Welcome to the Westmeria Counselling blog, where our counsellors and expert contributors share valuable insights about the challenges that matter most, from managing anxiety to coping with loss.
Each month, we publish thoughtful articles designed to offer guidance and practical tools for emotional well-being. Whether you’re currently in counselling or looking for ways to support your mental health, we hope you find these blogs helpful and reassuring.
Sue talks to us about the Counselling College
Why was Westmeria College formed? After successfully building up the counselling service since 2003 and taking students for placements in the service, we decided to try and make a difference in another area. So, we began our training school in 2014. This enabled us to...
Marathon Inspired Healthy Eating- Our Veggie Chilli Recipe
April's around the corner, which for the Westmeria team means one thing- Marathon Month! With two of our supporters running, it's only fair that we ditch the Easter chocolate and pass around the office our favourite healthy recipes. Here's Ellie's favourite veggie...
Self-compassion and self-care: Ellie’s story
By Ellie As a volunteer counsellor, life can be rather hectic. Between attending university, completing assignments, seeing clients and holding down a job, there never seems to be enough space in the day for 'me time'. Looking after ourselves is fundamental to our...
Looking for fitness inspiration? Read about Karen’s marathon training
Hey Guys, I am running the London Marathon in April 2016. Training has begun and I am enjoying pounding the pavements and looking forward to the challenge. Take a read of my experience so far and please don't forget to...
Westmeria’s ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Challenge
February 17th celebrates Random Acts of Kindness day, where we're encouraged to bring a little bit of positivity into eachothers lives with kindness. Why kindness? Scientifically? Because it’s good for your health. Economically? Because it’s free. Practically?...
Marie’s Marathon Journey…so far
In July 2015 Sue (CEO Westmeria Counselling Services) mentioned to me that we had a place for a runner in the London Marathon next April. At the time I thought that sounds great I will go and support whoever is running the 26.2 miles. As the days passed I started to...
5 Common Myths in Counselling
Working for a counselling charity is a diverse job- one moment I might be answering the phone, the next minute I’m planning a fundraising day, or by the evening I might be networking at a charity event. It’s fair to say that through this diversity I’ve had the...
Training School
Are you interested in helping others? Learning about yourself? Your personal development? Personal development learning to use counselling skills? We offer several courses to help you achieve these goals, take a look at our college page for more...
Training School
Are you interested in helping others? Learning about yourself? Your personal development? Personal development learning to use counselling skills? Westmeria Counselling Services has been established in the local community for 11 years – supporting people to overcome...