My Blog
The 5 Stages of Self-Discovery
Self-discovery is rarely a simple or straightforward journey. This reflective guide explores five common stages of personal growth: awakening, grieving, the messy middle, reclaiming and becoming. Learn how greater self-awareness and self-compassion can help you reconnect with who you truly are.
Perimenopause, ADHD and Emotional Overwhelm: Why Everything Can Suddenly Feel Too Much
ADHD and Relationships: Why Small Moments Can Feel So Big
Generational Trauma: When the Pain Did Not Start With You
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Why We Never Know the Full Story Behind Someone’s Smile
ADHD, RSD and Rejection Sensitivity: The Hidden Emotional Pain Behind ADHD
You Matter: Learning to Come Back to Yourself
When Anger Is Trying to Tell You Something
Anger is often misunderstood. It can feel uncomfortable, intense or difficult to manage, but anger is not always the problem. Sometimes anger is a signal that something matters, that a boundary has been crossed, or that something inside us needs attention.
Reflecting on Change: Every Journey Needs a Starting Point
How to Stop Overthinking and Let Go of What You Cannot Control
Emotional Awareness and Self-Connection: How to Understand Your Feelings, Set Boundaries and Come Back to Yourself
Boundaries: Why They Matter for Mental Health and Relationships
Boundaries are not about being harsh or pushing people away. They are about protecting your emotional wellbeing, communicating your needs and creating healthier relationships. This supportive blog explores why boundaries matter for mental health, how they can reduce resentment and overwhelm, and how to begin setting them with compassion.
Self-Worth: Where It Comes From and Why It Matters
Self-worth is not something we are born questioning. It is often shaped by early experiences, relationships, criticism, comparison and the messages we absorb over time. This reflective blog explores where self-worth comes from, why it matters, and how you can begin reconnecting with your own value with compassion and awareness.
How Survival Patterns Shape Your Behaviour (And How to Reconnect with Yourself)
Survival patterns often develop as ways to cope, protect ourselves and get through difficult experiences. This supportive blog explores how these patterns can shape behaviour, relationships and self-worth, while gently inviting you to reconnect with yourself through awareness, compassion and choice.
Women, Stress, and Alcohol
Many women use alcohol to unwind from stress, anxiety and emotional overload. This supportive blog explores alcohol, women’s health, sleep, nervous system overwhelm and gentle reflection without shame.
How ADHD Shows Up in Women and Why it is Often Diagnosed Later in Life
ADHD in women is often misunderstood or missed completely. Many women spend years feeling anxious, overwhelmed, sensitive, disorganised or exhausted without realising ADHD may be part of the picture. This blog explores how ADHD can show up in women and why diagnosis often happens later in life.
My Why Behind What I Do
It all begins with an idea.
The Sayings We Never Really Heard
Sometimes the sayings we grew up hearing stay with us for years, even when we never fully understood their meaning at the time. This reflective blog explores how familiar phrases can shape our beliefs, emotions and patterns, and invites gentle curiosity about what we may be carrying, questioning or finally beginning to understand.
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Louise Montgomery is a BACP-accredited integrative counsellor with over 25 years’ experience in mental health, trauma, addiction and support services. She offers counselling, ADHD coaching and advocacy-informed support, with a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming and client-led approach.