Health & care

The counselor you are working with is trained to listen in a non-judgemental, genuine, and accepting way. The key aim is to allow the space and the freedom to express your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that you may feel unable to express to your family, friends, or partner. It can be difficult and sometimes distressing to bring unexpressed emotions out into the open. It is the counsellor’s job to create a space that allows you to feel safe enough to express what you’re feeling and to accept them as part of who you are. Through the exploration of underlying feelings and emotions you can often gain an understanding of your present behaviour and in turn, get to the root of your problems. This process of learning about yourself and accepting the aspects that make you who you are can help provide you with a send of control over your life. This sense of control can also often lead to a feeling of empowerment, especially as you make choices that enhance your life and move forward. Counsell...

Getting a good night’s sleep will set you up for the day. It is essential to invest your time in sleep to develop a balanced sleep pattern that works for you- We know this will help decrease your emotional vulnerability. Stick to a schedule: It is essential to maintain a schedule even during the weekends. If you sleep late Saturday and Sunday, you will disrupt your sleep patterning. Try and go to bed and get up about the same time every day. Establish a bedtime routine: This might include shutting off screens (phones, TVs, laptops), changing into your pj’s, drinking herbal tea before bed, turning off bright lights or lowering the bright lights, and reducing noise and reading. Don’t eat or drink a lot before bed: Watch out for spicy foods which may cause heartburn and disrupt your sleep. Here’s a tip Eat a light dinner around 2 hours beforehand. And watch your liquid intake. You don’t want to be visiting the bathroom all night. Avoid Caffeine and Nicotine: As these are both stimulants, ...

Photodynamic Light Therapy , also known as LED light therapy, is a non-invasive, natural method of light therapy which activates the skin’s natural repair and rejuvenation processes. It is clinically proven for all skin types and can treat a wide range of skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and scar-healing. The skin has the ability to absorb light and use it as a source of energy to stimulate a healing response, and increase collagen production and blood circulation. It is a natural biochemical reaction similar to that of plant photosynthesis, which converts light energy to cell energy. Photodynamic light therapy is a pain-free, heat-free and relaxing treatment, without side effects or downtime, and can be used in conjunction with other corrective treatments. LED Red Light Skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing and healing Red light is beneficial for all skin types. It counteracts the effects of ageing and has an anti-inflammatory ...

Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe the distress that arises when a person believes that their biological sex does not match their gender identity. The level of distress experienced can lead to significant depression and anxiety and may impact daily life. Gender identity refers to who we are, how we see ourselves, and how we express ourselves. Most people identify as either ‘male’ or ‘female’, and these are called ‘binary’ identities. Some people identify as ‘non-binary’ meaning the concept of gender is not relevant to their identity. Many people with gender dysphoria have a strong desire to live a life that represents their gender identity. There are many ways to do this, including biological, psychological, and social changes. While gender dysphoria is no longer seen as a mental illness, the distress caused by gender dysphoria can often lead to mental illness. There has been a significant increase to gender clinics in the past decade and the reasons for this are unclear. Iss...

An attachment disorder manifests in either mood or behavioural difficulties associated with the ability to either build and/or maintain relationships with others. Attachment disorders develop in childhood, but their effects may continue into adulthood whereby an adult may have difficulty trusting others and/or feeling safe and secure in relationships. Attachment theory looks at how people form emotional bonds with others. How a person forms and maintains relationships is dictated by the interaction they had with their primary caregiver or parent in the early years of their lives. Attachment disorders manifest in childhood as a result of a child being unable to access a consistent and secure emotional relationship with their parent or primary caregiver. While there are no official attachment disorders in adulthood, many adults present with attachment-related difficulties due to attachment disorders not being diagnosed in childhood. The primary treatment for attachment difficulty is psyc...