by Westmeria | Jul 10, 2019 | Counselling, Health, Mental Health
When we are faced with actual or perceived dangerous or threatening situations, our fight, flight or freeze stress response is activated. This unconscious defence mechanism enables us to instantaneously evaluate the situation and triggers a series of physiological...
by Sue | Mar 28, 2019 | Counselling, Health, Mental Health, self-care, self-compassion
Generally anxiety is a normal reaction and we need this to survive. It only becomes a problem when it gets out of our control. Learning to understand our body and our own normal range of anxiety is paramount to us being able to manage heightened anxiety and...
by Westmeria | Feb 4, 2019 | Health, Mental Health, self-care, self-compassion
We believe mindfulness can have an incredibly positive impact on our mental health, which is why we’re running a NEW mindfulness course here at Westmeria Counselling. Run by our counsellor Sheena, this 6 week course is perfect for beginners who would like to...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jan 8, 2019 | Blue Monday, Depression, Mental Health, self-care
SAD (seasonal affective disorder) The Winter months and lower levels of sunlight can affect many people’s mood. For lots of us the miserable grey rainy days don’t exactly add to the joy of being outside. However for some, the reduced exposure to sunlight can be more...
by Westmeria | Apr 16, 2018 | Counselling, Health, Mental Health, self-care
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] This blog is aimed at sharing ‘5 steps to everyday happiness’ that I gained from a recent well-being publication. It left me reflecting on ‘the magic of the morning’ and how important this energy can...
by Westmeria | Aug 8, 2017 | Counselling, Health, Mental Health
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Baby blues – the name doesn’t do it any justice. To want for children so badly and then to feel no immediate bond, as they tell you you will, is crushing. Having always loved...
