by Westmeria Counselling | Aug 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Wellbeing
Earlier in the summer, along the banks of the Thames on London’s South Bank, an outdoor gallery space exhibited 50 large-scale portraits displaying the smiling faces of 50 different people. People of all genders. People of all ages. People with their families. People...
by Westmeria Counselling | Aug 3, 2023 | Depression, Health, Mental Health
By Katya J P Being put on a waiting list for counselling can feel frustrating and difficult, so preparing yourself for the counselling process can be one way of helping your mental health before you even set foot in the therapy room. One of the topics that will come...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jul 5, 2023 | Mental Health, Nutrition, self-care
I’ve long been a great believer and advocate for a healthy body leading to a healthy mind and watching the recent Stutz documentary by Jonah Hill on Netflix, re-enforced this further. The film chronicles the life and career of psychiatrist Dr Phil Stutz, Hill’s...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jun 7, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition, self-care, Wellbeing
If you have ever wondered whether taking a break from alcohol might have a positive impact on your life, then you are not alone. It would be hard to miss the greater prominence of low and no alcohol drinks options available in supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and even...
by Westmeria Counselling | May 3, 2023 | Mental Health, Wellbeing
By Claire B Most of us will remember what it was like to sit our exams at secondary school; some of us will have taken them in our stride, whereas for others they will have been a time of worry and stress. For those parents with children currently in Years 10 to 13,...
by Westmeria Counselling | Apr 5, 2023 | Mental Health
The other day, on the radio, I heard someone say that when you start acknowledging problems and seeking help with your mental health you can lose friends. It is true. The insight gained from working with mental health professionals can make you re-examine your...