Power of You Hypnotherapy and Counselling

21/11/2022

Please keep sharing and let anyone you know who is on a pre paid meter about this scheme. Thank you.

A new crowdfunding scheme has been set up to help Worthing residents living in fuel poverty this winter.

The Worthing Powerbank is a joint initiative between Huskky Energy, a Worthing-based company that instals solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, Worthing Borough Council and Worthing Food Foundation, a local food bank. The campaign is being led by Cllr Carl Walker, the Deputy Leader of Worthing Borough Council, and Cllr Dale Overton of Gaisford ward.

Energy prices have soared this year, leaving many people unable to pay their bills through no fault of their own. The Worthing Powerbank aims to help those most in need by offering emergency support to those on prepayment meters with money raised from its crowdfunding campaign.

Worthing Food Foundation will use its role in the community to identify people who need support, while Huskky Energy will provide technical expertise and promotional support.

Cllr Carl Walker, the Deputy Leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “With 12,000 people in Worthing already struggling to access enough food after years of disastrous central government policies, the coming energy price rises combined with soaring inflation will plunge even more households into dire need – especially those on prepayment meters who face the highest tariffs.

“And with further government spending cuts to come, local community charities that support those in need will be stretched to the limit. Any help the scheme can offer with energy will both reduce the demand on local food providers and spare many in our community the traumatic choice between heating and eating. We’re all too aware that personal and business resources are tight but we also know the amazing kindness of our community, so please support this if you can.”

Christina Youngman of Huskky Energy said: “We have drawn on the experience of close family and friends who have experienced energy poverty to understand the adverse impact this can have on mental and physical health. It is unacceptable that households should have to choose between heating and eating.

“The increase in cost of gas and electricity along with the current cost of living crisis can only further affect the affordability of this essential need. Our aim is to bridge the gap in difficult times by making a payment onto their prepayment meters. The Powerbank has so far raised over £1,500, which is fantastic. We rely on public donations and will be working hard to continue our fundraising well into 2023.”

Visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-worthing-power-bank to find out more about the scheme.

More help and advice for people struggling with the rising cost of living can be found here https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support/.

10/10/2022

Today is World Mental Health Day.

The link below should be helpful for anyone experiencing mental health issues.
Take care of yourselves.

The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

03/12/2021

The 2nd - 8th December is National Grief Awareness Week.

If you need support, don't be afraid to reach out 💚

Find a counsellor on our Accredited Register: https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/counselling-directory

10/04/2021

Some of you may find this helpful.

Today, Prince Philip, husband and consort to the Queen of England sadly died. Whenever someone in the public eye dies, there can be a lot of media coverage that can provoke different reactions in different people.

22/02/2021

From today, people who care for or work with children and young people aged up to 25 who have been affected by COVID-19 (or other emergencies or individual crises) will be able to access a new online Psychological First Aid (PFA) training course.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on children, with many reporting that it has made them feel more stressed, lonely and worried.

The online course, developed by Public Health England (PHE), offers training on how to provide practical and emotional support to children and young people affected by emergencies or crisis situations. Children and young people can be very resilient, but crises such as COVID-19 can severely impact their mental health. Getting the right support early on can help prevent problems occurring or worsening.

Those completing the training will be equipped to better identify those children that are in distress and provide support to help them feel safe, connected and able to take steps to help themselves during the pandemic or other crisis situations.

It’s available for all frontline workers such as teachers, health and social workers, charity and community volunteers and anyone who cares for or is regularly in contact with children and young people aged up to 25, including parents and caregivers. It’s free, takes about 3 hours to complete (split into 3 sessions that the learner can complete at their own pace) and no previous qualifications are required.

On completion, participants will have an understanding of what PFA is, be able to identify who would benefit from support and how best to give help across the different age groups and also for those who might need extra support because of different needs.

Get Psychological First Aid training to support children and young people’’s mental health during emergencies with this 2-week course from Public Health England.

12/02/2021

I cannot fully express what this Grant Funding has meant to my business, I am eternally grateful to Adur and Worthing Councils for throwing me a lifeline during Covid-19, in order to give others the same.

"There are not many grants that can claim they have saved a life..." - the words of one Lancing business owner who has used the COVID business support to continue providing advice and support to vulnerable young adults throughout the pandemic.

Alison Bloomfield, of Power Of You Hypnotherapy, is one of thousands of organisations to have received government support via the Councils.

Two separate grants have helped her continue providing services during the last 12 months, a period which has been full of instability for businesses and organisations.

Alison said: "I just wanted to say a big thank you to the Councils for the COVID business grant I have just received and a previous grant received in August last year.

"Thanks to your help I have been able to continue supporting a lot of young adults with counselling at an affordable rate. It is difficult to put into words what a difference this makes to young people, who are the hardest hit at the moment.

"It is not too dramatic to say that for some people having counselling is a life saver. There are not many grants that can claim they have saved a life."

To see if your business or organisation is eligible for COVID business support visit: www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support/

29/01/2021

Our brains are incredible and responsible for every thought, feeling and memory. We know how to look after our heart but what about our brain?

Think Brain Health is an ongoing celebration of everything our amazing brains do for us and a guide to the simple things we can do to protect them in return.

27/01/2021

Lockdown in the UK has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to charities Childline and NSPCC.

Educational Psychologist Abigail Wright has five tips to help parents keep their children's mental health on track.

Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.

22/01/2021

Need to destress, give those muscles a good stretch and help support your immune system all at the same time?
Join our Pilates and Hypnotherapy combined workshop. Only £15 for 2 hours. If interested, please get in touch as places are going fast. Only 8 to a class to ensure maximum care and attention.
Give your mind and body the attention it deserves!
This will all take place online over zoom.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Telephone Alison on: 01903 686860
Or Katie on 07876524542