Reflections

A new series of bite-size informative features written by our counsellors. We will be adding new articles over time to build up a collection of interesting topics related to wellbeing and mental health.

Cost of Living Crisis – looking after your mental health.

There is no doubt that many of us are feeling a growing concern about the rapid increase in the cost of living, and the impact this will have on ourselves and the people we care for. The purpose of this leaflet is to highlight the ways in which we can all look after our MENTAL HEALTH through this...

Self-care and care of others in times of global distress

While uncertainty and lack of control of circumstances are very common in our world, that does not necessarily stop us from becoming anxious in the face of global troubles. Knowing this, what can we do to best care for ourselves and others in the face of a seemingly never-ending tide of troubles...

Eating Disorders: Fighting taboo challenging stereotypes, finding help.

Eating Disorders: Fighting taboo challenging stereotypes, finding help. (Please note there is a link below to our Eating Disorder information page; it contains more detail, further information and signposts for help). Are you wondering if you have an eating disorder, or upset because someone else...

World Suicide Prevention Day - SEE, SAY, SIGNPOST

A Conversation could save a life – that’s well worth talking about

Mental Health Awareness Week: Kindness

Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, will take place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness. Kindness is so important always, but never more so than in the current circumstances

Living Alone and Social Isolation

You may have lived alone for many years or it may be a new experience for you, but there can be no doubt that the new social-distancing measures that we are being asked to adhere to will create new challenges for those of us living alone. Here are some pointers for self-care at this time…

Autism and Neurodiversity

Autism and Neurodiversity ‘By autistic standards, the “normal” brain is easily distractible, is obsessively social, and suffers from a deficit of attention to detail and routine. Thus people on the spectrum experience the neurotypical world as relentlessly unpredictable and chaotic, perpetually...

Having trouble sleeping?

Helpful hints and tips for a better night’s sleep

Body Image

Mental Health Awareness Week took place 13-19 May 2019. The theme this year was Body Image - How we think and feel about our bodies.

Coping with Stress

Stress is what happens when we perceive that a situation requires more of us than we are able to give. Whatever your situation at the moment, it is likely to be making greater demands of you than you are accustomed to. It can add to our stress to know that we are without some of the coping...