Kay Parkinson

This blog explores spirituality as a deeply personal journey, including faith, doubt, and the impact of spiritual abuse, and how counselling can support healing, clarity, and a renewed sense of meaning.

At PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES, we support adults experiencing sleep difficulties linked to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and emotional overwhelm. We offer in-person therapy in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch, as well as online counselling across the UK. Many clients seek therapy when sleep problems begin to affect their mental health, relationships, or daily functioning.

Discover how to recognise emotional overwhelm, understand trauma triggers, and use grounding, breathing, and journaling techniques to regain calm. Learn how trauma therapy at Place to Talk Therapies provides safe, compassionate support for healing.

This blog explores how evidence-based practices can create emotionally safe spaces that foster healing, resilience, and connection. It highlights trauma-informed approaches and the importance of compassion, trust, and psychological safety in supporting wellbeing.

What is neuro-affirming therapy? This blog explores how therapy can honour neurodiversity, foster self-acceptance, and create spaces where every mind feels seen and valued.

Navigating the path to healing begins with understanding what emotional healing truly means. This process is unique to each individual and can be transformative.

This reflective blog explores the impact of silent grief and the shame that can follow when loss goes unspoken. Drawing on themes from SANDS Awareness Month, it broadens the lens to include overlooked and ambiguous griefs, offering a compassionate call to honour sorrow in all its forms.

Learn how felt safety supports shame recovery, self-worth, and nervous system healing. Discover the power of authentic honour with Kay Parkinson.

Explore how VE80 invites us to honour past generations by confronting inherited emotional shame, PTSD, and trauma. Learn practical ways to transform shame into authentic honour and emotional resilience.

High-functioning anxiety can feel like life is happening out of focus. Explore the hidden cost of being “the strong one” and what healing really asks of us.

The Circle of Control provides a framework for managing expectations, setting healthy boundaries, and maintaining meaningful connections without compromising personal autonomy. This blog explores how to use the Circle of Control to navigate family discussions with confidence, self-respect, and honour.

Discover how honour can transform shame and rebuild identity in my latest blog: "The Power of Honour: Transforming Shame and Rebuilding Identity in Trauma Recovery." Read now to explore practical tools and insights for healing.