Cora Counselling

25/08/2026

After an scheduled break, I’m back and working through messages and enquiries today. 🤎

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while I’ve been away. I’m taking the time to respond to everyone as soon as I can.

If you’ve sent a message or enquiry, please bear with me , I’ll be in touch soon.

Thank you for your kindness and patience.
Amanda | Corá Counselling

13/08/2026

Today is A-level results day. Send this on to your child or a young person close to you who might need it. No matter what their results are, they should be proud of themselves and the effort they've put in. And if they don't get what they expected, let them know to keep this message in mind. They've got this.

10/08/2026

Year 13 & 14 Careers information

10/08/2026

Our Steps to Change service is now accepting referrals.

We have rooms where we can see people in many locations throughout the WHSCT.

If you are living in the Western Trust and would like to find out more please visit: https://www.ascert.biz/project/steps-to-change/

10/08/2026

Ever feel like life is a Rubik’s Cube?

Sometimes, everything can feel mixed up, confusing, and impossible to figure out. You might know something doesn’t feel right, but not know where to start.

And just like a Rubik’s Cube, you don’t have to solve every piece all at once.

Counselling can offer a space to slow down, take things one piece at a time, and make sense of what you’re carrying — your thoughts, feelings, relationships, experiences, and the things that may be weighing on you.

Be patient with yourself. Life isn’t a race, and healing isn’t linear.

There may be days when things feel clearer, and others when everything feels mixed up again. That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. Healing takes time, and everyone’s journey looks different.

You don’t have to have all the answers before you begin.

Sometimes, counselling isn’t about “fixing” everything. It’s about understanding yourself a little more, finding what works for you, and taking the next step , one piece at a time.

You don’t have to solve it all alone.

09/08/2026

What’s your favourite investment?

For me, it’s myself.

Investing in yourself isn’t a selfish act , it’s a necessity.

For me, I’d say I’m a bit of an old soul. I love old books, Sherlock Holmes, and music from another time. I love being behind the camera too , something I’ve neglected recently ,but as the “ber” months approach, I’m looking forward to picking it back up and capturing the changing seasons. 🍂📷

Another big part of who I am is my thirst for learning and knowledge.
I love upskilling, learning something new, challenging my thinking and continuing to grow , both personally and professionally.

These are the little things that feed my soul.
The things that remind me of who I am beyond the roles I have and the things I have to do.

And I think this is something we can explore in counselling too.

What makes you, you?
What brings you joy?
What have you neglected that you’d love to reconnect with?
What feeds your soul?

Sometimes investing in yourself simply means making space for the parts of you that have been waiting to be noticed again.

Because you matter too.

09/08/2026

Ableism in the workplace is not always obvious or intentional.

For many disabled and neurodivergent employees, it shows up in everyday expectations, policies, and workplace cultures that assume everyone works, communicates, and regulates in the same way.

This can create environments where people feel pressure to mask, overextend, or push past their limits just to be seen as “capable.”

Some common examples include:

🎈 Expecting everyone to work the same hours, pace, or style without flexibility
🎈 Ignoring or minimizing accommodation requests or sensory needs
🎈 Rewarding constant overwork while overlooking sustainable pacing
🎈 Misinterpreting differences in communication, tone, or processing speed as lack of competence
🎈 Discouraging stimming, movement, or other regulation strategies as “unprofessional”
🎈 Using rigid scheduling and structure that does not allow for fluctuating energy or capacity
🎈 Defining professionalism through neurotypical standards rather than actual job performance
🎈 Assuming inconsistency in output means unreliability rather than difference in capacity or regulation needs
🎈 Limiting accessible formats for communication, meetings, or training

Ableism is often embedded in systems, not just individual behaviour. It can shape who feels safe, included, and supported at work.

Creating more inclusive workplaces means shifting from “everyone must adapt to the system” to “the system adapts to different people.”

At Blue Sky Learning, our neurodiversity-affirming coaches and therapists support individuals and organizations in building workplaces that are accessible, flexible, and grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Book a free 20-minute consultation at www.blueskylearning.ca
or email [email protected]

Follow for more neurodiversity-affirming mental health and workplace education.

09/08/2026

Creating a Safe Space for Children & Young People

Here at Cora Counselling I believe children and young people need a space where they feel safe, heard, accepted and never rushed.

Building trust is at the heart of my work. I encourage children and young people to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace, without pressure to have all the answers.

Sometimes, finding the words to explain how we feel can be really difficult. This is where creative and play-based approaches can help.

Emotional prompt cards can be particularly effective for children and young people who find it difficult to name, identify or express their emotions, providing a gentle way to explore feelings and open up conversations.

I also use:

🎲 Conversation cubes
🧸 Play interventions
🎨 Creative interventions

These approaches provide different ways for children to communicate , because not every child communicates through conversation alone..

There is no expectation to talk before they're ready. Instead, we work together to build an emotional toolbox of understanding, self-expression and coping strategies that they can draw upon as they grow.

Building emotional literacy for children, one feeling at a time.

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08/08/2026

07/08/2026

Grateful 🤍