Dr Kate Butt - Chartered Clinical Psychologist

28/02/2025

Are you expecting too much of yourself?

I'm noticing that we all seem to be struggling with increasingly high expectations of ourselves and others, particularly in relation to work and parenting. Unrealistic expectations and perfectionism has been shown to be linked to poorer mental health and decreased ability to function over time. If you'd like to learn more about this, how to spot it and get some ideas about how to manage it when you do - check out this article... I hope it's helpful!

https://www.drkatebutt.co.uk/blog/18-achieving-the-impossible

25/12/2024

Wishing you all a wonderful festive season. But it can sometimes be tough. Thankfully there are people out there who can help. Take care of yourselves everyone.

Here's a list of Helplines suitable for EVERYONE who may need some extra emotional support or just to hear a friendly voice on Christmas day 👉 https://christmascountdown.uk/christmas-day-helplines/

06/08/2024

Helpful and knowledgable advice for anyone wondering how on earth we communicate with our children about recent events.

Following the tragic events in Southport, expert psychologists share advice for parents on how to support their children through distressing events.

"Listening and providing space and comfort can go a long way." Dr Sarah Parry, British Psychological Society's Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families.

Read more: www.bps.org.uk/news/how-speak-children-about-trauma-and-tragedy-psychologists-offer-expert-advice

21/05/2024

Whilst I’m on the topic of the benefits of connections and community, thought I’d share this series of walking events happening from Saturday across Thurrock. Wonderful opportunity to get out into nature and look after ourselves 😊

20/05/2024

I’ve been spending most of today thinking about the power of human connection in healing from trauma and how increasingly difficult it is in our society to find safe and compassionate spaces to just be with others. Then this wonderful quote pops up in my feed!

01/04/2024

This is such a great resource…

THE PROPER BLOKES CLUB
(Tackling men's mental health, one walk at a time)
This is a group for any men who are stressed about work, relatationships, health, need to meet other men, or just need the exercise! The Upminster group meets Wednesdays 6.30 at the side entrance of Upminster Station, and we do a 1hr walk & talk around the town. Our ages range from 18 -76. Some of us also meet for a monthly meal, or an indoor games evening. There is always a great welcome, relaxed chats and extra supoport if needed.
There's also a Sunday morning walk in Hornchurch, a Monday evening walk in Romford, and others around London. Please search " The Proper Blokes Club." or phone 07397 501110
LADIES - PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR MEN TO COME.

20/01/2024

So glad to hear that this fabulous support is expanding locally. There are far too few community resources for men’s mental health out there.

Moving Forward,
Today we welcomed people into what will eventually become the home of the Aveley Shed, In attendance was the Aveley Shed committee, and representatives from Essex Shed Network and Essex and suffolk Water along with the site conservation group.
A few members from the old group and a few potential new members took the opertunity to join us for the obligatory tea and biscuits and see what will be on offer.
Hopefully it will now not be too long before we can arrange our official opening date and first session dates.

19/01/2024

Looking for mental health support but don’t know where to start? It’s a crowded market and it can feel quite overwhelming trying to figure out what’s likely to be the best help for you. Wouldn’t it be great to have a simple guide through the process of finding therapy safely and being confident the help you access can be trusted? Try out this guide to support you in your journey towards obtaining the right kind of help…

Talking Heads: Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK

In a world that often tests the limits of our resilience, "Talking Heads" serves as a guiding light, emphasising the paramount importance of entrusting your mental well-being to qualified and regulated mental health professionals. Dr Tara Quinn- Cirillo and Dr Marianne Trent explain why accessing...