Stephen Fry has experienced mental health problems, including two suicide attempts, for most of his life. At the age of 37 he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK and sadly, like many other mental health problems, is still shrouded in prejudice and stigma. In […] Read more »
Useful Contacts
Asking for support is not always easy. In fact sometimes it can feel daunting and even overwhelming for some. There are services out there which are available to everyone however. Below is a list of contact numbers and websites that you may find useful. Talking really does help. […] Read more »
Confused about therapy?
When deciding on a therapist there is a lot to take into account, or at least it can feel that way. Like most things these days there is a lot of variety out there and sometimes it can be confusing and hard to know where to begin. What do you look for? What […] Read more »
The Doodle Chronicles
Mental Illness can be tough, even impossible, for some to talk about. It can also be challenging to understand if you have never experienced it yourself and, a lot of the time, even those close to us can struggle to grasp what is going on, no matter how hard we try and explain. This […] Read more »
Understanding Mental Health
Why Mental Health Matters According to recent statistics from The Mental Health Foundation about a quarter of the population will experience a mental health problem of some description in the course of a year, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent in Britain. If you or someone you know is struggling with […] Read more »
Transactional Analysis and Depression
Transactional Analysis is a style of Psychotherapy. When looking at the treatment of depression, therapy is a useful and invaluable tool and can have a powerful and lasting impact. Below is a short video from Mark Widdowson, who has conducted research on the effectiveness of Transactional Analysis in treating depression. katycounsellingherts@outlook.com Follow Read more »
I Had A Black Dog…..
“At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don’t know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is […] Read more »
What Happens When Someone Listens?
Have you ever wondered about the impact of really being listened to? Can it actually make a difference to our lives? I bet that most of you reading this have been told, at some stage, possibly even by the most well meaning of loved ones, to ‘get over it’ or ‘stay strong’. How […] Read more »
You are NOT your Thoughts.
“Sometimes the mind can be an overwhelming, intense and very challenging place. I hope this may help to give someone a little peace of mind.” A YouTube video from Jonny Benjamin on Thoughts. Jonny was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder in 2007, which is a combination of Schizophrenia and Depression. He made […] Read more »
Dealing with Mental Health Problems.
According to statistics, roughly a quarter of the population will experience some kind of mental health problem in any given year so chances are even if you don’t fall into that percentage yourself, someone you know will. Supporting yourself or an other through an experience like this can be overwhelming and often times people are […] Read more »