My Psychological Wellness

19/03/2026

There’s something quietly powerful about stepping outside for just five minutes of sunshine. ☀️

In a world that constantly asks for more more time, more energy, more productivity it’s easy to overlook the simplest reset available to us a short walk in natural light.

Even a few minutes outdoors can:

☀️ Lift your mood and reduce stress.

☀️ Boost focus and mental clarity.

☀️ Support your body’s natural rhythms.

☀️ Create a moment of calm in a busy day.

It doesn’t have to be a long walk, a perfect route, or a grand plan. Just step outside, feel the light on your face, take a breath, and let your nervous system catch up with you.

Sometimes the smallest pauses make the biggest difference.

Today’s reminder you don’t need an hour just five minutes can shift everything.

19/03/2026

A session with me is never a one-size-fits-all solution 🤗

As an AuDHDer currently experiencing the menopause, I understand more than most how your needs can change from session to session.

Whether you require movement breaks to help you maintain your focus or just need me to open the window to let some cool air in, I’m happy to make reasonable adjustments to help you get the most out of your sessions.

Because everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood. 🙏

If you have any questions before you book a session, feel free to reach out to me via my website: www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk.

18/03/2026

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and I'm bringing the snacks(ized) social media posts! 👌

I never like to turn up to a celebration empty-handed, and this one is pretty special for me!

I'm a proud member of the AuDHD community and I love working alongside and helping the wider neurodivergent community as well as the neurotypical community.

I love finding ways to celebrate my clients' strengths and help them see their capabilities in a new light. And that's what Neurodiversity Celebration Week intends to do. 🎊

It's not about denying that our community faces challenges or celebrating the fact you forgot to empty the washing machine last night because you got distracted by some chocolate (been there, done that! 😉)

It's about celebrating the collective and individual strengths we bring that can make a real impact on the world. ❤️

17/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Week, and I’d like to share something about me.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt uncomfortable in my own body in ways I could never quite explain, and that didn’t seem to make sense to anyone else.

Something as simple as clothes shopping can completely overwhelm me. The rails, the changing room lights, the noise, the movement of people in the street. It all comes at me at once. It’s sensory overload. So I often avoid it altogether, and I’ve been known to wear the same clothes for years.

I’ve also always struggled with how things feel on my body. I don’t like my hair on my face, but tying it up doesn’t feel right either. So I wear sunglasses on my head to keep my hair out of my face so I can feel comfortable, even in the rain, and dark.

And smells. I notice even the faintest ones, and they can make me feel physically sick or completely shift my mood.

I’ve lived like this my whole life without understanding why.

Along the way, there were comments like:

“Here she is again with her glasses on”, or

“Paula, you’ve been wearing the same clothes for years”.

I have felt pressured to go out for meals when I didn’t want to.

Those words stayed with me because I didn’t yet understand myself. I felt different, and wrong.

Recently, as an adult, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, and suddenly everything made sense.

Now, I wear my sunglasses proudly. I dress in what feels right for me. I honour my limits. I don’t force myself into environments that overwhelm me. And I surround myself with people who share my values, people who are kind, understanding and accepting.

This Neurodiversity Week, I want to say this.

What might look like a quirk to one person may be someone else’s way of coping, regulating or simply getting through the day.

Understanding changes everything, but acceptance is where the real freedom is.

If you are still trying to make sense of yourself, you are not too much, too sensitive or difficult.

You are learning how to be you in a world that wasn’t built with your nervous system in mind, and that is something to be proud of.

Here I am, with glasses on my head, the same walking gear i've had for years, in my favourite place with some of my favourite people 😍

17/03/2026

Ever notice how your mind can twist reality without you even realising? That’s cognitive distortions at work 🧠

They’re those automatic, often unhelpful thought patterns that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. And the tricky part? They feel true.

A few common ones include:

• All-or-nothing thinking, “If I’m not perfect, I’ve failed.”

• Mind reading, “They didn’t reply… they must be upset with me.”

• Catastrophising, “This went wrong, everything is going to fall apart.”

• Overgeneralising, “This always happens to me.”

These thoughts aren’t facts, they’re interpretations.

The goal isn’t to silence your thoughts (that rarely works), but to get curious about them:

🤔 Is this thought 100% true?

🤔 What evidence do I have for and against it?

🤔 Is there another way to see this situation?

With awareness comes choice. And with choice, things start to shift 💭

Be gentle with your mind, it’s trying to protect you, even when it gets it wrong.

Book a free consultation to find out more about how I can help you:

Https://www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk

13/03/2026

Hello, for those who don’t know me, I’m Paula 👋

I offer one-to-one talking therapy for adults and children.

I work integratively, tailoring therapy to each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

My work draws on established psychological models, including CBT, person-centred therapy, developmental and psychodynamic thinking.

Through therapy, I support people in building confidence, developing effective coping strategies, and working through challenges so they can feel more balanced and well in everyday life.

