by Anita Missiha | Sep 1, 2026 | ADHD
R U OK? Day reminds us of the importance of checking in with the people around us. However, for many neurodivergent people, recognising when they are struggling can be difficult, particularly when stress tends to build gradually or when they are used to pushing...
by Anita Missiha | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
As awareness and understanding of autism grows, more people are recognising that they may be autistic later in life. Autism can present in many different ways, and autistic people are a diverse group with varied strengths, experiences, identities, and support needs....
by Anita Missiha | Aug 28, 2026 | ADHD
Have you ever wondered why certain everyday tasks — like replying to emails, remembering things, sitting still, starting assignments, or staying focused in meetings — seem harder for you than they appear to be for other people? If you have ADHD, this question may feel...
by Anita Missiha | Sep 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Therapy
The body-brain connection Our bodies are connected to our brain, and vice versa, through our nervous system. I often explain to clients that ‘where your thoughts go, your body goes along for the ride’. If you are having scary or anxious thoughts, you will start to...
by Anita Missiha | Sep 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Therapy
What is the fight or flight response? The fight-or-flight response is our body’s instinctive response to threats to our safety and risks of danger in our environment. When a threat is identified, the system activates our body to respond in three common ways. Running...
