What my disability has taught me about being a counsellor

I recently wrote a piece for the charity STAMMA about my experience training to be a counsellor as someone who stammers.

Writing it brought up a lot of reflection and some hesitation. It felt vulnerable to share something so personal, but as a therapist, I try to live by what I encourage my clients to do: to be authentic and to meet ourselves with compassion, even when it feels uncomfortable.

I hope the piece resonates with anyone who’s ever felt that a part of who they are might hold them back — whether that’s a disability, neurodivergence, or mental health challenge — or who’s still learning to make peace with the things that make them different.

Read my full article on STAMMA's website