If you’d like to know more or see whether working together might be a good fit, you can find me via my website:

www.MyPsychologicalWellness.co.uk

13/03/2026

Sometimes sleep and rest can feel like they get in the way of what you really want to do. 🥱

If I was given a choice between an Oasis gig or an early night, I know which one I'd be choosing (even if it meant leaving Sally to wait as I'm walking on by 😉)

But the cycle of not sleeping and carrying on all the time is a vicious one.

It can leave you feeling irritable, overwhelmed, and just generally a little bit frazzled.

So remember that this World Sleep Day, sleep isn't something to be feared despite falling on Friday 13th!

Only a well rested brain can effectively process emotions and make balanced decisions.

Give yourself some extra zzzs this weekend to celebrate - you deserve it. 🌛

13/03/2026

I'm on LinkedIn! Haven't got a clue what i'm doing but willing to learn 😊 Please feel free to link up with me and share your tips and tricks 🙏

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12/03/2026

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After being let down three times by another local company, it was such a relief to finally deal with someone reliable. Ben’s communication was excellent from the start, and he even sent a text on the day to remind me he was coming.

He arrived promptly, got straight to work, and had all of my office equipment tested in no time. He was polite, friendly, and completely professional throughout.

If you need PAT testing done efficiently and by someone you can trust, Ben is your guy.

Thanks again, Ben!

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12/03/2026

Are you holding everything together on the outside… but struggling on the inside?

Many people quietly experience:

🌿 Anxiety or constant worrying
🌿 Feeling overwhelmed or burned out
🌿 Low mood or depression
🌿 Overthinking or difficulty switching off
🌿 Stress at work or home
🌿 Relationship difficulties
🌿 Feeling stuck or not like yourself

You might also be worried about your child or teenager, who could be experiencing:

🌿 Anxiety or worries about school
🌿 Low confidence or self-esteem
🌿 Big emotions, anger or meltdowns
🌿 Behavioural challenges at home or school
🌿 Friendship difficulties or feeling left out
🌿 Bullying or social struggles
🌿 Exam pressure or school stress
🌿 Difficulty managing emotions

Therapy provides a safe, supportive and confidential space to talk, understand what’s happening, and find practical ways forward.

I’m a psychologist working with adults, children and young people, supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them feel more like themselves again.

If you’ve been thinking about getting support, you don’t have to face things alone.

📩 Send a message to find out more or to book an appointment.

☎️ WhatsApp or Text: 07342 155092

Helping adults and children from all walks of life to discover the very best version of themselves.

12/03/2026

Self-esteem isn’t something we’re born with - it’s something we have to build brick by brick. 🧱

And the foundations are laid in childhood.

To start building, children need to:

💜 Feel safe and loved without judgement.
🤔 Know who they are right now.
🔗 Feel connected and valued.
💹 Feel like they have goals and a purpose.
🙌 Believe they can succeed.
💪 Manage their actions and emotions.

But here’s the tricky thing for parents and carers: we can give our children all the tools we think they need to achieve all of the above but sometimes something just isn’t working.

And that’s not a failure. 🧡

As adults, we often see ourselves as responsible for building a child’s self-esteem.

In reality, a child’s self-esteem is built through a healthy relationship with themselves.

It’s not about telling a child how they should feel, it’s about allowing them to explore how they feel in a safe environment.

If you’d like to discover how I can help your child build their self-esteem, find out more or get in touch via my website: www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk.

11/03/2026

💭 “Why does therapy cost what it does?”

It’s a question people sometimes wonder about. I see it quite often on forums.

From the outside, it can look like someone is paying for one hour in a room.

But that hour sits atop a whole framework that allows therapy to happen safely and professionally.

Behind the scenes of a therapy practice, there are things like:

💷 Room rent
💷 Utility bills
💷 Insurance
💷 Supervision
💷 Memberships to professional bodies
💷 Software subscriptions and resources
💷 CPD courses and ongoing training (extremely important)
💷 PAT testing and fire safety checks
💷 Accountant fees
💷 Office supplies
💷 Travel and car expenses
💷 Professional resources
💷 Personal therapy (when required)

And then there’s something that doesn’t appear on an invoice…

🧠 Years of training
🧠 Years of experience
🧠 Life experience
🧠 The responsibility of holding people’s stories with care

There’s also time people don’t see: preparation, reflection, learning, maintaining ethical standards, and making sure we can show up fully present for every person we work with.

So when you see a therapy fee, it isn’t simply about the hour you see.

It supports everything that makes safe, ethical and sustainable therapy possible.

The truth is, many therapists undercharge, because they want to make therapy accessible, and they absorb the extra costs themselves. That's not always sustainable.

💚 I have huge respect for colleagues doing this work and the care they bring to it every day.

Just a small glimpse behind the scenes of a profession that often works quietly in the background.