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...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 15, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health
On March 30th, it is World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder and the impact it has on individuals and their loved ones. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings and changes in energy...
by Westmeria Counselling | Feb 3, 2023 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfullness, self-care, Stress
Many of us deal with Anxiety and overthinking, there is no set way to handle these thoughts, feelings, and the inherent behaviours we produce in response but many cultures, individuals, and schools of thought often look to meditation in addition to other techniques to...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jan 19, 2023 | Mental Health, self-care
Written by our Keith Prance of Rehab and Recovery, Cost of Living: Effect on the Nation’s Mental Health blog details the mental health impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Read here
by Westmeria Counselling | Sep 15, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfullness, self-care
Many of my neurodivergent clients arrive to their first session, weight down by anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, having experienced discrimination, bullying andthe feeling of never fitting in. They have been told they are lazy, stupid and uncaring. They are...
by Westmeria Counselling | Apr 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Wellbeing
I would like to share some tips that might help you to reduce anxiety or in other words, some lifestyle changes that I and others have found helpful. Exercise: Any kind of movement you can find closer to your heart! Dancing (for example, ballet class for...
