Fresh Thinking Therapy. Counselling in Liverpool and Ormskirk

15/02/2024

I have a couple of free slots available for adult cbt online on Friday mornings. DM me for more details. 😚

16/09/2022

ITEMS TO PUT IN YOUR CALM DOWN KIT FOR YOUR CHILD

If you are struggling to find ideas to put in your child's calm down box or kit, here are a few great ones...

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/04/what-to-put-in-a-calm-down-kit-for-kids.html

16/08/2022

My name is Lucy and I’ve always been passionate about mental health. I hope to study psychology in the future because I know how much of a difference it can make. Body image is something that affects so many people, and it can be hard to not struggle with it. Issues like these are so common, but with good access to help, in any form, it can really benefit people, which is why research in mental health is so important to me. This week I’m going to focus on body neutrality to raise the issue that we can have a great life without feeling anything positive about our bodies.

28/06/2022

A lovely idea!

Spell your name to get some self care ideas for today 💡

27/06/2022

Loving the illustrations by 🐸
If you are struggling with perfectionism, get in touch and find out how we can help.
www.yorkshirepsychotherapy.co.uk
info@yorkshirepsychotherapy.co.uk
01226 934577

26/06/2022

🧠 Completing your GCSE’s is extremely tough and can be made worse if you feel anxious. If you would like anymore advice on coping with your exams, please call our team on 01695 351395 or use the contact sheet on my website.

Many of us worry when we’re about to do something so important that shapes our future. But it can sometimes get out…

25/06/2022

Joyful June - Day 22: Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh

https://actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june

24/06/2022

😴 Are you struggling with your sleep patterns? Maybe trying to get to sleep is the problem or you wake up in the middle of the night and just cant settle again?

Did you know that nearly half of Brits have trouble getting to sleep because of stress and worry?

According to the Sleep Council, work pressures, financial worries, health issues and juggling family life are the main causes of stress and worry at night.

With these statistics in mind, here are some tips on what you can do if you can’t sleep.

1️⃣ Reflect and Do

Have a think back to the time when you could sleep well. What was different then? How did you get to sleep, what were your sleep patterns like and what was your environment like? Was your health different? For many people, sleep patterns have changed over time and maybe some new unhealthy habits have creeped in. The first step is return to the routine when things worked well and you didn’t have to do much to go to sleep. This might be a big step that requires time, perseverance and a ton of will power but it could get you back on track again.

2️⃣ Tackle your Worries

During the day we are rushing around with plenty of distractions and things to do. However, night time is the time when we are alone with our thoughts. They go round and round in our minds, just keeping us awake. When i say tackle your worries, i mean write them down in a book by your bed and then leave them til the morning. That’s it. don’t do anything else. You can deal with them tomorrow unless it is an urgent situation that needs sorting NOW. If you feel as though you don’t have control over your worries, ask yourself how is worrying about things at night helping you? For many people, worrying is a way of problem solving. Is that what you’re trying to do? if so, is it working? If not, ditch it and problem solve properly the next day.

3️⃣ Practice Mindfulness- A Long Term Strategy (but a good one)

Mindfulness is a way of letting go of worries and keeping your mind more on the present and less in the future and past. Mindfulness is not really aimed at helping people relax so the idea is to start practising during the day when you have some spare time. Persevere with mindfulness and don’t expect it to work for a long time but eventually with regular practice it will help you let go of the things that bother you at night.

CBT can help you get back into a good sleep routine, ditch unhelpful habits and manage your worries. If you would like some support to do this, contact me today on 01695 351395 or drop me an email. If you think lack of sleep is linked to your physical health, why not visit your GP for advice.

23/06/2022

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22/06/2022

Helping to Restore A Happy Home Life

Everyone has the potential to thrive when given the right opportunity. We are a group of independent and experienced mental health practitioners who can help you or your child develop the resilience and strength to be more at ease with the world.

We are currently able to offer remote and face to face therapy. You can book online 😊

📞 01695 351395
📧 maria@freshthinkingtherapy.co.uk
💻www.freshthinkingtherapy.co.uk/make-a-booking/

21/06/2022

Fears: finding the courage to overcome them often leads to great opportunities.

What is something you would love to do, but you are currently holding back on?



📸: Stephen Ifeoluwa

19/06/2022

Father’s Day is a happy time for some, and a difficult time for others. To anyone who has struggled struggling today, we send our love and support.

Here is a lovely illustration from 💙

19/06/2022

How well do you really understand your emotions and what they are telling you?
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17/06/2022

💙 Tag a man in your life to let them know that men’s mental health is important too 🙏 Sending so much love & compassion to the men who may be suffering in silence because our society has trained you to mask your feelings and “toughen up”. Giving voice to our feelings is one of the bravest and toughest things any of us can do. Did you know these stats that we spotlight here? 💙

16/06/2022

📢 Did you know that su***de is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK?

According to Mind, more than 2 in 5 men (43%) say they regularly feel worried or low.

If you are struggling, the first step is to tell someone - a partner, friend or colleague. Or contact a counsellor for an appointment.

Talking saves lives and we need to be honest about our mental health.

The idea that men don’t suffer with their mental health is a stigma we need to end.



📷 IG: worrywellbeing

15/06/2022

📷 The Sad Ghost Club
It's okay to feel low, sad and exhausted. It's human. So go softly. Bring only as much of yourself as you can into the day and let us know how you are?

Image description: In the centre of an illustration with a white background is an illustration of a white ghost standing amongst wilting yellow flowers in a light pink blob saying in pink text: 'Still so pretty'. Around the pink blob is a pink text which says: 'You're not obliged to always be your very best self...'
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15/06/2022

There’s stigma around men asking for help — our society makes assumptions about what it means for a man to have a mental health concern.

Know that it's always okay to ask for support. There are many ways you can reach out:

➡️ Trusted friends and family
➡️ Supportive colleagues
➡️ Mental health professionals
➡️ Online phone and text hotlines

If you're struggling and want to talk to someone outside your circle, resources are available:

📱 Text "SHOUT" to 85258 for the Samaritans

📱 Call the National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7).

📱 Campaign Against Living Miserably. You can call the The CALMzone on 0800 58 58 58