ZB Therapy

28/02/2026

https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/safety-predictability

A helpful watch to understand anxiety in autistic people and the importance of creating safety and predictability in their environments

This video looks at why it's not helpful to talk about autistic people as being "intolerant of uncertainty". Instead, we should move to understanding their need for "safety in predictability", and consider how we can create safe and predictable spaces that allow everyone to thrive.

27/02/2026

ZB Therapy offers compassionate counselling for children, teens and young adults in Werrington, Peterborough. A safe space for anxiety, low mood, family issues and more.

25/02/2026

There's usually so much more going on when someone's says I'm fine.. 🫂

12/02/2026

I love these fidget bags!

I think it would be great to fill them with small fidgets, trinkets, creative, or grounding items and perfect for a regulation routine or during moments when a child needs some calm time.

12/02/2026

Which step are you aiming to reach today?

Breaking things down into small steps can help when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Rather than focusing on the end goal, progress can also be small, just one step, one change in your thought process. 'I won't is a very different mindset to 'I can't'.

'I want to' but I'm not sure how to, might mean there's some thought and feelings about what you might need, or what you don't yet have. That's progress.

It's also ok to take steps back. Give yourself credit for what you achieve today, even if it's just a thought or a plan about how to reach a longer term goal or simply the next step.

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

Today I am feeling...

I think this sliding scale will be perfect for clients who find it hard to verbalise, for opening up conversation around feelings and building emotional vocabulary.

09/02/2026

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07/02/2026

Love this visual 😍
Happiness Project

07/02/2026

'WHAT IS...?' SERIES

If your young person struggles with a fear of being sick, you’re not alone — it’s far more common than most people realise, and it can quietly shape everyday life. I’ve put together a free bite-size information sheet to help you understand what’s going on in the brain and what actually helps.

While rigorous longitudinal data is still emerging, the pandemic environment created multiple risk-factors for emetophobia in children and young people, making this an area of growing concern, certainly I am seeing far more referrals where parents report emetophobia.

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07/02/2026

30/01/2026

Schools can make a huge difference — but they can’t meet a dyslexic child’s needs on their own. Even with good support in place, children spend most of their emotional and learning time at home. When understanding, adjustments, and reassurance are consistent there too, progress becomes more likely and confidence is better protected.

Supporting a dyslexic child at home isn’t about becoming a teacher or doing more work. It’s about reducing pressure, explaining how their brain works, noticing strengths, and protecting emotional wellbeing. These small, steady supports shape how a child sees themselves long before exam results ever do.

Today’s other dyslexia-themed posts explore the signs of dyslexia, the child’s lived experience, and what truly helps. Scroll through today’s posts to build the full picture — they’re designed to work together.