First Psychology Inverness

25/06/2025

Our electronic newsletter for health professionals explores current issues and themes in the area of mental health. We monitor what's going on in the world of mental health and wellbeing and highlight articles of particular interest to keep you abreast of what is going on. We also know that health professionals are busy people with competing priorities. Our hints and tips will help you stay on top of your own wellbeing.

⭐️In our next issue - COMING VERY SOON!, we'll be highlighting some key articles on AI and loneliness, exploring self care month and we'll provide you with five wellbeing shields to support your mental health in just five minutes a day.

Don't miss it! Sign up to our special mailing list for health professionals at http://bit.ly/4k9e2LR

09/06/2025

Are you a newly qualified therapist (counsellor, psychotherapist or CBT therapist) or an advanced trainee in applied psychology?

If so, you may be interested in our part-time (0.4 FTE) Advanced Skills Practitioner roles starting in October this year.

For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3ZWHdu6

03/06/2025

A very warm welcome to applied psychology practitioner Stephen Coull, who has joined our Inverness team of practitioners 🎉

Stephen works with adults across a wide range of issues and challenges. He is an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

To find out more about Stephen and his approach, check out his profile at https://bit.ly/43W3CKt

27/05/2025

Perfection is a myth - and chasing it is exhausting. 🥱

In our latest blog, we dive into the beauty embracing imperfections and how curated perfection on social media can harm our mental wellbeing. Learn how to celebrate your real, unfiltered self and break free from unrealistic standards here: https://bit.ly/4kjX3aG

21/05/2025

Fancy a dip? With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to give outdoor swimming a go!

Research has found that swimming outdoors has many benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing. Read our newest blog post at https://bit.ly/43E8u6S to find out how to implement outdoor swimming in your life safely and effectively.

20/05/2025

09/05/2025

Research consistently shows that being in contact with nature can improve our mood and make us more mindful.

Spring is a great time to harness the healing power of nature as the weather is warmer and drier and more uplifting.

Read our latest blog post at https://bit.ly/3Zcfo0y for some ways to integrate nature into your daily life to improve your wellbeing.

07/05/2025

How can you tell if a man you know is struggling with his mental health❓

There is a real stigma around men's mental health, leading them to externalise their inner struggles rather than speak directly. These key signs to look out for are from our new guide. Filled with practical tips for men and those supporting them, you can get it free here: http://bit.ly/4k4ST5N

21/03/2025

There's been a lot of discussion about men and masculinity in relation to mental health and wellbeing in the last few days and this has been great for bringing this important topic into public awareness.

Men report lower levels of life satisfaction and are three times more likely to complete su***de yet many people still believe that men don't suffer from mental health issues to the extent that women do.

Many men feel unable to share their emotions and struggles with others and may turn to unhelpful coping mechanisms such as gambling, drinking, etc in an attempt to manage their feelings.

Our latest booklet 'Supporting mental health for men: a workbook and guide' explores some of the reasons why men find it so hard to seek help when they need it and looks at some things that may help.

The booklet is free to download at https://bit.ly/4iogApr

17/03/2025

It was great to catch up with colleagues at The Studio in Glasgow last week for our First Psychology Annual Conference. Huge thanks to our wonderful speakers Alex McClintock from Andy's Man Club and Pete Collins, actor, director and teaching artist and to everyone who came along and made it such a success!

14/03/2025

If you struggle to get to sleep, wake up during the night, or wake up feeling tired and unrefreshed in the mornings, then you may have sleep problems.

Getting a good night's sleep is important because a lack of quality sleep is linked to reduced mental and physical health.

Find out more about the link between sleep and our mental health and what you can do to make things better in our free booklet at https://bit.ly/3DJTsm6

13/03/2025

Our community is very important to us at First Psychology! Over the past 15 years we have built a strong, nationwide community of practitioners, students and developing practitioners, core team members, and clients, that share our values and goal of providing exceptional therapy and therapeutic services. We continue to develop our community with every step we take, and are passionate about creating space for practitioners to grow, flourish, share skills, and support one another!