Emma Kelly Counselling

24/11/2025

Great post and so validating to have that diagnosis that often explains so much ♥️

24/11/2025

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21/11/2025

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17/11/2025

16/11/2025

When You Don’t Fit the Mould:

Being neurodivergent in a world built for one “typical” way of thinking can feel like trying to connect to something you were never designed for. No matter how much effort you put in, it can still feel like people see you as “wrong,” “difficult,” or “not trying hard enough.”

The Pressure to Conform or Fit in (Masking):

From an early age, many of us are pushed to behave, learn, and think like everyone else. Instead of anyone asking what actually works for us, we’re expected to force ourselves into a way of functioning that doesn’t match who we are. And when that doesn’t work, the blame often lands on us not the environment, not the lack of support, not the system.

The Emotional Cost:

Constantly masking or shrinking parts of yourself to avoid judgement is exhausting. Being misunderstood for traits that aren’t flaws but simply differences is frustrating. And it hurts to feel like the way your brain works is something that needs to be “fixed.”

The Truth:

You’re not broken. You’re not the problem.
You’re simply different and different is not wrong.

The world needs to adapt to neurodivergent people instead of expecting us to twist ourselves into its mould. We deserve understanding, flexibility, and environments that recognise strengths instead of magnifying struggles.

Being neurodivergent isn’t something to hide, it’s something worth embracing. With the right support and acceptance, we can thrive in ways that a rigid, one-size-fits-all system could never allow.



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09/11/2025

So many people believe that doing their best means giving 100% all of the time.

But your best isn’t perfection. It’s not pushing yourself past exhaustion or saying yes when you’re already at capacity.

✨ Your best is what you can do without harming your physical or emotional health. ✨

For many of us, the habit of overextending comes from believing that rest or saying no means we’re not trying hard enough. But actually, honouring your limits is part of doing your best.

You’re not a machine, your capacity changes day to day. And that’s okay.

Your best is enough, even when it looks like slowing down. 💛

— Emma Kelly Counselling

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08/11/2025

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08/11/2025

🌈 ADHD & Autism: Not “Everyone’s a Little Bit on the Spectrum”

We all have quirks, preferences, and moments of distraction, but that doesn’t mean everyone is “a bit ADHD” or “a bit autistic.”

ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental conditions that deeply influence how a person processes information, regulates emotions, and experiences the world. They’re not personality traits or trends; they’re lifelong neurological differences.

Understanding this helps us move away from minimising real experiences — and towards empathy, respect, and accurate awareness. 💛



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