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 | 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 | Jun 8, 2022 | Depression, Health, Mindfullness, self-care, Wellbeing
Getting help and support can often be the first step towards getting and staying well. It’s not always easy, especially when you are feeling low. It is important to remember that you are not alone and that you deserve support. Reasons that you might want to get help: ...
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...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 12, 2022 | self-care, Wellbeing
Addiction recovery is something that can be managed with specialist help and there are agencies in each Borough that can support someone. While Westmeria aren’t a specialist agency in this way, once the addiction is managed and someone is in recovery, talking therapy...
