A Dash of Therapy
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A Dash of Therapy is a psychology channel with Dr Sam Barcham, a UK Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in family estrangement, relational trauma, boundaries, late-diagnosed autism, and emotional recovery. Whether you are estranged from a parent, adult child, sibling, or wider family system, this is a space for nuance, compassion, and psychological clarity — without pressure, blame, or simplistic advice. Here you’ll find trauma-informed insights and honest conversations to help you understand painful family dynamics, make sense of estrangement, build resilience, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. *Disclaimer* This channel shares general mental health information and therefore, this content may not apply to your individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.

The Hidden Link Between AUTISM and Family Estrangement
A Dash of Therapy · 157K views · 2 months ago

Estranged Adult Child? When Autism Was Missed in Childhood
A Dash of Therapy · 18K views · 2 weeks ago

What to Say When Someone Asks About Your ESTRANGED Family
A Dash of Therapy · 59K views · 2 months ago

How to Heal Childhood Trauma (5 Steps to Overcome Your Past)
A Dash of Therapy · 415 views · 6 months ago

5 Signs It’s Time to DISTANCE Yourself from Family
A Dash of Therapy · 9.5K views · 3 months ago

School Doesn’t Teach This: How to Process Emotions (Full Guide!)
A Dash of Therapy · 1.9K views · 5 months ago

Late Diagnosed Autism: Why Everything Suddenly Makes Sense
A Dash of Therapy · 48K views · 6 months ago

Why Estranged Parents and Adult Children Tell Different Stories
A Dash of Therapy · 19K views · 3 months ago

What Therapists Get Wrong About Family Estrangement
A Dash of Therapy · 4.6K views · 2 months ago

The Grief of Losing a Family Member Who is Still Alive
A Dash of Therapy · 40K views · 3 months ago

Reconnected After Estrangement? What Most People Get Wrong
A Dash of Therapy · 1.8K views · 1 month ago

Talking Doesn't Fix Family Estrangement
A Dash of Therapy · 8K views · 3 months ago

Why “Just IGNORE It” Is the Worst Advice for Harmful Family Behavior
A Dash of Therapy · 4.6K views · 2 months ago

Why You Can't Simply MOVE ON From Family Estrangement
A Dash of Therapy · 9.2K views · 2 months ago

A Room Full of Grieving Parents: What I Learned
A Dash of Therapy · 3.7K views · 3 weeks ago

Is It Narcissism? How to Tell the Difference in Family Dynamics
A Dash of Therapy · 4.3K views · 1 month ago

When an Adult Child Cuts You Off: What to DO Now
A Dash of Therapy · 1.9K views · 13 days ago