My Psychological Wellness

My Psychological Wellness Paula Slater MSc Psych GMBPsS:
Helping adults and children discover the very best version of themselves. This is where I come in.

Since 2004, my mission has been to help and empower adults and children to overcome their most challenging obstacles and start living happier and healthier lifestyles. My extensive experience means that I'm fully equipped to guide, support and assist you in building the life you clearly deserve. I have a BA HONS Degree in Children, Schools and Families and have completed an MA in Psychology. My qualifications don't stop there, though; you can view them on the FAQ tab! I aim to create a life balance that prioritises your well-being and celebrates all aspects of your true self. It's time to start nurturing your body and soul again!


Children:
I have worked in education for nearly 20 years helping primary school children by giving them the tools they need to succeed, not only in education but socially and emotionally. I do this by empowering them to understand themselves better, including how their brain works and how it influences their behaviours and choices. Once children are armed with this knowledge, they can use the tools provided to improve their mental health and well-being and ultimately become happier and more confident. Adults:
I have a wealth of experience in dealing with the aftermath of abuse, domestic violence, coercive control, grief, addiction, depression, life coaching, su***de, mental health and well-being and relationships. It isn't always easy to just walk away, tell someone or move on; we first need to be able to accept what has happened, reflect, decide and then take steps to heal. I can work with you to help bring your mind and body back into equilibrium through various therapeutic techniques. I am not a counsellor, so my approach is not linked to any kind of theorist or intervention. Instead, I listen, I hear you, I discover what motivates you and then together, we explore new goals and ambitions in a realistic and time-sensitive manner. I will help you to understand yourself better and learn to love who you are. Signposting:
If for any reason, I feel that you/they require more specialised support, I will signpost you/them to the relevant services and recommend that you seek their help. My role is not to replace any required specialised service but to compliment them by motivating you/them to be inspired.


You've come this far, you've accepted that you or your child needs some extra support - well done! Now allow me to help guide you/them through to a more fulfilling stage of life, after all, we only get one chance at it so let's get it right! All I ask, is that you trust the process.

Tea science isn’t an officially recognised mode of therapy, but clients definitely open up faster once the kettle’s on ☕...
21/11/2025

Tea science isn’t an officially recognised mode of therapy, but clients definitely open up faster once the kettle’s on ☕️

You’re welcome to put the theory to the test 😂

Have you ever noticed that some people cling tighter when things feel uncertain, while others pull away the minute thing...
19/11/2025

Have you ever noticed that some people cling tighter when things feel uncertain, while others pull away the minute things get close?

🫂 That’s attachment at play.

The way we connect as adults often links back to how we learned safety (or the lack of it) growing up.

👉 If comfort meant closeness, you might chase it.

👉 If comfort meant space, you might protect it.

They’re both ways the brain learned to keep you safe.

🔁 The tricky bit is when those patterns start clashing in relationships, leaving you wondering why the same arguments keep playing on repeat.

Therapy can help you spot those behaviours, understand where they came from, and learn new ways of connecting that feel healthier and calmer.

www.MyPsychologicalWellness.co.uk

November always feels like the in-between month 🍁Too dark for autumn, too early for Christmas, and motivation’s already ...
17/11/2025

November always feels like the in-between month 🍁

Too dark for autumn, too early for Christmas, and motivation’s already going into hibernation.

😔 If you’re feeling a bit lost at this time of year, you’re not doing anything wrong - your body’s just reacting to the shorter days and longer to-do lists.

Now’s a good time to pause before the December chaos begins -before all the tasks that were “future you’s problem” start catching up.

Use this time to check in with yourself, not just your calendar.

🤔 Ask: what do I actually need before the year ends?

More rest? More quiet? More boundaries?

You don’t have to finish the year strong. You just have to finish it steadily.

It costs us nothing to be kind. And actually, your kindness can have a bigger impact than you might think 🤗🧠 Kindness do...
13/11/2025

It costs us nothing to be kind. And actually, your kindness can have a bigger impact than you might think 🤗

🧠 Kindness doesn’t just make people smile, it changes the brain.

Acts of kindness release oxytocin (the “bonding hormone”), reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), and build resilience in the nervous system.

😊 They can come in many forms - a message, a check-in, a cuppa, a moment of patience (even though you’re running low yourself).

It all makes a difference, and they all leave an impact on the people around us.

Kindness isn’t about being nice. It’s about being human.

www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk

If anxiety had a hobby, it’d be trying to pre-live every possible outcome 😅We chase certainty like it’s a reward for ove...
11/11/2025

If anxiety had a hobby, it’d be trying to pre-live every possible outcome 😅

We chase certainty like it’s a reward for overthinking. As if worrying a bit harder might finally make the future behave.

🧠 Our brains aren’t big fans of the unknown. They rush to fill in the blanks to keep us safe, even when those blanks turn into worst-case scenarios.

Therapy helps you notice when that’s happening and find steadier ways to cope with uncertainty so you don’t spend your life in prediction mode.

⏳ Certainty will always come later.

☺️ Calm can start now.

www.MyPsychologicalWellness.co.uk

Remembrance means different things to different people.❤️ For some, it’s about history - names, dates, moments in time.❤...
09/11/2025

Remembrance means different things to different people.

❤️ For some, it’s about history - names, dates, moments in time.

❤️ For others, it’s about the people and memories that changed their lives forever.

Grief and memory are deeply personal.

The brain holds on to what mattered - the love, the lessons, the small details that never really fade 🫂

That’s why remembrance doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

It can be quiet reflection, laughter through tears, or simply holding someone in mind.

However you choose to remember today, let it be your way.

That one hits close to home.💔 I’ve never found self-love easy. Even posting a photo of myself here still makes me hesita...
07/11/2025

That one hits close to home.

💔 I’ve never found self-love easy. Even posting a photo of myself here still makes me hesitate.

But self-love isn’t about feeling amazing every day - it’s about softening the way you speak to yourself when you don’t.

So start small.

Less “what’s wrong with me?” more “what’s going on for me?”

It’s messy, uncomfortable, and entirely worth trying anyway. 💛

📢 Now taking online clients! 💻Wherever you are in the UK, if you need me, I can be there! Drop me a message via the link...
06/11/2025

📢 Now taking online clients! 💻

Wherever you are in the UK, if you need me, I can be there!

Drop me a message via the link below and I will talk to you soon 👇🤗

If your motivation’s gone missing somewhere between the darker mornings and the 5pm sunsets, you’re not alone.🧠 Seasonal...
05/11/2025

If your motivation’s gone missing somewhere between the darker mornings and the 5pm sunsets, you’re not alone.

🧠 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) happens when less daylight affects the way your brain makes serotonin (which helps with mood) and melatonin (which helps with sleep).

In simple terms: your body’s trying to hibernate 😴

You might feel tired, flat, or less interested in the things that usually lift you and that’s not laziness, it’s biology.

☀️ Try getting outside in daylight, even for ten minutes.

💬 Keep in touch with people, even when you don’t feel like it.

💤 Stick to a routine that helps you feel steady.

Small adjustments to your daily routine can make a big difference (and they will).

But if you’ve tried this and are still finding it hard to cope, therapy can help you understand what’s happening, and find your way through it.

Get in touch at
www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk

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