Respect Therapy

06/05/2026

Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out.

They’re about learning what you can let in
without losing yourself.

Sometimes we care so much about others
that we forget to include ourselves.

And over time, that can start to feel:

-resentment
-overwhelm
-exhaustion

Boundaries don’t fix everything overnight.

But they do change something important:
👉 they put you back in charge of your time, energy, and attention

Sometimes the boundary is with other people.
Sometimes it’s with work, your phone, or the pressure to keep everyone happy.

A question I often come back to is:

Who’s ruling who?

If something is quietly taking more than it’s giving,
it might need a gate - not a wall.

Save this for when you need reminding.

24/04/2026

Well, that’s a wrap! Season 1 of Twice Translated a collaboration project with Catherine from CKTherapy and Carolyn a compassionate partner and from respect therapy it is now fully available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

SEASON 1 EXPLORES AUTISTIC AND NON AUTISTIC EXPERIENCES

EP1. Masking in Autism
EP2. Processing styles
EP3. The Diagnosis Process
EP4. After Diagnosis
EP5. Our journey with Autism. Imposter syndrome in the therapy room.
EP6. Autism and Big feelings emotional intensity & overhwlem.
EP7. Bonus episode ! Autistic burnout, Hormones & feeling overwhelemd.

Thank you to everyone who has listened so far , we truly appreciate your support. We’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, and what you’d like to see in Season 2.

It’s been an incredible journey, one we never expected to embark on, and we’re so grateful to have you with us as we step beyond the therapy room and into the world of podcasting.

Listen on Apple Podcasts -

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/twice-translated/id1861884166

Listen on Spotify -

https://open.spotify.com/show/3HD60jbD98CUOb9x6UyHL6?si=jlMqiEXNTtCjCgEY7CXOLw

16/04/2026

Our final episode of Season 1 is out 💙

Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and sending in your questions, it’s meant a lot.

In this episode, we talk about autistic burnout, hormones, feeling overwhelmed, and some of the real experiences behind those words. There’s also a slightly unexpected conversation about bread…

If you’d like to listen:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HD60jbD98CUOb9x6UyHL6
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/twice-translated/id1861884166
Website: https://www.twicetranslated.co.uk/

And if you’re looking for therapy or coaching, you can find me here:
https://www.respecttherapy.com/

07/04/2026

Took some time out this weekend. Fresh air, beautiful views, and a much-needed reset.

26/03/2026

Burnout does not always look like falling apart.
Sometimes it looks like carrying on… just without yourself in it.

You might notice
feeling constantly tired, even after rest,
finding it harder to concentrate or make decisions,
feeling more irritable or emotionally sensitive than usual,
losing motivation for things you normally care about,
wanting to withdraw or having less capacity for people.

Burnout is not a failure.
It is often a sign that you have been coping for a long time without enough support, rest, or space.

A few gentle ways to begin to look after yourself;
pause and notice what your body is telling you,
lower the expectations you are holding yourself to, even slightly,
build in small moments of rest rather than waiting for a full break,
say no where you can, or soften a yes,
reach out to someone safe, even just to share how things feel.

You do not have to reach breaking point to deserve care.
And there is no expectation to get this perfect.

You are not alone in this.

05/03/2026

Hello and welcome to Respect Therapy.

I’m Carolyn, a person centred psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore whatever brings you to therapy.

I work with a wide range of experiences and have a particular interest in supporting autistic and neurodivergent clients.

Alongside my therapy work, I also co host the Twice Translated podcast with my colleague Catherine from CK Therapy. In the podcast we explore autistic and non autistic perspectives, translating experiences across neurotypes.

You can find out more about my work here
https://www.respecttherapy.com

And the podcast here
https://www.twicetranslated.co.uk

If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether it might be the right step for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

20/02/2026

I wanted to share this episode for anyone who is thinking about, going through, or supporting someone around an autism diagnosis.

There is a lot of information out there about how to seek a diagnosis, but much less about what the experience can actually feel like. In this episode, Catherine speaks very openly and honestly about her own diagnosis process, what it was like for her, how it felt, and what it brought up along the way. Her openness and authenticity are what make this conversation so meaningful.

🎧 Listen here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HD60jbD98CUOb9x6UyHL6
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/twice-translated/id1861884166
🌐 www.twicetranslated.co.uk

14/02/2026

At the heart of therapy
is relationship and understanding.

In psychotherapy, the relationship itself matters.

Taking time to understand how someone feels, sees the world and experiences their life creates the foundation for trust.

11/02/2026

We're excited to confirm that info materials and our media pack are now available to download for 2026. Join us in raising awareness, spreading hope and reducing stigma. All assets are available here: https://bit.ly/4jUxUlB

06/02/2026

Hello we're Catherine and Carolyn, two friends, colleagues and psychotherapists who love a curious conversation. Twice translated is a safe space to gently explore trying to bridge the experiences of everyone. Season 1 explored autistic and non autistic experiences from masking, diagnosis, big feelings and how processing styles may differ between individuals.

With curiosity, compassion and humour, we share insights, psycho-education, tools, personal experiences and fictitious case examples from the therapy room to help everyone feel more understood. We would love to hear from you.

06/02/2026