into rush mode, their bodies will feel it.
After Christmas, mornings are a shock to the system.
Children have been in slow time. Safe time. Home time.
So when emotions spill out ......tears, snapping, stubbornness, refusals .....that’s not bad behaviour. That’s a nervous system saying this is a lot.

So here’s what I’m doing on purpose this week.
I’m keeping mornings boring.
Same clothes routine
Easy breakfasts.
No extras - like make up (unless im working)
No big conversations before school.
I’m doing as much prep as I can for me, because when I’m regulated, I can support theirs.

✔️Lunches prepped.
✔️Bags ready.
✔️Expectations lowered (I will meet them where they are at and help with tasks even if i knkw they can do them independently).
✔️Less talking.
✔️More presence.

This week isn’t about pushing through.
It’s about holding calm while their bodies catch up.

Your calm isn’t optional. 💯
It’s the anchor. It’s the safety net. It’s what helps their nervous system settle enough to cope.
If today feels messy .... that’s okay.

Breathe. Slow down. Bodies first.

Kate xx

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04/01/2026

Quick ask 💞👇

If you’ve ever worked with me in any way —
• 1:1 support
• a workshop
• a masterclass
• a training
• a coffee morning
• a talk
• an online programme
• even a short chat that shifted how you see behaviour

…I’d really appreciate a Facebook review.
Reviews help other parents, professionals and services decide if this work is right for them. Word of mouth matters.... especially for work that doesn’t fit in neat boxes.

How to leave a review (it takes 2 minutes):
1️⃣ Go to my Facebook business page
2️⃣ Click Reviews (or Recommendations)
3️⃣ Click Yes
4️⃣ Write a few honest lines about your experience
5️⃣ Hit Post
That’s it.😃

It doesn’t need to be polished.
It doesn’t need fancy words.

Just real. From you.
If my work has helped you, supported you, or changed how you understand children even a little bit .... thank you for taking the time.

It genuinely means a lot.
Kate xx

03/01/2026

Do you and/or your child struggle with self regulation?

Interoception is the ability to understand and interpret your body’s internal signals—an essential skill for managing emotions, behaviour, and well-being. There are 3 steps to build interoceptive awareness:
1. Awareness of Sensations
Notice physical sensations like a racing heart, a tight stomach, or shallow breathing.

2. Understanding What Sensations Mean
Interpret what the signals are telling you. For example, a tight stomach might indicate anxiety or hunger.

3. Linking Sensations to Emotions and Feelings
Connect these signals to emotional states: "My heart is racing because I’m nervous," or "I’m irritable because I haven’t eaten."

How does it shows up in us parents?
A parent might struggle with poor interoception if they’re unaware of their body’s signals when overwhelmed. Without recognizing stress signals (e.g., tight shoulders, fast breathing), they may snap at their child/partner or feel drained without knowing why. Which can show as Irritability, snapping at family members, or becoming emotionally withdrawn.

In our children:
A child with poor interoceptive awareness may not recognize hunger or fatigue, tiredness, leading to meltdowns. They might misinterpret sensations, feeling anxious without understanding why. This can look like tantrums, difficulty transitioning between activities, or refusal to engage in tasks.

🧠 Improving interoception in both parents and children can enhance better emotional regulation, connection, and well-being.

Start by practicing daily check-ins and encouraging conversations about body signals and emotions. Use our new journal for check ins and connection, available on Amazon now.
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Kate xx

03/01/2026

“Is OT best for ADHD, anger and emotional regulation?”

A post I read in a group this morning.....And honestly… the replies stopped me in my tracks.

Loads said:
👉 “That’s not OT.”
👉 One even said: “OT is just a plaster.”

And here’s the bit people won’t expect me to say…

I get why someone feels that way.

That exact confusion is why I no longer call myself an OT.

Not because I’m not proud of the profession — I am.
But because OT has become wildly misunderstood, and families are paying the price.

Here’s what’s gone wrong 👇

• NHS services are stretched thin
• Huge postcode lottery — what you get depends on where you live
• OT reduced to “equipment lists” and tick boxes
• Sensory tools handed over without working with the child’s body

So yes ..... if OT is only equipment, only strategies, only advice sheets…
It can feel like a plaster.

