Omega-3 intake – Its Role in Improving Mental Health
Omega-3s play an important role in the brain, providing:- DHA, which helps us to think better, and EPA which decreases inflammation and anxiety, helping us to feel better. Research shows that [...]
By Sue Doughty
In College, Counselling Posted 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 [...]
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 [...]
By Westmeria
In Counselling, kindness, self-care, self-compassion Posted 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 [...]
By Scarlett
In Fundraising, Marathon, Uncategorised Posted 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 [...]
By Scarlett
In Counselling, kindness Posted 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 [...]
By Scarlett
In Fundraising Posted 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 [...]
By Scarlett
In Counselling Posted 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 [...]
By Sue Doughty
In Uncategorised Posted 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 [...]
