When I meet with clients, I often begin by asking a simple question: How does your body feel when...
Michael Holker, MSW, RSW, is the compassionate heart behind Becoming Yourself Counselling. Discovering his own neurodivergence later in life shaped his existential, humanistic, and strengths-based approach to therapy. Guided by his lived experience, Michael helps neurodivergent individuals move beyond self-criticism toward self-understanding, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. His work invites clients to honour their journeys, embrace their resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves, cultivating a life of greater alignment and meaning.
When I meet with clients, I often begin by asking a simple question: How does your body feel when...
I remember the day I got my promotion. Instead of celebrating, I felt myself shrinking inside....
“You have been taught that you are not allowed to feel.”
A quote adapted from bell hooks
You make...
"Boundaries are the distance at which I can...
Recognizing...
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” – Brené Brown
I still remember one...
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask...
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any...
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Rumi
Home is meant to be a place of rest,...
Exploring masking neurodivergence, the strategies we use to fit in, and the fatigue that follows.
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Anecdotes and Confidentiality
Personal anecdotes bring ideas to life and foster connection. The identifying details have been changed to ensure confidentiality. These stories illustrate concepts, acknowledging that everyone’s journey is unique.
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