Autism and Attachment: Is there More To The Story?
Attachment theory is one of the most widely accepted frameworks for understanding relationships. We’re told that we are either secure, anxious, avoidant or disorganised, neat boxes that explain why someone pulls away, clings tightly, fears abandonment or struggles with intimacy. As helpful as attachment theory can be, labels can never capture the full complexity of the human experience, especially when you are neurodivergent. In this blog we explore the core beliefs and needs underlying behaviour to understand the differences.
Integrating Psychedelic Experiences Through Dreamwork
A challenging psychedelic experience can affect us long after the actual event. For many who experiment outside of therapeutic or controlled settings, there is often insufficient support afterwards to help integrate the experience, which can leave you feeling anxious, scared or confused. This blog explores how experiential dreamwork can be used to help integrate difficult psychadelic experiences.
How To Navigate Family Relationships When You Have Different Beliefs
Whether it be family members with opposing politic views, partners with core value differences, or friends with polarising beliefs, many of us navigate relationships across real differences that go against our core values. It can feel impossible to stay connected when such powerful and emotional beliefs are being challenged, and indeed it is challenging. This blog explores the process of repair after rupture and how to handle these types of family dynamics.
Integrating Grief through Dreamwork - Case Study: Pet Loss
Grief following the loss of a beloved animal companion is often felt deeply, yet quietly minimised. For many of us, pets are attachment figures, sources of safety, routine and connection. When they pass away, the grief can surface in many ways, including through dreams. In this blog we explore how dreams can be helpful in facilitating the integration of grief after the death of a pet.
Recurring Dreams: Why They Happen and What They Mean
Ever find yourself having the same dream again and again? Whether you are always being chased, getting lost, or forgetting something important, recurring dreams are messages from our subconscious telling us that something emotional is unresolved. In this post we explore recurring dreams and how to work with them therapeutically.
Autism and Friendship: Why We give our whole heart and often get hurt
Autistic friendships often carry unique strengths and challenges, from different communication styles to a need for clear plans. These differences can be misunderstood sometimes leaving us vulnerable to being used. Recognising these dynamics can lead us into more empowering friendships grounded in trust, empathy and authenticity.
How To Stop Nightmares Naturally
Do you have frequent or recurring nightmares? Discover how Dream Therapy can help treat your nightmares naturally and quickly without medication. Transform disturbing dreams and restore restful sleep.
What is Dream Therapy? Heal while you Sleep
Discover how dream therapy can support emotional healing, trauma release and self-awareness. Whether you have recurring dreams, vivid dreams, nightmares or dreams you are simply curious about, dream therapy can unlock the wisdom from your subconscious.
Autism and Betrayal: Why Broken Trust Hurts so Deeply
For many autistic people, trust is the foundation of our relational navigation system. It’s the thing that helps us make sense of people’s motives and emotional landscapes. When someone breaks our trust, it doesn’t just hurt, it shatters our internal belief system.
Blindsiding Breakups: Coping with the pain of being discarded
Have you ever been caught off guard by a sudden ending, breakup or discard? Being blindsided can leave deep emotional scars. Understanding why these events are so painful, and learning about the 7 stages of healing, can help you process the experience and start rebuilding the trust in yourself and future relationships.