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Sereno Therapy Ltd, 244 Sopwith Crescent, Dorset (2025)

01/08/2025

As we step into a brand new month, it's the perfect time to slow down, check in with ourselves, and soak up the summer energy. Whether you're taking time to rest, reset, or reconnect, remember that self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential.

Even if life hasn’t slowed down, you can.
Maybe you’ve been carrying a quiet kind of stress — the unfinished tasks, the pressure to stay upbeat, the emotional tiredness that sneaks in when no one’s looking.

You don’t need to earn rest. You already deserve it.
💭 A few simple ways to check in with yourself this weekend:
• Take one slow breath — just for you, not to calm others
• Let the sunlight touch your face, even briefly ☀️
• Say no to something that drains you — kindly, but firmly
• Eat something fresh and seasonal 🍓 not only because it’s “healthy,” but because it brings a moment of pleasure
• Reach out to someone — not to fix anything, just to feel connected 🤍

At Sereno Therapy, we often work with people who are doing their best to keep going — quietly, responsibly, and often without much space to rest.
If you've been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or just unsure how to "switch off," therapy can be a soft place to land.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need a space that’s yours.
📧 hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 www.serenotherapy.com

🗓 Book a free 15-minute call
✨ Wishing you a softer start to the month. May this be a season where you remember: you’re allowed to take up space, too.

30/07/2025

On International Friendship Day, we’re reminded how important human connection really is.

Friendships can be one of the most powerful sources of emotional strength — but when they’re missing, changing, or painful, it can deeply affect our wellbeing.

You might notice:
• Feeling low or anxious after conflict or rejection
• Struggling to maintain friendships or trust people
• Feeling lonely, even if you’re “always online”
• Doubting your self-worth because of past relationships

💭 Maybe you’re grieving a friendship that changed.
Or maybe you’ve started to pull away from people, unsure how to reconnect.

These experiences are more common — and more impactful — than we often realise.

🧠 Therapy That Focuses on Relationships
At Sereno Therapy, we offer a structured approach called Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) — a proven method that helps you explore how your relationships affect your mental health, and how changes in those relationships can support healing.
It can be especially helpful if you’re experiencing:
✔ Grief or loss
✔ Ongoing conflict with someone close
✔ Big life shifts (e.g. moving, identity changes, growing apart from people)
✔ Feeling isolated or unsure how to connect

In IPT, you’ll work with a trained therapist to:
• Process emotional pain linked to past or present relationships
• Understand patterns you may be stuck in
• Strengthen your ability to communicate, set boundaries, and reconnect meaningfully

🤝 What We Offer:
✅ Free 15-minute video consultation (to see if it’s right for you)
✅ Full assessments and personalised therapy plans
✅ Online sessions — available anywhere in the UK or internationally

📩 Book a call or assessment: www.serenotherapy.com/book-an-assessment
📧 Or email us: hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 Learn more: www.serenotherapy.com

Because mental health often lives in our relationships — and healing does too.
You don’t have to navigate it alone.

28/07/2025

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to reduce distress.

Some common signs include:
• Persistent, distressing thoughts or images you can’t control
• Feeling compelled to perform certain actions repeatedly (like checking, cleaning, counting)
• Rituals that take up significant time and interfere with daily life
• Intense anxiety if rituals aren’t completed
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is a highly effective treatment for OCD. It helps you gradually face your fears and resist compulsive behaviours, reducing anxiety and breaking the cycle.

At Sereno Therapy, our experienced therapists offer specialist online CBT tailored to your needs — helping you regain control and improve your quality of life.

If OCD is affecting you or someone you care about, support is available:
📅 Book an online assessment: https://sereno-therapy-l.selectandbook.com/c/default.aspx
🌐 More info: https://serenotherapy.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/
📩 Contact us: hello@serenotherapy.com

You’re not alone, and with the right help, change is possible. 💛

25/07/2025

A space to slow down, reset, and build tools for lasting emotional wellbeing.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in cycles of stress, low mood, or anxiety — or if you’re looking for a way to continue the progress you’ve made in therapy — our 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course could be a supportive next step.
MBCT combines simple mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to help you:

🧠 Reduce the risk of relapse
🌬 Regulate emotions more effectively
🪴 Feel more grounded and present in everyday life
It’s especially helpful if you:

• Have experienced recurrent depression or anxiety
• Want to build on your therapy journey with structured tools
• Are looking for a gentle, reflective space to develop mindfulness skills

📅 Autumn 2025 Course Details:
🗓 Start date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
🕖 Time: Weekly sessions from 7:30–9:00pm (via Microsoft Teams)
📚 Includes: Guided practices, group discussions, and take-home resources
📆 Half-term break: Week of 27th October
💷 Fee: £350 total (£50 deposit secures your place)
👥 Small group setting (max 12 participants)
You don’t need prior experience with mindfulness — just a willingness to explore.

