BCS Counselling

08/03/2025

Here at BCS Counselling, we have a wonderful team of women who work daily to support other incredible women who come through our doors alongside supporting eachother.

They model independence, confidence and empowerment and strive every day to guide and help women feel valued, seen and heard.

We are proud to have them on our team 🙌

Happy international women's day 💓

27/11/2024

Comparison is the thief of Joy.
Social media is a highlight reel to impress and inspire. It can also be a place that can cause stress and anxiety.
Take a break when you need to, see it for what it is, and focus on yourself and those most important to you, unfiltered and true.

18/11/2024

It's fast approaching that time of year.

It may seem like there is no escape from the merriness and cheer so over the coming weeks.

We will be sharing our tips and guidance on how to take care of you and your mental health through this period.

Firstly here is a video that does the rounds this time every year, releasing yourself of the obligation of gift buying.

for less cost, less stress, more joy. Here's why, from my ITV show last night, spread the message if you agree...

08/11/2024

What is psychotherapy?

The School of Life

Having some psychotherapy is just about the most significant and interesting thing you could do to improve your chances of contentment - in relationships, at...

10/10/2024

"From fear to safety, from control to empowerment, and from abuse of power to accountability and transparency."

Concetta Perot, 2018, quoted in Sweeney and Taggart, 2018)

We here at BCS are committed to all things Mental Health.
We wake up each day and look forward to a day of aiding and guiding people through their mental health difficulties.
We partake in ways to aid our own Mental Health.
We access extra training to ensure we are taking care of our own and our clients Mental Health.

We hope you manage to do something today to help your Mental Health or are able to reach for support or help

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day -53091

**First image has a white background with the World Mental Health Day ago top centre in purple and show the world with a green banner surrounding it and the words "World Mental Health Day 10 Oct" on a green banner in purple with two clouds to the left and one to the right

Second image has a purple background with the World Mental Health Day logo at the top centre and the world surrounded by a green banner with "Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl Y Byd 10 Hydref" on a green banner in purple writing with two clouds on the left and one on the right**

01/10/2024

Research completed by the National Library of Medicine, known as the "biophilia hypothesis' has found evidence of improved cognitive function, brain activity, blood pressure mental health and sleep through spending time in nature 😊
Plus it's a great way to let the inner child out this year and jump in some muddy puddles and stomp on some crunchy leaves.

25/09/2024

The evenings are drawing in, the winter boots and scarves are back out and Kleenex and Lemsip are doing a roaring trade...

However you feel about Winter time, we need light for every cell in our body and that can be difficult to get this time of year from a multitude of reasons and not having it can impact our physical and mental health.

Whether you suffer from SAD or just find you struggle that little bit more to get motivated in the Winter to get things done, to leave your cosy bed and face the cold, there are tips and tricks that help you get through the next through months.

We have come across a great resource that is backed by the University of Glasgow who have done some research in the effects lack of sunlight can have and ways to combat that.

It is a book called Light is a Right and trigger warning, there is swearing on the first page. You can read it on any device for free.

Our therapists are available to help through these feelings throught the Winter and just remember, this too shall pass

Created as part of the 'Living with SAD' research project. Print copies of the book can be ordered from Alec Finlay at https://www.alecfinlay.com/books

23/09/2024

If you don't know them already, allow us to introduce two of our amazing counsellors Tahreen and Vicky!

We are highlighting Tahreen and Vicky as not only do the do amazing work with adults, they also work with Children and Young people.

Their warm demeanour and welcoming smiles help their clients feel like have a comfortable space to open up about their anxieties and fears.

If you have a child or young person who is struggling, be it with going in to exam year, changing schools or just the general pressure of being young and navigating the world, we highly recommend Tahreen and Vicky 😊

14/09/2024

Good luck for the first game Barry Town Utd Women FC

New sponsor boards being installed ready for match day 1 🟡🔵

The Socially Distant Sports Bar Lakeside Signs BCS Counselling

13/09/2024

Unresolved and unidentified emotions can be part of the reason for poor mental health.

This can be discussed with one of our dedicated counsellors, to dig down in a safe space to identify that which lies unseen