Autism is a term referring to people who’s brains work in a slightly different way. We refer to this as being ‘neurodiverse’ or ‘neurodivergent’. This can be observed through multiple behaviours such as having strong interests and difficulties with social communication. Alternatively, people who have a fairly typical brain are generally referred to as ‘neurotypical’.Continue reading “What is Autism?”
Category Archives: OCD
Intrusive Thoughts & Mental Health
What are intrusive thoughts? We can all, from time to time, experience intrusive thoughts. These are unwanted, and sometimes distressing, ideas, memories, and images that enter our mind randomly and cause disruption. The content of such thoughts can vary, and therefore, so does the level of distress caused. There are different types of intrusive thoughts.Continue reading “Intrusive Thoughts & Mental Health”
Q & A with Sarah Battye – CBT Therapist
And we have come to another Q & A in our ‘Q & A with a therapist’ series. This week’s is with one of our accredited CBT therapists: Sarah Battye. Sarah has been kind enough to fit some time in her schedule to answer a few questions, see her answers below! What does your roleContinue reading “Q & A with Sarah Battye – CBT Therapist”