Trauma is an emotional, psychological and physiological response to high levels of stress and fear that occur as a result of a distressing life event, such as a threat to life (real or perceived), natural disaster, rape, abuse, or an accident, etc. Trauma can be acute (resulting from a single event), chronic (where trauma is […]
Some level of stress in life is natural and is even thought to have a positive effect at times, allowing us to develop and grow. However high levels or prolonged stress can feel overwhelming and can have a detrimental effect on physical, emotional and psychological health. The causes of stress are very personal and varied and what […]
We aim to help as many clients as we can, however, unfortunately clients require different support to what can offer. If you need additional, or specialist support, here are some resources below. Name Description Coronavirus support? Contact Details AA For problem drinking Virtual/online meetings available for problem drinking during Covid19 alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk ABA Help for […]
Relationship problems Social psychology research reveals that leaders wh prioritize employee relationships and lead with kindness and positivity, simply do better. ‘The most effective leaders of all (as measured by their success rates and the success of their organizations) are values-driven, transparent, compassionate, humane, and recognize employees as unique individuals. As a result, their employees perform […]
Bereavement and Loss If you’ve experienced the loss of someone (or something) you may be going through a range of painful and difficult feelings including numbness and shock, anger, relief, guilt, sadness, depression or despair. However, there is no right or wrong way to grieve and each person responds differently to bereavement. What really matters […]
Anger is a ‘normal’ healthy emotion that we all experience from time to time. It’s a feeling that we might experience particularly if we feel e.g. violated, hurt, rejected, belittled, attacked or frustrated by a person/people or situation. Anger can be useful in helping us identify if someone or something doesn’t feel okay, giving us a […]
Depression is a serious condition that affects mood. Most people feel low from time-to-time, however, 1 in 4 people currently experience in the UK. It affects people in several ways, impacting thoughts, feelings and relationships with others. Thankfully, it is very treatable, and therapy can be successful in helping people through. Depressive symptoms can be […]
What is Anxiety Although often unpleasant, it is natural to feel some anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is a feeling of discomfort or worry, varying in severity, that is ultimately our body’s natural response to stress. These anxious feelings usually pass quite quickly, however, if the feeling is overwhelming or persistent, it can feel […]