But anger and emotional regulation do not start in the brain.
They start in the body.

Fast heart. Tight chest. Buzzy muscles. Shallow breath.
A nervous system shouting “this is too much.”

If we skip the body and jump straight to behaviour plans, rewards or tools, we miss the point completely.

Real support means:
• understanding body signals
• building safety first
• regulating before reasoning
• connection before control

That’s why my work is body-first. That’s why I talk about neuroscience, interoception and nervous systems. And that’s why I don’t box it as “OT” anymore ..... because families deserve clarity on my role, not confusion.

If you want to help a child with anger or big emotions, the best first step you can take is this:

👉 Work with the body first. Everything else comes after.💯

Straight talking. No fluff.
Because children aren’t broken .......their bodies are communicating.

Kate xx

01/01/2026

Let’s be honest.
Parenting a child with sensory differences and mixed-up body signals is not straightforward.
It’s unpredictable.
It’s messy.
And it can be deeply emotional.

One minute they’re coping.
Next minute they’re shouting, crying, running, freezing or completely shut down.

And you’re left thinking:
What just happened?
Why did that “no” cause such a big reaction?
Am I making things worse by holding boundaries?

This isn’t bad behaviour.
It’s a nervous system that can’t always cope with pressure, change or limits yet.

I’m thinking about creating some short, practical mini recordings for parents .... real-life support you can listen to while making a brew or sitting in the car.

They’d be £27 and built for actual family life, not textbook advice.

Before I make anything, I want to know what would really help you 👇

What would you want support with?
✨️Why does my child go from 0 to 100 in seconds? (And how can I catch it sooner?)
✨️ What signs am I missing before it all kicks off? (Because it always feels too late)
✨️ Is this a meltdown, a shutdown, or total exhaustion? (And why it looks different every time)
✨️ What do I do when it’s already gone too far?
(In the middle of it — not afterwards)
✨️ Why does my child fall apart the second they get home from school? (Even though I’m told they were “fine”)
✨️ Why does my child struggle so much with “no”? (And how to hold boundaries with connection, not power struggles)
✨️ Why don’t reward charts, consequences or being firm work for us? (And what actually helps instead)
✨️ How do I help my child calm without forcing it? (No battles. No bribes.)
✨️ How do I keep it together when I’m already exhausted?
(Because my nervous system matters too)

👉 If I turned these into short, easy-to-listen recordings for £27,
which one would you want first?

Comment with the number, the topic, or just say “this is us”.

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re parenting a child whose body needs safety first .....even when you’re holding boundaries 💛

Kate xx

01/01/2026

I’m honestly so excited for 2026.
I’m going all in.

This year, I’m sharing the ups, the downs, and the messy middle of building something that genuinely matters, not just the polished bits.

Because The InnerMe Project isn’t just another programme.
It’s a shift in how we understand behaviour.

Away from blame.💯
Away from charts and consequences.🚫
Towards behaviour as the body saying, “I’m not safe yet.” 💞
That shift is opening doors I could only have imagined a few years ago.

We’re talking corporate opportunities,
North East....wide provision,
and training with a national organisation to change how children and families are supported at scale.

Alongside this are some genuinely exciting collaborations for professionals ..... work that helps teams understand behaviour through trauma-informed, body-based lenses, and supports real change in practice.

🚫Not tick-box training.
✔️Real understanding.
The kind that creates safer, more inclusive environments in settings, schools, and services, where children don’t have to fit the system, and the system learns to fit the child.

At the same time, Inner Explorers for EYFS is where prevention truly begins.

Early years.
Early intervention.
Early understanding of body signals.

Because when children are supported early,
we reduce crisis later.
Less burnout.
Less exclusion.
Less harm as they grow.

This year, I’m being open about what it really takes to build work like this:
• the big decisions
• the pressure
• the moments of doubt
• the wins that make it all worth it

No highlight reel.
Just honest building, meaningful collaboration, and work that changes lives.

If you believe behaviour support must start with the body first.

If you care about trauma-informed, inclusive practice that actually works.

You’ll want to come along for this.
2026 is about building differently and building something that lasts.

Kate xx

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