Counselling in Gorey: Time to change psychotherapy and counselling

03/03/2025

03/03/2025

Loneliness can have significant negative effects on both physical and mental health:

Physical health effects include altered brain function, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.

Mental health effects include depression, anxiety, and su***de.

Loneliness has been associated with an increased risk of memory and thinking problems, as well as dementia.

Our clinic is warm and welcoming, and at present, there is some appointments available both in person and online.
Please call linda 0851821645

15/02/2025

Our mental health can be affected by factors like:

Your self-esteem and self-worth.
The way you socialize with others.
The way you find meaning and value in your life.
Your psychological functioning as it’s tied to memory and problem-solving.
Your physical well-being.

Each client is unique and we aim to assist each client to live their best life!

To book an appointment please call 0851821645 regards linda

30/01/2025

When you have depression or anxiety, exercise often seems like the last thing you want to do. But exercise can make a big difference once you get started and keep going.

Exercise helps prevent and improve many health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. Research on depression, anxiety and exercise shows that the mental health and physical benefits of exercise also can help mood get better and lessen anxiety.

As a therapist who has worked in the field of exercise physiology and mental health, I clearly know the benefits of exercise with both anxiety and depression.

For a consultation call Linda at 0851821645

29/01/2025

For those living with mental illnesses or chronic physical conditions, understanding the link between the body and mind is a crucial first step toward overall well-being. Health advice is available everywhere, but most of it focuses on the body and at times can ignore psychological well-being.

This clinic looks closely at both physical and mental health. As an experienced nurse and therapist, I work with all aspects of the client.

Call linda 0851821645 to book a consultation.

22/01/2025

Over time, studies have shown that health and happiness are intrinsically linked. When you feel physically healthy, your mood may improve, and vice versa. Understanding the connections between positive emotions and well-being can help you make the healthiest lifestyle choices to improve your mental and physical health. .

This clinic prides itself on assisting clients to live their best lives. Each client is dealt with individually, and the best approach is applied. For an appointment please call Linda on 0851821645 or check out www.timetochange.ie

16/01/2025

What is your reason for not seeking help if you have depression??

The list of 15 reasons and endorsement rate for each is presented below (ordered from lowest to highest, based on endorsement rate):

1. Had no transportation or treatment too far (5.8 percent)

2. Didn’t want others to find out (6.5 percent)

3. Health insurance didn’t cover it (6.5 percent)

4. Concern about effect on job (8.1 percent)

5. Didn’t think I needed it at that time (8.6 percent)

6. Concerned about confidentiality (9.7 percent)

7. Didn’t think treatment would help (10.9 percent)

8. Concerned about opinion of neighbors (11 percent)

9. Not enough health insurance coverage (11.7 percent)

10. Didn’t have time/too busy (14.2 percent)

11. Thought I might be committed or forced to take meds (15.2 percent)

12. Some other reason (15.3 percent)

13. Didn’t know where to go for service (16.7 percent)

14. Thought I could handle it without treatment (22.2 percent)

15. Couldn’t afford the cost (47.7 percent)

At times we can all struggle financially but what is the price we put on both our physical and mental health?

16/01/2025

Depression is a low mood that sticks around. It can involve feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness, affecting every aspect of your life. You might lose interest in doing things you love, or withdraw from your normal life. Depression comes in all shapes and sizes

As a very experienced practitioner in this field both with young and older individuals if our clinic can help please call linda on 0851821645

We offer a FREE 15-minute consultation before a booking to ensure you are happy with the service this clinic in Gorey can offer. I look forward to hearing from you.

Linda 0851821645

15/01/2025

What is anxiety?
It's more than just feeling stressed or worried. These are natural reactions we all feel at some stage, and they can be a good thing.

But constant anxiety feels like fear which doesn't go away, and if it becomes too intense it can take over your life and stop you doing normal everyday things.

Anxiety makes you feel worried all the time, tired and unable to concentrate. This can cause sleeping problems and leave you feeling depressed.

There are often symptoms which affect the body too, such as a fast heartbeat or breathing, trembling, sweating, dizziness, diarrhoea and feeling sick.

Anxiety can come in different forms and range from being mild to severe.

Up to one in 10 people will have a problem with anxiety or phobias at some point in their lives - but many don't ask for treatment.

13/01/2025

Can anxiety cause Weight Gain?

Weight gain can be a symptom of anxiety. But anxiety doesn't always cause weight gain. That's because the relationship is fairly complicated. The causes of gaining weight from anxiety see diagram.

What's interesting is that some people experience the opposite. Some struggle to get hungry when they're stressed and those who find that when they have anxiety they need to be constantly moving. Every person reacts to anxiety differently. There are a few remaining appointments in this clinic please call linda on 0851821645 for a 15-minute free phone consultation.

13/01/2025

Can mental health problems cause weight changes?
The link between obesity and mental health issues is not a one-way street. While it’s clear that excess weight can take a toll on someone’s emotional well-being, it’s also true that mental health conditions may influence a person’s weight. Here are some examples of how:

Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression may cause someone to use food as a way to cope. They might also make poor dietary choices, which can cause weight gain.

Dealing with the underlying issues i.e. anxiety/depression can result in weight loss thus the client is healthier.

I have worked with many clients who use food to cope and in my experience with some therapeutic sessions, a positive outcome can be achieved.

If I can be of assistance please call linda 0851821645
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