The course is led by an experienced MBCT-trained facilitator and held entirely online, so you can join from wherever you are.

🤝 Ready to take the next step?
You can:
📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if it’s right for you
📧 Email us with questions: hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 Learn more: www.serenotherapy.com/mindfulness-based-

cognitive-therapy-course
Because healing isn’t just about feeling better today — it’s about building habits that help you stay well tomorrow.

22/07/2025

When life feels relentless — messages, deadlines, childcare, health worries — pausing to breathe
can feel… pointless.

But your breath is a tool you always carry with you.
And just a few minutes of intentional breathing can calm your body, quiet your mind, and help you
come back to yourself.

You don’t need a yoga mat. Or 30 minutes of free time.

Just one quiet moment.
👉 Try this gentle 3-minute breathing exercise:
🎥 https://youtu.be/VzVpckjnOco?si=McnBEZjl-VoKqS-t

Led in a calm, grounding tone — perfect for a mental reset during a busy day, after a difficult
conversation, or before sleep.

🧠 Why it works:
• Helps your nervous system shift out of “fight or flight”
• Reduces stress hormones like cortisol
• Loosens the physical tension that builds up without us realising
• Helps you respond, not just react

This is one of the first tools we share with many of our clients at Sereno Therapy — because simple
things, done consistently, really can make a difference.

🤍 If you often feel anxious, overwhelmed or like you’re just “pushing through” — you’re not
alone. And you don’t have to figure it out alone, either.

💬 Therapy can give you a space to breathe, reflect and reset — with support that’s personalised to
you.

👥 What We Offer:
✅ A free 15-minute video consultation — no pressure, just a chat
✅ Online therapy, available across the UK and abroad
✅ CBT and integrative approaches for anxiety, burnout, trauma and more

📧 hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 www.serenotherapy.com
🗓 Book a consultation or full assessment: https://sereno-therapy-l.selectandbook.com/c/
default.aspx

One breath at a time. That’s how change begins.

19/07/2025

You might still be carrying the stress of the week: the to-do list that won’t quit, the emotional exhaustion you didn’t have time to notice, or that familiar sense of “I should be doing more.”

But caring for your mental health isn’t selfish.
It’s the groundwork for showing up — for yourself, and the people you care about.

Here are five gentle ways to reclaim some ease this weekend:

👟 Slow your pace – take a walk without your phone, or make a cup of tea without rushing. Give your body and brain permission to exhale.

📚 Read for pure enjoyment – not to learn or achieve anything. Just for you.

🌧 Protect your pause – allow yourself moments where nothing needs to happen. Your nervous system needs that space.

☎️ Reach out as you – not as a parent, colleague, or fixer — but simply as a friend. Let someone hold you for a moment.

🧭 Ask yourself: “What would make this weekend feel soft or spacious?” Choose one small action that brings comfort, not just productivity.

💬 So many of us are “holding it together” while quietly running on empty.

Therapy can be a space to put down what you’re carrying — and reconnect with what you need, without guilt or judgement.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And we’re here for you.
📧 hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 www.serenotherapy.com
🗓 Book a 15-minute consultation or full assessment: https://sereno-therapy-l.selectandbook.com/c/default.aspx
Because your wellbeing isn’t a luxury — it’s your foundation.

16/07/2025

If you’ve ever felt panicky, dizzy, or even faint at the thought of a blood test, injection, or medical procedure—you’re not imagining it. Blood and needle phobias are more common than people think, and they can really get in the way of looking after your health.

You might notice:
✨ Feeling anxious even thinking about medical procedures
✨ Avoiding appointments (even when you know they’re important)
✨ Dizziness or fainting during injections or blood tests
✨ Worrying about not being in control
The good news? There’s support that can make a real difference.

🧠 How Therapy Can Help
At Sereno Therapy, we use a practical approach called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help you gradually face these fears in a safe, supported way. We also use a simple technique called applied tension—which teaches you how to stop yourself from fainting during procedures.
💬 Therapy usually runs over a few months and is completely tailored to you. It’s available online, wherever you are in the UK or abroad.

👥 What We Offer:
✅ Free 15-minute video consultation to ask questions and see if it’s a good fit
✅ Online sessions with experienced, accredited therapists
✅ Personalised treatment based on your needs

If you’d like to book a session or just find out more, visit:
👉 www.serenotherapy.com/book-an-assessment
📧 Or email us: hello@serenotherapy.com
You deserve to feel safe and confident about your health. Therapy can help you get there—step by step.

