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Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks.  Experiencing a miscarriage can be unbearable where the grief can last a lifetime.  It can bring up a roller coaster of emotions like numbness, disbelief, guilt, sadness, loneliness, emptiness, depression and PTSD. Often women choose not to share when they are in early pregnancy, which can be isolating, and means they may not reach out for support if they experience a loss.  This hidden and silent grief might keep feelings of shame and blame stuck, despite how common miscarriage is and that the cause is not usually known. Counselling may help to work through your guilt and support you to feel like you again, connecting to others.  Please contact me if you need support, and look out for my monthly blog on pregnancy loss, which might help you feel less lonely and answer some of your questions.

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Women who experience miscarriage in the First Trimester

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Pregnancies that result in miscarriage

The number of women who miscarried a pregnancy in 2018 was 187,975.

This research is from Tommy’s website.
Loss and change as your children grow up

Loss and change as your children grow up

It’s an emotional week for many parents with their little ones starting school, with my youngest included in this.  I can hardly believe how fast the years are going by, and know I am feeling conflicted with a roller coaster of emotions which is ok.   I am accepting...

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What to expect in Baby Loss Awareness Week

What to expect in Baby Loss Awareness Week

It’s Baby loss awareness week from 9-15th October.  I thought I would give you an idea of what you might notice during this time if it’s new to you, and how to take care if you have experienced baby loss or pregnancy loss. What is it? This awareness week is dedicated...

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Self care after miscarriage and baby loss

Self care after miscarriage and baby loss

I am glad to be writing a blog again after giving myself permission to have a break, and prioritising self-care after a busy time.  Listening to our body and needs, is so important to help us de-stress and stay well. This blog will look more specifically at self-care...

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Happy Mother’s Day?

Happy Mother’s Day?

Mothers Day and Miscarriage Mother’s day is approaching, and already I am wondering how happy it will be.  ‘Happy mother’s day’ doesn’t always fit.  This might surprise some, as I am privileged and grateful that I get to bring up two wonderful boys, but it can still...

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My pregnancy journey intro….

My pregnancy journey intro….

Hello.  So,  I’m Katrina, and I am a counsellor at KJ Counselling, and a married mum of two young boys, although know in my heart I feel like the mum of three children. As I write my first blog, I have a mixture of feelings.  I am aprehensive about sharing my story of...

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Miscarriage

Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks.  Experiencing a miscarriage can be unbearable where the grief can last a lifetime.  It can bring up a roller coaster of emotions like numbness, disbelief, guilt, sadness, loneliness, emptiness, depression and...

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KJ Counselling

KJ Counselling

I am a Counsellor in Head of Muir, Denny, offering face to face, video call and telephone counselling appointments. I support adults and young people (13+) to have the confidence to be themselves and make positive changes in their lives.

7 days ago

A lovely reminder if you are feeling anxious today 💜📷 Self- Love Rainbow ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Things can often look alot different on the surface. It's a hard process to learn to sit with discomfort instead of pleasing others💜The root causes of people pleasing can be worked through in counselling. Setting your boundaries might mean that people are unhappy with you but that's ok. You are allowed to make decisions for you. Try starting all with one need at a time, or give yourself some thinking time if you are requested to do something. Block out some time in the day that's off limits just for you, or set a time limit. Time to free yourself from stress, exhaustion, resentment 🤗What boundaries are you setting for you?📷 @heidipsychology ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

How can you be your own cheerleader? Say it loud and proud and show up for yourself 💜📷 Happy Strokes ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sharing this from Bridging the Neurodivide with Tigger Pritchard for neurodiversity celebration week 🧠🎉 So important we get the language right.Neurodiversity reflects the wide range of differences between us in how we process information and how our brain works. Some individuals are neurodivergent where they may need some support to get a better understanding of themselves to regulate, make accommodations and take care getting the balance they need💜Examples of neurodivergence are autism, ADHD, dyscalculia, down syndrome and Dyspraxia. There are of course many other ways of being too. What's does Neurodivergence mean for you? #NeurodiversityWeekyWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Seems like some helpful words for the week ahead. We don't need to be like a sponge and scrutenize every feeling and thought. We can simply notice the emotion and keep more distance to safeguard ourselves. Remember that feelings are our teachers. Take a moment to check in with you to learn about you. Take care of you 💜📷@joyfulsmolthings ... See MoreSee Less
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