Author: alisonc

Thank you for all of your support over the last 12 months.

With the current Covid-19 situation impacting so many, it's common to feel anxious or powerless. Many companies are offering free support. I'll be posting some here that I think you may find helpful. Today, I'm sharing 'Headspace' with you [not sponsored]. It's an App I often recommend and this week they have released a free… Continue reading Headspace App – Free “Weathering the Storm” section

I know a lot of people are feeling very anxious about the current Corona virus situation. If you want to start counselling or are currently working with me, I am currently still offering face to face sessions. I have taken advice and considered measures to minimise risk. If you are self isolating I can offer… Continue reading Counselling sessions & Corona virus (Covid 19)

Happy International Women's Day

This time of year as filled with people making new years resolutions and chants of 'new year new me'. This seldom lasts longer than the 'January blues' and it seems we'd all be better off taking care of our Mental Health and general well-being instead of punishing ourselves by trying to become a completely different… Continue reading “New Years New Me” & the January blues

I'm posting a little earlier this month as I don't want to clash with New Years. December has been a month of change for me, I suppose the whole of 2019 has been really! The last six months or so have felt like I've been setting myself up for a more stable 2020, which is… Continue reading December news and favorites

If you're struggling today - here's some handy helplines NSPCC - 0808 800 5000Childline - 0800 1111Samaritans - 116 123Shout – Text 85258SANEline - 0300 304 7000Campaign Against Living Miserably – 0800 58 58 58Drinkline - 0300 123 1110Talk to Frank - 0300 123 6600National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247Cruse Bereavement Care - 0808 808 1677Age UK - 0800 169 2081The Silver Line - 0800… Continue reading Merry Christmas

Leaving Mental Health Charity, Second Step... A parting gift from my lovely colleagues Today was my last working day working as Second Step's Reflective Practitioner and Psychological Therapist for PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments). It's been a pleasure working along side such a dedicated group of people and although, for me it's the right time to… Continue reading The Importance of a ‘Good Enough’ Ending;

This Tuesday is international men's day, so lets start a conversation about men's mental health.