Evermore Therapies

30/10/2025

Around 1/3rd of our Hypnotherapy clients seek help with troubled sleep & the knock on effects to their wellbeing this brings…

Sleep is fundamental to our wellbeing and survival. However, some types of sleep can be more helpful than others. A form of deep sleep, known as slow-wave-sleep, is associated with maintaining good health but can reduce with stress or age. A team of researchers (Cordi, Rossier & Rasch, 2020) wanted to find out if hypnosis before bed could encourage people to have more slow-wave sleep. In the study, 43 participants were connected to EEG machines and provided tapes for either a 15-minute pre-recorded hypnosis session or a 15-minute tape about an unrelated subject, then allowed to sleep for 8 hours. The EEG machines measured the participants’ brainwaves as they were sleeping so that the researchers could assess the quality of their sleep.

The results showed that the people who were more susceptible to hypnosis had significantly more slow-wave-sleep compared to the control group. This suggests that hypnosis could help many of us to get a more restful night’s sleep.

02/10/2025

Couples therapy, an interesting insight into the benefit of early support.

Many couples delay seeking support for years. Discover why early help can transform your relationship – and why it’s never too late to start. 💭 http://ow.ly/BXpg106mZJ9

14/04/2025

At my practice here in Sheffield I am often asked:

“What is stress, and what’s the difference between helpful & unhelpful stress?” (Or perhaps, words to that effect!)

This post from the counselling dorectory offers some great insight…

Not *all* stress is bad. Some stress helps you grow, while other types can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed.

Here Helen Lyon explores how to spot the difference and find simple ways to protect your well-being

Not all stress is bad. Learn the difference between good stress and toxic stress, how it impacts your well-being, and how to manage it effectively.

11/04/2025

At my practice in Sheffield I routinely see a large volume of men who come seeking support. Most are encouraged to do so by family, friends & colleagues.

Most arrive with the same outlook… “I never thought I’d be someone who needed therapy…” Many express embarresent & guilt for needing help, or feel like a burden.

During the first few sessions that outlook quickly changes, as the clients begin to understand their own needs and move away from that feeling of guilt or being a burden.

The following is a brilliant article from the Counselling Directory, which offers an insight into the experience of many...

The article explains:

"For many men, maintaining control over their emotions is closely tied to their self-worth..."

Discover how therapy can play a vital role. 💭 http://ow.ly/iO841064vio

For many men, maintaining control over their emotions is closely tied to their self-worth. Discover how therapy can play a vital role.

25/02/2025

Sometimes here at Evermore Therapies we are asked what Counselling really is. This helpful post from the BACP is quite informative!

Now, each practitioner may utilise different techniques and modalities (styles) but these general principles hold true.

19/11/2024

There are incredible men working and volunteering all across the world, and as today marks International Men’s Day, we thought we would say something about that.

Across the UK here in particular this International Men’s Day this is a fine opportunity to recognise the positive values the men in our lives bring to our families & communities.

While we promote gender equality for everyone and that we wouldn’t relegate any subject to a “one day occurence” international days are a great opportunity to remind ourselves and others of the value of raising awareness of the various issues faced by those highlighted.

International Men’s Day is no exception and it makes an excellent opportunity to start conversations around men’s mental and physical health.

So reach out to the gents in your life today - recognise their worth, and help them to recognise their value too.

An opportunity to talk is never a bad thing, on this day perhaps you can reach out to those men in your life that you want to show some appreciation for and to check that they are alright.

Here at Evermore Therapies we see a large number of clients each year, and amongst the men who reach out comfort counselling we often hear the following words…

“I don’t really talk to my family about it, they don’t want to see that I’m struggling…”

“My mates and I don’t really talk about how we feel, we’re all going through the same stuff after all…”

“I asked for help once… It didn’t feel well received, everyone ‘understands’ but then go off telling you they feel… It would be nice to just be heard occasionally…”

“I told my partner how low I felt, that I was struggling. I could tell straight away she lost respect for me right then and there…”

While these examples are paraphrased, they are indicative of common thoughts and feelings expressed. 7 out of 10 male clients that seek counselling at Evermore Therapies have either considered, planned or attempted death through su***de.

Sometimes all it takes is to ask. “Are you alright?” “Is everything ok?”

Then listen.
In that silence, we often find truth.

8 out of 10 male clients at Evermore Therapies indicate that they sought counselling following the support, advice or encouragement of loved ones.

04/09/2024

While we here at Evermore Therapies offer a variety of paid for Counselling services, the NHS in England, Scotland & Wales are offering a valuable new mental health service which we feel is beneficial for our followers to read about.

Remember the service, and how to access it. Often we hear stories from our clients of times they have identified love ones, ranging from family members, colleagues and even complete strangers out in the world who they felt needed mental health support but otherwise felt that they couldn’t help.

Being able to talk openly about mental health with someone, in a non judgemental way while highlighting an approachable service such as this may encourage those in need to reach out.

*We have uploaded a BBC article below in the comments.*

If you need mental health support in the UK, you can call the NHS helpline by dialling 111 and then selecting option 2.

This will connect you to a mental health professional who can provide assistance. The service is available 24/7 and is designed to offer immediate support, advice, and guidance for mental health concerns.

Please make sure that you're in a safe space when you make the call, and don't hesitate to reach out for help.

10/06/2024

June is Men’s Health Month & this week is Men’s Health Week.

Men’s Health Week is observed annually during the week leading up to Father's Day, placing it between June 10th and June 16th in 2024.

Various factors affect Men, who are more likely to experience poor health outcomes for a variety of conditions such as some cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Tragically Men are statistically more likely to die by su***de.

At Evermore Therapies we work with a lot of men from across the Sheffield region, men who come from a diverse range of social & cultural backgrounds. Last year (2022-2023) 89% of our male clients intimated that they had considered, or had an active plan for su***de.

Many factors may lead men to enact su***de; with loved ones, friends & colleagues often asking “what can I do to help”.

The NHS website has fantastic advise for a range of health needs for men, which can be found here…

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/health-and-wellbeing/helpful-links/mens-health-week

The NHS page also has a fantastic resource for anyone asking what can they do if they are worried about someone’s mental health? The link leads to the NHS partner “Rethink Mental Illness” which can be found here…

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/-/media/Campaigns/Health%20and%20Wellbeing/worried-about-someones-mental-health-factsheet

By exploring these subjects, developing a comfort and an openness within yourself to be able to have and to manage these difficult conversations you are, and will be, helping.

Over the week to come we shall share some advice and ideas on how to support these conversations.

Men's Health Week (MHW) is designed to give all boys and men access to the information, services and treatment they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.