by Westmeria Counselling | Dec 6, 2023 | Mental Health, Nutrition, self-care
By Shelly K We hear a lot about the physical benefits of yoga like increased flexibility and strength, improved blood flow and stronger joints but what about mental health.Daily life can often take a toll on mental well-being and more people are seeking holistic...
by Westmeria Counselling | Nov 2, 2023 | self-care, Stress
By Elizabeth S. Stress itself is not considered a mental health problem, so it can often get overlooked when thinking about contributors to poor mental health. It’s true, stress is a normal part of everyday life and serves to protect us from danger and even with the...
by Westmeria Counselling | Oct 2, 2023 | Mental Health, self-care
Living in the U.K often means a change of weather and quite often without warning but what if seasons of change is something much bigger? September and January are full of new starts for many people, starting new jobs, new schools, college, house moves, relationships,...
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 | 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...
