Wonky Minds counselling and psychotherapy

Wonky Minds counselling and psychotherapy I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families in South Yorkshire and online.

When life gets a bit wonky I am passionate about supporting people to find their natural angle.

With the recent news that children as young as 6 are attending hospital due to their mental health I feel it is so impor...
03/09/2026

With the recent news that children as young as 6 are attending hospital due to their mental health I feel it is so important that people continue to recognise that today's society is a difficult one for children to be in. With the impact of social media and increasing pressure on them in school childhood is becoming more and more stressful. If your child is struggling then seeking some support can be greatly beneficial as it will help them build coping skills and resilience for dealing with the issues they face today and going forward.
As Maya Angelou said "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them" and therapy can help you to stay whole.

Back to school week can be hard for parents and children alike. So many life transitions revolve around school - first e...
02/09/2026

Back to school week can be hard for parents and children alike. So many life transitions revolve around school - first ever day.....children growing up.......first day of secondary school. All of these can be very positive experiences but with all change comes the fear of the unknown. Sometimes it can be good to talk these transitions through with someone especially if they do not go as smoothly as planned. If this is the case please reach out - it can help to put things into perspective and highlight possible coping strategies to use. Please visit my website for information on how I can support with this. www.wonkyminds.co.uk

Yesterday was International Makaton Awareness day. Makaton can be an invaluable tool when working with children or adult...
29/08/2026

Yesterday was International Makaton Awareness day. Makaton can be an invaluable tool when working with children or adults in therapy. It enables people to communicate when words feel to big or overwhelming as well as if the do not talk. It can also be used as a game with children which can help 'break the ice.' I really enjoy using Makaton and will continue to use it in my therapeutic practice in the future.

Well it's bank holiday weekend and as usual for England the weather looks fantastic! 😒 On a serious note many families g...
28/08/2026

Well it's bank holiday weekend and as usual for England the weather looks fantastic! 😒
On a serious note many families get together on bank holiday but if this is something that causes you stress/ anxiety due to family conflict please know that you are allowed to put your feelings first and protect yourself by not attending or adapting plans.
If family conflict is something you and your family would like to work on feel free to reach out as I am able to work with both couples and families (have a peek at my website for further details).

Masking and therapy Masking is something that many neurodivergent people do either consciously or unconsciously. It is o...
27/08/2026

Masking and therapy
Masking is something that many neurodivergent people do either consciously or unconsciously. It is often something that begins as a conscious process but over time becomes internalised so it is an automatic mechanism. It is a way to blend into society and be less vulnerable. Masking takes up a lot of energy and is one of the reasons that neurodivergent people become very tired by the end of the day.
As a therapist it is very important to be aware of this mechanism and work with it in the therapy room. This is because it can impact on the clients view of themselves and how we can work with that. I would like to state that it will never be my goal to encourage unmasking unless that is something a client wishes to do. I am aware that I may never meet the clients true self but am happy to work with the masked self.
If you are someone that masks please know that I will work with you to ensure you feel safe within the therapy room and am more than happy to work at a pace that feels good for you.

So following on from my post about utilising music for mental health I'd like to invite you all to recommend songs for a...
26/08/2026

So following on from my post about utilising music for mental health I'd like to invite you all to recommend songs for a playlist I will be creating. So what are your favourite songs that support your mental health? (it doesn't matter what genre they are, all are welcome!)

Grief can be a difficult subject but this is even more true when the grief does not concern the loss of a relative or fr...
25/08/2026

Grief can be a difficult subject but this is even more true when the grief does not concern the loss of a relative or friend. Disenfranchised grief is when grief is felt over something or someone society deems unusual. This can be the loss of a pet, a job or 'losing' someone due to distance or entrance into the prison system. As a counsellor who works with grief I am more than happy to work with any form of grief, no matter how unusual it may seem. Do not suffer in silence, you deserve support as much as anyone else.

We love music in my household and utilise music to aid mental health. Using the right music for your mood can significan...
24/08/2026

We love music in my household and utilise music to aid mental health. Using the right music for your mood can significantly help. For example, choosing calming or classical music can slow your heart rate and reduce blood pressure whereas listening to music you enjoy releases dopamine which elevates your mood. Some people choose rock music to energise them and music can take you back to a favourite memory. What music do you use to support your mental health?

Just had a networking drink with SoulScience by Emma where we discussed future collaboration opportunities. For me, netw...
21/08/2026

Just had a networking drink with SoulScience by Emma where we discussed future collaboration opportunities. For me, networking with other local services is vital to improve multidisciplinary working as well as getting to know what’s out there so you can refer clients. If anyone is in the Doncaster area and would like to discuss what I do or look to collaborate please get in touch 😊

It’s a rainy day here in Yorkshire and it’s made me think about how nature and the rain fills up my cup. Just as the rai...
20/08/2026

It’s a rainy day here in Yorkshire and it’s made me think about how nature and the rain fills up my cup. Just as the rain nurtures the earth self care nurtures us. When it rains I really feel a sense of possibility and new growth. This is what we can feel when we practice self care and open up our minds to new things. Whether it’s exercise, crafting or some ‘me time’ self care can help open up the space for us to discover ourselves and our potential. What sparks the sense of possibility in your life?

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