Clarity Thinking

14/09/2025

Good morning! We love this cup that someone gave us 😁 perfect for a Sunday morning cup of tea.

Imagine description: white mug filled with tea. The mug has an image of a light bulb and writing which says, how many therapists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the lightbulb has to want to change.

10/09/2025

https://youtu.be/MKQen95SWqE?feature=shared

This ***depreventionday, we’re sharing one important message: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show ...

10/09/2025

https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-su***de-prevention-day/

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about su***de prevention.

08/09/2025

Having spent years working in children’s mental health we know the value of the input from occupational therapists on the wellbeing of children and their families.
This sounds like a great opportunity to access an online course to support families 🫶

My journey hasn’t been straightforward.

I first graduated in forensic psychology, then deepened my knowledge with postgraduate training speech and language therapy. But it was occupational therapy where I finally found my home.

I worked in specialist schools, running behavioural intervention teams and delivering sensory integration in a specialist clinic. But behind the scenes, I was drowning in red tape, money-driven targets, and systems that didn’t see the wider impact on families. Some days left me in tears, so much so I almost walked away from the profession I loved.

I tried something new ......working in health promotion with unemployed adults. Then life took a turn. Against the odds, I fell pregnant with my first daughter, despite PCOS. Motherhood lit a fire in me. It reminded me what I’d always loved: supporting children and families.

That’s when Therapeeze was born. A space where I could do the work I believed in, not just supporting a child’s nervous system, but helping whole families understand behaviour, cope with burnout, and reconnect after the toughest moments.

But I knew not everyone needed (or could access) consultancy. I wanted my specialist knowledge to be truly accessible. That’s why I created The InnerMe Project: an online programme and community that brings my clinical expertise into real-life homes. Practical, neuro-affirming tools families can use daily to navigate meltdowns, big behaviours, burnout, and everything in between.

This isn’t about quick fixes or compliance charts. It’s about lasting change. It’s about connection, safety, and hope.

And this month I am proud to be launching my first 8 week InnerMe Programme where I guide families through understanding and responding to complex behaviours, helping them support their children to develop sensory and emotional awareness.

💙 From the tears of nearly giving it all up, to building something that truly makes a difference, this is the heart behind my work.

Kate xx

30/08/2025

If anyone is looking for therapeutic space in Tutbury please consider Clear Space Consultation rooms

30/08/2025

You can grieve someone who is still alive. That might sound strange at first, but it’s the reality of ambiguous loss.

It happens when a loved one is here but not fully present - eg. through dementia, addiction, brain injury, estrangement, or mental health struggles. Or perhaps missing, separated, or out of reach, with no closure.

This kind of grief is confusing, because there’s no funeral, no clear ending, no rituals to mark the loss. People around you may not even recognise it as grief.

If this is you, know you’re not alone. Others are carrying this too. And your grief deserves just as much care and space as any other kind of loss.

www.ambiguousloss.uk

29/08/2025

Important information regarding the UK wide phone alert due on the 7th of September 2025

21/08/2025

For all those receiving their GCSE results today, you are all amazing!

Well done if you got the grades you wanted!

If you did not get the grades you wanted, there is hope and so many different ways to shine! Find your passion 🫶

Image description: sun setting over the sea with the words, there is no standard student, everyone has the potential to be amazing.

Image credit: posters own picture taken near Athens

03/08/2025

Can anyone else relate to this 😬😂

28/07/2025

No matter how many times I read this story, it is still powerful. Be sure to pass it on:

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles roll
ed into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two coffees from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things—-your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—-and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.. The sand is everything else—-the small stuff.

‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first—-the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’ The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a coffee with a friend

25/07/2025

The view from the therapists chair.

I’m in between clients and currently sat appreciating the view and the therapuetic space we have created at Clarity Thinking.

It’s a privilege to sit in this chair and work with so many amazing people who want to make a difference in their lives.

Therapy is not always easy but it’s so worth doing.

https://claritythinking.com/

24/07/2025

Self care will mean different things to different people but have you considered that therapy can be part of your self care?

If accessed regularly, therapy can go a long way to keep you both mentally and physically well.

Visit our website for more information:
https://claritythinking.com/