Joelle Theodoropoulos - Integrative Counsellor

What therapy works best for autism? 4 approaches worth knowing

September 10, 2026

There isn't one 'best' therapy for autism, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. Here's what the current research actually shows about adapted CBT, neurodiversity-affirming practice and why...

Living Abroad

Is counselling for expats actually worth it? 6 things to check first

September 10, 2026

Expat counselling is a legitimate, research-backed form of support, not a novelty add-on. Here's what actually makes it worth your time and money, from someone who's lived the expat life...

Living Abroad

5 mental health challenges of living abroad (and the fix for each)

September 8, 2026

Living abroad isn't just logistics and time zones, it's a genuine mental load. Here are the five challenges that come up again and again for expats, why they hit harder...

LGBTQIA+

7 signs of internalised homophobia (and how to unlearn them)

September 7, 2026

Internalised homophobia is one of the quietest forms of self-harm, and it doesn't need a difficult childhood to take root. This post breaks down what it actually looks like, where...

LGBTQIA+

What is minority stress? 6 signs you’re carrying it (and what actually helps)

September 2, 2026

Minority stress isn't the same as everyday stress — it's the ongoing toll of hiding, bracing, and adapting to a world that wasn't built with you in mind. Here's what...

Counselling

Is Online Counselling Effective?

August 25, 2026

Since COVID, online therapy has become far more commonplace, and there’s now proper research on how it stacks up against in-person work. In short, online counselling is generally just as...

Neurodiversity

Why up to 97% of autistic women over 40 go undiagnosed

August 24, 2026

Late autism diagnosis in women isn't rare, it's the norm. This post looks at why women are missed, what the current NHS and private routes actually involve, and what support...

LGBTQIA+

Is LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy really different to regular counselling? Here’s what changes

August 24, 2026

Yes, it’s different, and not in a soft, box-ticking way. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy starts from a different assumption about where your distress comes from in the first place, and that...

Author: Joelle Theodoropoulos