Nic Nistor Clinical Psychologist/Psiholog clinician in UK

03/08/2025

Feeling disconnected can sneak up on us, especially in busy, noisy, or emotionally heavy seasons.

You don’t have to wait until you feel “better” to care for yourself. In fact, those are often the moments you need it most.

Here are 5 self-soothing strategies to help you gently reconnect with yourself when the world feels too far away.

🌱 Save this for later, or send it to someone who needs a little grounding today.

31/07/2025

We often talk about self-care like it’s a solo pursuit. Candles, yoga, long baths… And while that’s part of it, there’s a deeper layer too.

Self-care that supports connection is about tending to your inner world so you can relate to the outer world with more presence, calm, and empathy.

In our hyper-busy, often disconnected lives, this kind of self-care might just be the most radical of all.

🌿 Which slide speaks to you most?

30/07/2025

Loneliness can affect anyone, even in a room full of people 💬

In my latest blog, we explore why connection is essential, how isolation impacts mental health, and the small steps that make a big difference.

Read it here: https://nnpsychology.co.uk/the-hidden-cost-of-loneliness-and-the-power-of-reconnection/

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21/07/2025

We talk a lot about loneliness, but not always in ways that reflect real life.

It’s not just about being alone. It’s about what kind of connection your nervous system is craving…and missing.

🔹 Emotional loneliness = no one to turn to when it really matters.
🔹 Social loneliness = lacking a place where you truly feel you belong.
🔹 Existential loneliness = feeling disconnected from meaning, purpose, or even yourself.

No matter how you experience it, you’re not the only one. And there is a way through it.

If you’re feeling this, you’re not alone. Write to us at info@nnpsychology.co.uk to see how we can help.
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19/07/2025

You can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely.
And you can be entirely alone... and feel deeply at peace.

☁️ Loneliness is painful. It's often unwanted, and over time it can take a toll on your health and wellbeing.

🌿 Solitude is different. It's chosen. It gives space to breathe, recalibrate, and reconnect with yourself.

Learning to distinguish between the two is a powerful act of self-awareness—and a step toward healing disconnection.

💬 What does solitude mean to you? And when does it tip into loneliness?

30/06/2025

According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (2024):

🔹 74% of all su***des in England and Wales in 2023 were men
🔹 The male su***de rate rose to 17.4 per 100,000—its highest since 1999
🔹 Men aged 45–49 had the highest su***de rate at 25.5 per 100,000
🔹 Su***de continues to be the leading cause of death for men under 50
🔹 The North West and Wales saw the highest regional su***de rates

📎 Source: Office for National Statistics (2024): Su***des in England and Wales: 2023 Registrations

These aren’t just sobering figures—they’re a call to action. We need to change how we talk about men’s mental health.

And it starts with awareness, compassion, and connection.

29/06/2025

It’s not about long emotional chats (though those can help too). It’s about making space for honesty, support, and simply being there.

This is how we build better support for men’s mental health.

One message. One conversation. One moment of showing up.

11/06/2025

Most men struggling with mental health don’t “look” like they’re struggling.

They show up to work. Provide for others. Keep busy. Stay quiet.

And slowly… burn out.

We need to talk about what mental health really looks like in men, and what’s getting in the way of seeking help.

🔍 Swipe through for 5 common myths that keep men silent and stuck.

Let’s rewrite the narrative, one honest conversation at a time. Your mental health is your health.

📖 Want to go deeper?

Read more in our latest blog post here: https://nnpsychology.co.uk/the-truth-about-mens-mental-health-no-one-talks-about/

07/06/2025

Feeling stressed?

You’re not broken—you’re overloaded.

And while you can’t always change what’s happening around you, you can change how your body processes it.

This Stress Relief Toolkit isn’t about bubble baths or toxic positivity.
It’s about nervous system care that actually works.

Swipe through and try one today.
Small tools. Big shifts.

📩 Want to build a more personalised stress plan? We’d love to help: info@nnpsychology.co.uk

03/06/2025

Burnout isn't an overnight occurrence; it's a gradual process that unfolds in stages. Recognizing where you are on the burnout spectrum can empower you to take proactive steps towards recovery.

💬 Which stage resonates with you the most? Share your thoughts below.

📌 Save this post as a reminder to check in with yourself regularly.

27/05/2025

Self-care isn’t always what you think it is.

It’s not just about spa days or switching off with a glass of wine.
Sometimes, real self-care looks like saying no, asking for help, setting boundaries... or just getting to bed on time.

This post breaks down some common myths and shares what self-care actually looks like in the real world.

💬 Let me know which one hit home.
📌 Save this for when you need the reminder.

And if you’re feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, don’t wait to reach out.

📧 info@nnpsychology.co.uk | ☎️ 07341193858

11/05/2025

As we mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the emotional realities of motherhood that often go unseen.

Maternal mental health is often overlooked, misunderstood, or softened into clichés like “baby blues” or “mum guilt.” The reality, however, is far more complex, and far more important to talk about.

Read more on my latest blog here: https://nnpsychology.co.uk/why-maternal-mental-health-cant-be-overlooked-and-how-to-help/

Beyond the Baby: Supporting Maternal Mental Health in Real Life When a baby is born, the world celebrates. Gifts arrive. Text messages flood in. Everyone asks how the baby is sleeping, eating, growing. But somewhere in that flurry of attention, the mother, the woman who carried, birthed, and is now....