Counselling Psychology Group

16/05/2020

There's no doubt that these are uncertain times we are living in currently. COVID-19 has changed the life we once took for granted, and all of this change and uncertainty at once can understandably evoke anxiety.

It's important for us to allow ourselves to be human here and to talk things through wherever possible with those we trust. Below is an article to aid reflection on when it might be useful to connect with a psychologist.

Though we hope the article below is helpful, the most important decider in seeking support will be down to how you feel about this.

We wish you health and safety through this period and should you wish to book a consultation with one of us we will be happy to assist.

Talking to someone might help you manage your stress.

16/05/2020

Dr Russ Harris, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner and author of the Happiness Trap has shared this useful guidance on responding effectively to the thoughts, emotions and behaviours you may be experiencing as a result of the Coronavirus and the uncertainty it has brought into our lives.

FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis In this brief animation, Dr Russ Harris, author of the international best-seller The Happiness T...

26/09/2019

Finally some good news for our NHS. A proposal to scrap some of the legislation that leads to competition, fragmentation and tendering out of NHS contracts to private organizations.

Proposal expected to feature in Queen’s speech after spending on private firms passes £9bn

06/12/2018

Today one of our psychologists, Dr Flavia Cigolla, has had the honour of meeting and showing Dr Jagaruban, a psychiatrist who has been doing some amazing work in the Killinochchi district in the north of Sri Lanka.

The area was badly hit by the civil war and Dr Jagaruban is trying to meet both the physical and mental health needs of the communities. On a typical day, he sees 50-60 patients in his outpatient clinic and has a team of dedicated community support officers who follow up patients in the community providing emotional and practical support.

Engaging people is a challenge as there is a big stigma attached to mental health issues and Dr Jagaruban has had to be very creative to get people to come and see him. He understands a lot of their difficulties through the lens of trauma and loss and does the best he can to support his patients given how stretched resources are.

His work was very recently featured in the New York Times:

A government psychiatrist in Sri Lanka goes door to door in an area scarred by civil war, doing whatever he can to meet a staggering need for help.

20/09/2018

https://youtu.be/Kx3dpO6ys5s

An inspirational video about the importance of kindness

If you’re going through something, if you feel that you need someone to talk to. Please please please talk to someone. If you feel you have nobody to talk to...

05/08/2018

Interesting recommendation. Do people agree?

The vice chairman of the Royal College of Psychologists said UK government guidance on when to give smartphones to children would help parents stand their ground.

29/07/2018

https://insight-international.org/why-is-mindfulness-effective/

Research advocating the effective use of mindfulness!

A free Mindfulness report from Insight International. Why is mindfulness so effective? Why does everyone seem to be talking about it? Research has proven time and again that practising mindfulness really works. It can change the way the brain works and help us to respond to life in a receptive and a...

28/07/2018

28/07/2018

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-forgiving-life/201807/conquering-your-regrets-seven-suggestions-self-release

Are you living with regrets from your past? You need not carry the burden.

25/12/2016