13/07/2025

Life can get overwhelming — whether you're juggling work, family, health, or just the everyday pressures of being human. Taking time for rest and balance isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

Here are 5 gentle ways to care for yourself today:

🕯 Create a small moment of calm – light a candle, tidy a corner, or take five deep breaths.
📵 Step away from screens – even 30 minutes offline can help you feel more grounded.
🚶‍♀️ Move your body – a short walk, a stretch, or just standing in the sunlight can shift your energy.
🫖 Nourish slowly – drink some water, eat something comforting, and tune in to what your body needs.
📝 Check in with yourself – ask: What do I need right now? What can wait?

If you’re feeling low, burnt out or disconnected — you’re not alone. And you don’t have to manage it all by yourself.

✨ At Sereno Therapy, we offer online, evidence-based support to help you feel more like you again. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, or just need space to talk, we’re here.

📧 hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 www.serenotherapy.com
🗓 Book a free 15-minute consultation or full assessment: https://sereno-therapy-l.selectandbook.com/c/default.aspx

Because your wellbeing matters.

10/07/2025

Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking for a meaningful way to maintain progress after therapy, our 8-week MBCT course offers a structured and supportive space to reconnect with the present moment.

Led by an experienced practitioner, the course includes:
✨ Weekly live online sessions
✨ Guided mindfulness practices
✨ Carefully curated resources to deepen your learning

MBCT is clinically proven to reduce relapse in depression and anxiety, and helps build long-term emotional resilience.

📅 Limited spaces available – booking is now open.

📧 Reserve your place - hello@serenotherapy.com
🌐 Find out more at www.serenotherapy.com

Give yourself the time and tools to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

07/07/2025

Whether it’s a square after dinner or a whole bar on a stressful day, chocolate is something many of us turn to when we’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, or just… low.
And it’s not just in your head — there’s actual science behind it.�Chocolate (especially dark chocolate) can trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins — your brain’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. That’s why it can give a little lift when you need it most.
But here’s the thing: when chocolate (or any food) becomes our main way of coping with difficult emotions, it can start to affect more than just our mood.
You might notice:�✨ Eating more when you’re stressed, sad, or anxious�✨ Feeling guilty or out of control afterwards�✨ Energy crashes, sleep issues, or mood swings�✨ Getting stuck in a cycle of comfort-eat → regret → repeat
Food and feelings are deeply connected — and that’s okay.�But if emotional eating starts to feel like your only outlet, it may be a sign that your mind needs some support, not just your sweet tooth.
🧠 At Sereno Therapy, we work with people who want to understand their emotional habits and build healthier, more sustainable ways of coping. We offer evidence-based therapy (like CBT) tailored to you, your lifestyle, and your goals — whether you're managing anxiety, low mood, burnout, or simply feeling stuck.
You deserve support that looks at the whole you — not just your habits, but the emotions behind them.
📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation or a full therapy assessment:�👉 https://sereno-therapy-l.selectandbook.com/c/default.aspx�📧 Or email us: hello@serenotherapy.com�🌐 www.serenotherapy.com
Because mental health is more than willpower — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

04/07/2025

If stress, overwhelm or racing thoughts are part of your daily life — you're not alone. At Sereno Therapy, many of our clients are learning to calm their nervous systems from the inside out with tools that support body-based regulation.

One tool we love? Sensate — a small, palm-sized device that uses gentle vibrations on your chest to tone the vagus nerve and support deep relaxation. It pairs with audio sessions to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and bring your body into a more balanced state.

💡 It's especially helpful for those who:
• Struggle with chronic stress or anxiety
• Have difficulty relaxing, even when resting
• Experience symptoms of trauma or nervous system dysregulation
• Want a body-based tool to complement therapy or mindfulness work

💬 Our therapists often recommend Sensate alongside CBT, EMDR or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy — especially for clients learning to connect with and regulate their emotional states.

🎁 Sereno clients and followers get 10% off
Use code: SERENOTHERAPY at checkout.
🔗 Shop here: https://www.getsensate.com

📩 Want to talk about whether Sensate might be helpful alongside your therapy journey? Get in touch:
hello@serenotherapy.com | www.serenotherapy.com

01/07/2025

As we step into July, the height of summer brings with it longer days, warmer evenings, and a natural lift for our mental health. Sunlight plays a vital role in boosting serotonin — the brain chemical that helps us feel calm, focused, and emotionally balanced.

Here are five gentle ways to support your wellbeing this summer:

☀️ Make time for natural light – a morning walk or coffee outside can set a positive tone for your day.
🌿 Connect with green spaces – being in nature lowers stress and restores clarity.
💧 Stay hydrated – essential for mental sharpness and overall energy.
🧘‍♀️ Slow down with mindfulness – take a few quiet moments each day to fully notice your surroundings.
📵 Protect your sleep – step back from screens in the evening and allow your body to wind down naturally.

This season offers a chance to recalibrate, recharge and reconnect — both with yourself and the world around you.

How will you embrace the light this July?

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