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.
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If you’re neurodivergent, what do you most wish people understood when you go quiet, become overwhelmed, or need time alone?
For me, it's that I can look fine and still be struggling.
💬 Which one resonates most? If yours isn’t here, I’d love to hear it in the comments.
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“Just be yourself” sounds simple. But it can feel anything but simple if being yourself has led to criticism, rejection, or being misunderstood.
Sometimes, the small things help us relax around someone: being able to say no, needing a quiet moment without having to explain, or expressing a different opinion without worrying the relationship is at risk.
What helps you feel safe enough to let people see the real you?
And, if you feel comfortable, tell me in the comments: what does someone do that makes you think, “I can be myself with you”?
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Shame is often hidden, even from ourselves. Often, it shows up quietly, in the small ways we hide parts of ourselves to be easier to love.
Which of these feels most like you? Vote below, and if you’d like to share more, the comments are open. Share as much or as little as feels right.
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I’m curious to know how often autism has been part of people’s family estrangement stories.
Was it already known? Was it missed at the time? Did a diagnosis only come much later? Or has autism had nothing to do with your experience at all?
I’d really value hearing where you fit in the poll below. And if you feel comfortable, add a little more about your experience in the comments.
Has autism been part of your family estrangement story?
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I’m thinking about giving the channel a bit of a refresh, and I’d love your opinion!
As the channel has grown, I’ve realized the conversations here go beyond simply explaining family estrangement. I want this to be a space for deeper, more nuanced conversations about relationships, accountability, neurodivergence, trauma, repair, boundaries and, of course, estrangement.
So I’m considering a new channel name. Which do you prefer?
Or should I leave it exactly as it is?
Tell me what you think in the comments too, particularly why you chose one over the others!
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What would make accountability feel genuine?
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What an amazing community is growing here 😍. I’m so grateful for your likes, comments, and messages! They keep me motivated to keep making videos, because I can see how valuable these conversations are.
I’m planning a series of webinars over on Substack, and I’d love your help choosing the very first one.
Which of these would you most like us to explore first? (And if there’s another topic you’d much rather see, tell me that too)
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Got a question about family estrangement? I’d love to hear it.
Drop your question in the comments below, and I’ll put together a video answering as many as I can.
Comment below 👇
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*What do people get most wrong about estrangement?*
What's the assumption you're tired of hearing? Comment below if none of these resonate👇
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There are many deeply loving, dedicated mothers who champion their children every step of the way.
But sadly, not every child gets the mother they needed or deserved.
We need to be able to honor loving mothers while also holding space for those whose experiences were very different. Both realities matter.
www.tiktok.com/@drsamtherapy/video/766945786373081…
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