LGBT Rights in the U.K. 2024
LGBT Rights… The landscape of LGBT rights in the United Kingdom is ever-evolving, shaped by a complex interplay of social attitudes, legislative reforms, and advocacy efforts. As we delve into the year 2024, it is paramount to assess the current state of affairs for the LGBT community in the UK, reflecting on historical milestones and […]
Being at University – Mental Health
Mental Wellness 101: How to Thrive During Your University Experience University can be an overwhelming experience, both academically and personally. Juggling classes, assignments, work, and social commitments can leave you feeling drained. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your mental health while at university. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring how […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
Let’s Talk About It: The Importance of Mental Health on World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Mental health is often overlooked or stigmatised in our society, yet it plays an essential role in our overall wellbeing. On […]
Lincoln Pride UK 2023
Embracing Equality and Inclusion at Lincoln Pride UK 2023 Lincoln Pride UK 2023 is an exciting event that celebrates diversity and inclusion. It’s a day where people of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds come together to proudly showcase their pride in Lincoln. With music, food, and entertainment, it’s sure to be a day filled with […]
New Mental Health Unit to Open in Banbury
Ex-England footballer Martin Keown opens Banbury mental health hub Former Arsenal and England footballer Martin Keown said he was honoured to open an “inspirational” new mental health and well-being hub. The new facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire, will provide mental health care and treatment as well as support. Well-being and mental health hubs in the county […]
18 Week Mind and Body Programme
The Wellness Network CIC has secured funding to run an 18 week Mind and Body Programme to those living in Sleaford …. The Wellness Network are very excited to have received funding to provide an 18 Week Mental Health Mind and Body Programme in the Lincolnshire Town of Sleaford starting 17th March for two hours […]
Is it Therapy or Counselling?
What is the difference between a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, psychologist and counsellor? A psychotherapist provides ‘talk therapy’ of one sort or another, although some therapies might feel like there is not much actual talking at all – just forms and exercises. (I once attended a world-class CBT course but was horrified that they didn’t want to actually talk […]
Relationship Breakups
Being Open Minded About Your Relationship Breakup When it comes to Counselling and Relationship Breakups, one size definitely does not fit all. Some couples come in to rekindle their relationship and love, some come in for the benefit of their children, and some come in to end things with a third party involved to ensure […]
Body Image and Body Acceptance
Body image problems affect lots of different people. It’s not about vanity or being shallow. Body image issues aren’t something “silly” experienced only by teenage girls, nor are they something we can just “get over”. I could share lots of statistics about how many people don’t like their bodies but I think we all know… […]
Costs vs Counselling
The cost of living keeps rising and negotiable counselling fees. Energy bills, food bills, rent, petrol. Everything is going up, yet wages are staying the same, which I feel put’s counsellors in a little bit of a dilemma. We of course want to try and support all people and deserve to be paid a good […]
Are They Listening to You?
Is your smart device listening to your counselling conversations? Let me take you back to last weekend. Myself and my husband were sat in the kitchen, he was waffling on about buying some big umbrella thing for the decking I was not really listening and continued to wrestle my daughter to put sun cream on […]
Conversion Therapy
First of all, what even is conversion therapy? Conversion therapy refers to any form of treatment or psychotherapy which aims to supress a person’s gender identity. It is based on an assumption that being LGBTQIA+ is a mental illness that can be ‘cured’. These types of therapy have been proven to be extremely harmful and […]
Psychotherapy Training – Personal Account
Psychotherapy Training, and what I see… Training to be a psychotherapist is tough. I’m currently halfway through my Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and also balancing a 30-hour job alongside going to university and seeing clients takes a toll both physically and emotionally. That said, it’s also incredibly fulfilling. There’s nothing quite like seeing […]
My Addiction – Personal Account
Everyone has different reasons and stories about who, what, where and why they have taken drugs. I often look back at my time using through rose tinted glasses. You see, no one can tell me, the feeling, the rush, the effects, were not great. Because truth is, they were. It felt amazing, I felt invincible. […]
The Invisible Pandemic
A mental health and suicide post-covid snapshot Let me preface this by saying I am not against lockdowns or their need. Recently witnessing thousands protest to the idea of frontline medical staff potentially requiring another vaccine (despite requiring rounds of them before entering a clinical environment) to continue to practice seems a tad much (to […]
Finding mindful moments
Mindfulness is often criticised and has been branded as being ‘fluffy’ and ‘hippielike’! I will hold my hands up here and admit, I was one of those who absolutely hated the idea of mindfulness. Thought it was a load of twaddle. I understand it may not work for everyone, that is okay. We are all […]
Mental Health in the land of a Billion people:
Understanding the Challenges & Frame of Reference in India Our Frame of Reference refers to the way we perceive people and the world around us. This is influenced by several factors, including our identity, experiences, education, exposure to media, culture, socio-economic background to name a few. When it comes to understanding how people from various […]
Counselling Training by Zoe Burnett
A look into what one counselling student has learnt on her journey so far…. 18 weeks ago, we walked through that door, Eager and excited, to see what was in store. Eight strangers with different interests and goals, But helping others lies deep, within each of our souls. We started to learn the core conditions, […]
Managing My Own BPD
A Personal Account of Managing BPD I finally realised I needed help at the age of 35 when my life collapsed. I ceased to function, I lost my Job, my home, my family, everything. I was desperate and wanted the pain to end. It was not the first time I had attempted to end my […]
Finding Self-Acceptance
A Personal Account of Acceptance What does acceptance even look like? For someone who has had to mask, suppress and hide who they really are for their whole life, feeling accepted can bring up a whole host of emotions. A whirlwind of conflict and confusion beyond words. Because truth is, they were. It felt amazing, […]