Coffee House Counselling

01/07/2025

Please get in touch if you are finding things tricky. You are very welcome to pop in to have a chat and see if you think that therapy would be for you.

Rates are higher in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study shows

01/06/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8np7zzdl3o

Recognising it is half the battle," he told host Lauren Laverne. "So sometimes I just go through a dark period and I know that I've got to do something about it."

The broadcaster also said he often felt conflicted about how much of his own mental health journey to share publicly, noting: "You’ve got to be careful because it's triggering [for other people].

"The way that I try and tackle that is to talk about it, I'm trying to normalise feeling like that, not that it is normal, but I'm trying to destigmatise it to make the conversation normal."

The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.

10/12/2024

The festive season can be hard to navigate but you don’t have to do it alone.

30/09/2024

1 in 10 UK adults experience some form of mental illness in their life. Despite this, a new poll by YouGov shows that around a third of UK adults would not be comfortable to share a mental health diagnosis with a friend.

While mental health awareness has moved in a positive direction in recent years, stigma and discrimination still remains and has a negative impact on peoples lives. It is time for that to stop. Lets Rethink is a campaign designed to enable people to have a better understanding of mental health issues and work towards ending the stigma.

Let’s end the judgement. Let's Rethink Mental Illness.

https://www.rethink.org/

1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime - we are here to support them when they do.

17/07/2024

It might be feeling that lots of things are changing in the world around us at the moment and that change might feel like it is out of our control. Change whether positive or negative can be scary and overwhelming.

American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin said “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

You don't have to face things alone.

17/06/2024

"Boys don't cry" or so we grow up being told. This film takes a look at men's mental health and why it is still a struggle for a lot of men to open up. With su***de rates increasing and men between 50 - 54 the most likely to make an attempt on their life, it is clear that something needs to change. Can we change the narrative and start to show society the immense strength and bravery it takes to be vulnerable?

Scottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles set out to ask why men tend to bottle up their emotions.

13/05/2024

This week (13- 19th May) is Mental Health Awareness week. It is annual reminder that our mental health is important and finding time to take of ourselves is a positive thing to do. This years theme is movement and how getting out and moving about can really improve your outlook. CBBC have some great, simple ideas of how to get started.

If you are thinking that counselling might be something that you would be interested in trying, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us - info@coffeehousecounselling.com

It's Mental Health Awareness Week from 13-19 May. This year the theme is about how moving can help with people's mental health.

17/04/2024

In a world filled with big problems problems, it's easy to feel like your own struggles pale in comparison. But here's a gentle reminder: your feelings are valid, and your well-being matters. Think of it like being on a plane; you must secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others.

Taking care of your mental health isn't selfish—it's an act of self-compassion. Counselling offers a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Your mental health deserves attention and care. 💙

20/03/2024

Are you wondering if counselling might be something that would be beneficial for you? We offer a free, 30 min chat where you can find out more about what we offer, ask any questions you might have and generally see if working with one of us would feel right for you. Please drop us an email if you would be interested - info@coffeehousecounselling.com

Here is a page from the NHS which takes a look a counselling/ talking therapy and explains what the potential benefits can be.

Find out about counselling and talking therapies and the problems they can help, including depression, anxiety, phobias, addiction and relationship problems.

10/02/2024

Our room is freshly painted and ready to welcome clients.