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Talk2Ana Person-Centred Counselling and psychotherapy.

Qualified as a counsellor… what comes next?Finishing your counselling qualification is a huge milestone, but for many co...
28/08/2026

Qualified as a counsellor… what comes next?
Finishing your counselling qualification is a huge milestone, but for many counsellors, the next question is:
“How do I actually start working for myself?”
Setting up in private practice can feel overwhelming. There is much more to think about than simply finding clients — from professional registration and insurance to supervision, GDPR, safeguarding, contracts, record keeping and HMRC.
So I created this simple infographic to bring the key steps together in one place.
Whether you are newly qualified, approaching the end of your training, or simply considering private practice for the future, I hope it makes the process feel a little clearer.
One thing I would always emphasise: qualifying doesn't mean learning stops. Good private practice is built on ethical working, appropriate supervision, continued professional development and knowing when to seek guidance.
For counsellors already in private practice:
What is one thing you wish someone had told you when you first became self-employed?
Your experience might help someone who is just starting out.
🌐 Talk 2 Ana – Counselling & Psychotherapy
www.Talk2Ana.com

Have you heard of Spoon Theory?Spoon Theory was created by Christine Miserandino in 2003 as a simple way of explaining w...
26/08/2026

Have you heard of Spoon Theory?

Spoon Theory was created by Christine Miserandino in 2003 as a simple way of explaining what it can be like to live with limited and changing energy.

For people living with chronic illness, disability or other long-term conditions, everyday activities can require much more energy than others may realise.

Getting ready for the day, travelling, concentrating, working, studying, attending appointments or socialising can all use some of that available energy. And importantly, the amount of energy available may be different from one day to the next.

This is why phrases such as “but you managed it yesterday” or “you don’t look unwell” can sometimes miss what is happening beneath the surface.

Spoon Theory gives people a simple way to describe something that can otherwise be difficult to put into words. It can also help with planning, pacing and communicating support needs.

My infographic below explains the idea in simple, accessible language.

Sometimes understanding someone’s needs starts with recognising the things we cannot see.

Sometimes, what looks like a small everyday task can take a huge amount of energy.Replying to an email.Making a phone ca...
24/08/2026

Sometimes, what looks like a small everyday task can take a huge amount of energy.

Replying to an email.
Making a phone call.
Getting ready.
Going to the shop.
Remembering an appointment.
Simply switching from one task to another.

For someone experiencing anxiety, neurodivergence, chronic illness, overwhelm, burnout, or simply having a difficult day, these everyday tasks may require far more energy than we realise.

We often judge what we can see, but we rarely know how much effort it took someone to get there.

💚 Your “easy” might be someone else’s difficult.**
💚 Your minimum might be someone else’s maximum that day.**

A little patience, understanding and kindness can make more of a difference than we realise.

Be kind. Be patient. You never know what someone is carrying.

18/08/2026

Therapy should meet the person where they are — not ask them to become someone else in order to access support.

For many neurodivergent people, communication may look different. Someone may need more processing time, prefer writing or text, struggle to find words in the moment, need direct questions, or communicate more comfortably without eye contact.

These differences should not be barriers to therapy.

As therapists, we can adapt the way we work while still keeping the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the process.

Sometimes accessibility is as simple as asking:
“What would make communicating with me easier for you?”

At Talk 2 Ana Ltd, I offer neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred therapy remotely, creating space for people to communicate in ways that work for them.

Working with neurodivergent people has taught me that therapy isn't about changing who someone is; it's about creating a...
14/08/2026

Working with neurodivergent people has taught me that therapy isn't about changing who someone is; it's about creating a space where they no longer feel they have to hide who they are.

Everyone deserves to feel heard, understood and accepted just as they are.

Neurodiversity isn't something therapy should fix. It's something therapy should understand.

✨ Online therapy – wherever you are, at a time that works for you.

I’m delighted to have successfully completed Cognitive Behavioural Therapies: An Introduction with the University of Oxf...
05/08/2026

I’m delighted to have successfully completed Cognitive Behavioural Therapies: An Introduction with the University of Oxford, Oxford Lifelong Learning.

As a psychotherapist, Specialist Mentor in Higher Education, counselling supervisor, and doctoral researcher, I believe that learning never stops. While my core therapeutic approach is person-centred, expanding my understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) allows me to better appreciate different evidence-based approaches and further strengthen the support I provide to clients and students.

Continuous professional development is incredibly important to me. My work centres around supporting neurodivergent individuals, university students, and people living with complex physical and mental health conditions. Every new area of learning helps me provide more informed, compassionate, and person-centred support.

I’m grateful to the University of Oxford for delivering such an engaging course and look forward to continuing to build my knowledge throughout my doctorate and beyond.

Here’s to lifelong learning and always striving to provide the very best support to those who place their trust in me.

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If you can overthink the worst - why can’t you overthink the best?
21/07/2026

If you can overthink the worst - why can’t you overthink the best?

14/07/2026

Overthinking is the art of solving problems that you don’t have. 🫶🏻

06/07/2026

Make sure you take time to rest. Disconnect entirely from screens to give your mind a break, practise deep-breathing exercises to lower your heart rate, and try progressive muscle relaxation. Be kind to yourself 🫶🏻

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