As the days are getting shorter and we are starting to see darker evenings creeping in, we can sometimes feel our mood darkening at the same time. In the UK “Blue Monday” is named as the saddest day of the year which falls on the third Monday of the year. It’s thought to be due … Continue reading Fending off the “Winter Blues”
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Menopause and mental health
Menopause is a natural biological process which defined as a time where a woman’s ovaries stop producing sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) and menstruation stops. Typically, menopause occurs around 50 years of age but it could be much younger or older than this. We hear a lot about the physical symptoms like hot flushes, thinning … Continue reading Menopause and mental health
What is Depression?
We all feel sad at times and sadness is a natural reaction and emotion for us to have. Individuals with clinical depression experience long-term low mood accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes. These changes can significantly affect the individual’s capacity to function and complete even basic tasks. The severity is based on the amount of … Continue reading What is Depression?
The importance of self-care
Taking time to look after yourself and your mental health is time well-invested. Here I am going to give you some ideas of what self-care really is and how you can make it work for you. What is self-care? The term “self-care” is used a lot at the moment, but what does it really mean? … Continue reading The importance of self-care
How does counselling work?
Counselling is a type of talking therapy where a trained counsellor will listen to you and help you to overcome any emotional issues you are facing. It could take the form of face-to-face counselling or online counselling (through software like Zoom) or even group counselling. Common issues that cause people to come to counselling include: … Continue reading How does counselling work?
Waypoint Counselling 