Dr Vicki Clifford - CBT Doune.

10/02/2026

This is one of the first things I do with patients. When we are anxious we are already “over breathing “ . By gently making an Sssssssssssss sound you can feel you diaphragm shift and you begin to regulate not escalate.

05/02/2026

This is good to understand when you are learning how to manage your anxiety rather than anxiety managing you.

11/01/2026

Breathing Space
Breathing Space is Scotland’s mental health helpline for individuals experiencing symptoms of low mood, depression, or anxiety, and offers free and confidential advice for individuals over the age of 16. They can be contacted on 0800 83 85 87, 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday; and from 6pm Friday throughout the weekend to 6am Monday.

Samaritans
Samaritans provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. You can contact Samaritans free by phoning 116 123 or via email on jo@samaritans.org

NHS24 Mental Health Hub
Telephone advice and support on healthcare can be obtained from NHS24 by phoning 111; the Mental Health Hub is open 24/7.

Childline
Childline is a free service for children and young people, for whenever they need support or advice. It is open 24/7, and there are many ways to get support. You can call 0800 1111. Other ways are set out on their website:

Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

14/12/2025

How much time do you spend actively making others feel comfortable and what might that be costing you emotionally?

02/12/2025

So many people don’t realise this but when they do it’s a revelation.

06/11/2025

I’m late to the party to display this. I’ve been MBACP for a while now.

04/11/2025

We are surrounded by super swans.

03/11/2025

Important.

24/10/2025

Important to understand this.

22/10/2025

Interesting for adult tears too.

15/10/2025

Understanding what the cost of “fitting in” is really important.

28/09/2025

I’m an advocate of people becoming the architects of their own lives and creating a “f**k it bucket” can be a good start. If you already use “not my monkeys not my circus “ the bucket is another step.