Reigate Community Counselling Centre

12/05/2025

This week from today until 18th May marks mental health awareness week. This year’s focus is on creating communities to care for those struggling with mental well-being, by providing a sense of belonging and support.

Good mental health is helped by having a sense of social connections, belonging and purpose including feeling that we have some autonomy over our life.Managing negative and critical thoughts can help build greater resilience, develop a more positive self image, manage stress and challenges more effectively.

However, life can be tough at times, testing our resilience and confidence so requiring additional support. Reigate Community Counselling Centre is a not for profit service. Our aim is to provide more affordable counselling to adults. Please do reach out to the services available and seek support if you are struggling.

Reigate Community Counselling Centre: affordable and accessible counsellor and therapist services for Reigate, Redhill and Dorking.

22/04/2025

Addiction where the person feels that can’t stop a course of action despite knowing it will cause them harm is crippling emotionally , financially and often physically

Do you want to find out how to support a friend or family member with addiction

The incredible addiction specialist Jacky Power is teaming up with 20+ years sober Martyn Eggington bringing professional and lived experience.

A talk you won't want to miss!

https://dorkingminds.cademy.io/breaking-the-cycle

30/03/2025

Mothering Sunday for many can be a wonderful opportunity to connect and celebrate family with family. For some, it can also bring into focus loss or sadness, as we may reflect on our own circumstances in relation to motherhood or loss. It may feel a pressured day.

Be kind to yourself and if not able to mark this day with those you love perhaps try and connect with others who are supportive.

Families are complex and we offer counselling for adults at

Reigate Community Counselling Centre: affordable and accessible counsellor and therapist services for Reigate, Redhill and Dorking.

15/03/2025

This week PoTS uk arranged for a drop in session for MPs to learn more of this debilitating condition and the challenge for those experiencing PoTS to obtain a diagnosis and treatment . Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is an autoimmune condition caused by abnormal functioning of the autonomic system with symbols of dizziness ,palpitations and fatigue leaving the individual unable to perform even simple tasks or become bed bound. Its symptoms may be similar to other conditions such as ME and long COVID , is under recognised and thought to be often misdiagnosed .

Life impacting chronic conditions where treatments are limited will often impact mental health also as sufferers lives are so affected . Counselling alongside medical treatments can provide a holistic approach to managing the condition.

More information can be found at

PoTS is due to an abnormal response by the autonomic (automatic) nervous system and is characterised by orthostatic intolerance (the development of symptoms when upright that are mostly relieved by lying down).

20/01/2025

Today 20th January being the third Monday in January has the label ‘ Blus Monday’ . It originated as part of a marketing campaign by a travel company but has become part of our calendar.The enjoyment of Christmas has passed or particularly with credit card bills, the reality of the cost may be more more apparent .

We can use the day in a more helpful way adjusting our thoughts to what we can do and what we can change. It’s a good time to change what is unhelpful and seek support where we can.

Reigate Community Counselling Centre offers more affordable counselling to adults and if this may be of help please do get in touch on 07791 214903.

20/12/2024

As we enter the Christmas period whatever that brings for you we wish you a time of rest, peace and hope for the New Year.

01/12/2024

As we enter the period of advent building up to Christmas there is an increasing level of excitement for many as we look forward to spending time with family. It can also be a sad reminder of those we have lost. This week marks National Grief Awareness week which aims to shine a light on bereavement support services for those who are grieving whether the loss is recent or some time ago.

If you are affected do reach out to someone that you feel comfortable with and talk about your feelings. Some mark the absence of a loved one by lighting a candle, laying flowers or perhaps keeping to a tradition that was important to them.

Please do contact us at www.reigate-counselling.co.uk if you need further support.

Reigate Community Counselling Centre: affordable and accessible counsellor and therapist services for Reigate, Redhill and Dorking.

08/11/2024

Stress and anxiety impacts our sleep, general health and relationships often made worse this time of year. This, in addition to world events can give a sense of being out of control. Taking control of what we can and calming our body’s autonomic nervous system which drives our stress response and anxious feelings is important.

Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and the lesser known Qigong offer techniques to calm the body and mind. Qigong teaches deep breathing, mediation and movement so increasing the release of positive endorphins. Studies have indicated its benefits in reducing stress and anxiety. Further information can be found at www.connected-wellbeing.co.uk

Counselling can also offer support in understanding our stress triggers and improving our strategies to manage them. Please contact us at www.reigate-counselling.co.uk for more information.

Reigate Community Counselling Centre: affordable and accessible counsellor and therapist services for Reigate, Redhill and Dorking.

09/10/2024

Thursday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day and this year highlights mental health in the workplace . Many employees experience stress . Some can can be motivating and even positive this is described as eustress . Where it feels overwhelming and distressing then this may lead to burnout and other health issues. Our working environment can also impact our health, for some long hours and commutes, for others isolation of working from home not switching off and creating boundaries https://www.mentalhealth-uk.org have a number of resources to support employees speaking with their managers and managers speaking with their managers ! But work also takes many forms including parents and carers. At Reigate Community Counselling Centre we offer more affordable counselling to support adults in improving their mental well being please do contact us if you need support.

Mental Health UK works across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to support people affected by mental health problems.

09/09/2024

September 10th marks su***de prevention day. The theme being “changing the narrative on su***de” Sadly so many people have been impacted by su***de, or have or fear someone has suicidal thoughts.

Statistics show there were 5656 reported deaths by su***de in 2023 , everyone a tragedy and two thirds were male. Raising awareness includes encouraging open conversations, reducing the stigma and spreading the message that su***de can be preventable.

Those in crisis may not see a way out, become withdrawn, isolate themselves, become fearful or agitated or maybe seek comfort from alcohol or drugs. Guidance includes, if you are worried ask the person directly but with compassion, if they are feeling suicidal. You won’t be “putting ideas in their head”. Avoid phrases like “ are you thinking of doing anything stupid” as that can feel judgemental. It can be a relief to be asked and start a conversation about what’s led them to this point.

Crisis support includes the Samaritans tel 116 123 and the NHS Mental Health Crisis line 0800 915 4644.

Whilst we are not a crisis support service Reigate Community Counselling Centre offers more affordable counselling to adults. It is a place to work through your feelings and fears without judgement and help develop better emotional resilience and can be contacted on 07791 214903

12/05/2024

The World Health Organisation states good mental Health is when you can cope with the normal stresses of life so function well in the world. Mental Health Awareness week runs from 13th to 19th May 2024 with the theme of Movement : Moving more for our mental health. It is generally accepted that physical exercise is good for our emotional well being as we feel more energised and positive. The gym, active sports or running etc may not suit everyone or even be physically possible but stretching, getting outside , walking where possible and chair based excercises where we can’t walk all help.

We encourage those who feel that they are not coping with life’s stresses to seeking support .Reigate Community Counselling Service offers more affordable counselling to adults based on income and personal affordability.

More information of Mental Health Awareness week can be found at www.mentalhealth-org .

10/03/2024

Today may bring mixed feelings. For many it’s a day to celebrate being a Mother and our own Mothers. For some today may be a challange and painful for so many differnt reasons personal to you. So be kind to yourself avoid social media if you need to and do something which will mark this day in a way that is helpful.