by Westmeria Counselling | Apr 27, 2021 | College, Counselling, Training
I had some feedback from one of my students recently regarding the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling course she is studying on. It said: ‘Compared to my previous college I view this to be the Oxford/Cambridge equivalent of college courses and I feel...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 24, 2021 | Fundraising, Mental Health
2015 was the year that I learnt to run and my journey to better mental health started. The two are intricately joined and have been for the past nearly 6 years. When my youngest son went to school, I was frazzled from nearly 10 years at home with preschoolers. Those...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 5, 2021 | Mental Health, Wellbeing
Whereas quality/lack of sleep is often not viewed as a presenting problem in counselling work, it can be a contributory factor to distress and is therefore worthy of a greater understanding. Scientific research which incorporates biology, genetics and medication,...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 5, 2021 | CPD, Mental Health, Training
For nearly 20 years, Westmeria Counselling Service has worked with members of our local community and Primary Care Trust to support their mental health and wellbeing. Our counselling service has been vital in assisting clients make the most of their potential, help...
by Westmeria Counselling | Dec 23, 2020 | Burnout, Christmas, Mindfullness, Stress, Wellbeing
Despite what M&S, John Lewis or Aldi would have us believe about Christmas, for many people, Christmas is a time of stress – a time when we may feel under pressure and depleted emotionally, physically, relationally and financially. Often other people’s Christmas...