Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

 Let's Talk!   Sometimes we all need someone to talk to - about the big and smaller things in life. Perhaps you need a listening ear and someone to talk to about life's struggles and stresses. Or perhaps you experience low mood, depression, anxiety, food/eating problems, OCD, BDD, self-harm etc. and other mental health issues. Or perhaps you need support with increasing confidence, self-esteem, relationships, assertiveness, stress etc.   If things are getting on top of you or you're struggling to cope, perhaps it's time to reach out for some help and support.   Our psychotherapy, counselling and dietitian services are provided by experienced, well-qualified therapists, counsellors and dietitians who tailor therapy to you and your needs and preferences at this time Therapists and dietitians encourage you to go at your own pace and to work towards your goals. There's no pressure and therapists are supportive, friendly, encouraging and will help put you at your ease. W

  CALLING ALL PROFESSIONALS CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND CONSULT GROUP FOR EATING DISORDERS AND BODY IMAGE   NEXT GROUP: MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2024, 6-8PM, ONLINE    We are delighted to announce the next date of our Eating Disorders and Body Image Supervision and Consult Group.   This is clinical supervision and consult group (online) for therapists, counsellors, dietitians and others working within the field of eating disorders/disordered eating and body image. It isfaciliated by an accredited psychotherapist, qualified clinical supervisor and trainer withover 23 years of experience in this area.   The group is online so that as many as possible can access it. Groups take place approximately every 6 weeks from 6-8pm (although you don't need to attend every time).   Please email us to (contact details in poster below) if you would like more information, have any questions, wanted to be added to the group's mailing list or if you would like to book a space at the next group.    Best w

  NEXT MENOPAUSE CAFE IN GLASGOW CITY CENTRE   We've still go a couple of places left for our next Menopause Cafe Glasgow City Centre on Thursday 7th November, 5.30pm-7pm.   Please book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-cafe-glasgow-city-centre-tickets-1046786756367?aff=erelexpmlt Spaces are limited so please only book if you can actually attend.   All the info is via the Eventbrite link including address, map, what Menopause Cafes are and lots of other useful info.   We look forward to seeing some of you in a few weeks time. Take care speak soon! Best wishes,   Alexandra and Sue Menopause Cafe Glasgow City Centre    

  DIETITIAN AND NUTRITION SERVICES Looking to improve your relationship with eating? Perhaps you need some meal support or help with a more balanced approach to food choices and eating? Or perhaps you have a food intolerance or medical condition that woould ne better managed through nutrition.   Whatever the case may be, our dietitian and nutritional therapist, Jenny, is here to support you. She offers one-off consultations, regular appointments (e.g. weekly/fortnightly/monthly) and ad-hoc appointments. Our highly qualified and experienced dietitian offers a range of services to those with, and without, eating disorders/disordered eating. Online appointments available across the UK.   See the poster below and get in touch if you would like more information, have any questions or would like to book an appointment.    Best wishes, Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland     CONTACT DETAILS W: www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk E: support@eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk      

Not everyone experiences stress, anxiety and panic in the same way. We all get different signs and symptoms and they can change over time for each of us too. So, there's so many ways in which stress, anxiety and panic mke themselves known in our lives. Do you recognise any of these signs and symptoms in yourself, or maybe in another person? If so, it may be that you, or the other person, is experiencing anxiety, stress, panic or even some form of worry or fear. If anxiety, stress, worry, fear, panic or any other unpleasant or distressful feelings or experiences are affecting you, or your life, please know that you are not alone. Our experienced, qualified, warm and understanding therapists and counsellors can help you through this and help you learn new ways to cope and reduce these feelings. Feel free to get in touch to find out how we can assist. In-person (Glasgow city centre) and online appointments available. We will be introducing Outdoor Therapy later this year too. Take tha

DO YOU KNOW WHAT GENERALISED ANXIETY IS?   What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?   We all experience anxious periods now and again. Some anxiety, worry and/or nervousness is ‘normal’ and can even act as a motivator sometimes (e.g. deadlines at work). However, when we begin experiencing excessive, continuous and/or distressing levels of constant anxiety worry and/or nervousness, it is possible that we may be experiencing a condition called Generalised Anxiety Disorder or GAD.   What distinguishes GAD from ‘normal’ everyday levels of anxiety or worry?   Well, individual’s experiencing problematic, and often severe, anxiety can experience high levels of stress, nervousness and anxiety and worry about a wide range of things over a long period of time. Anxiety symptoms can be persistent, continuous, and pervasive and affect many areas of the individual’s life and wellbeing, often with serious health, psychological, emotional, social and even occupational consequences.   ** Signs and Symptom