Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

We're looking forward for our Staff Day Out on Saturday. The team work really hard to offer high quality psychotherapy, counselling and dietetic services to many people across Scotland and the UK and we look forward to offering these services, and more, in the years to come. It's time for the team to have a day off though and practice some of their own self-care. Big thanks to all the team!     

Let's be honest....who couldn't do with reducing their stress levels and improving anxiety? Life is so busy and stressful these days - too many demands and not enough time to meet those demands. And what about self-care and time for oneself? Nah....you can forget that, can't you?   Well, actually, you don't need to forget about that. IT IS POSSIBLE to manage stress more effectively, improve anxiety AND make time for yourself and the things that make you feel relaxed and healthier. AND... we can support you with this too! Bonus!!   So, if you want to work towards being 'stress-less' then you've come to the right place. Start reducing stress and anxiety today and work towards making some time for you. All our therapists and dietitians are friendly. supportive, encouraging and highly qualified.   What have you got to lose?   Only your stress.   Get in touch today. Our contact details are below.    Best wishes,    Glasgow Anxiety and Depression C...

  Ever wondered if you have a helpful or difficult relationship with food and eating? If you have, you're welcome to take our online eating test for FREE. It's ANONYMOUS. There is, however, the option to leave your email address at the end of the test if you want some support or more information about what support is on offer to you with us. If you don't want extra info about the support on offer, leave it blank. You can always get in touch with us at a later date.    You can do the SELF-TEST here:  https://eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk/eating-questionnaire.html     All the best, The Team at Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland      

  SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND LOW MOOD Everyone's experience of low mood and depression is different, however, the poster below can help us to spot some of the signs of symptoms of depression in either ourselves or others. Depression can also exist alongside many other concerns including anxiety; stress; trauma; relationships troubles; work issues; loneliness; body image; eating disorders; difficult feelings and emotions; bothersome habits and behaviours; past memories; bullying; money problems; not feeling good about ourselves; and much more.    If you are looking to talk to someone about feeling depression, sadness, anxiety, grief, bereavement, low mood, difficult thoguhts and emotions or anything else, please feel free to get in contact and we can put you in touch with one of our experienced, warm and understanding therapists, counsellors and dietitians. Online and in-person appointments available.   In the meantime, take care and do something kind and co...

EATING DISORDERS, MENOPAUSE AND BODY IMAGE   We are increasingly seeing more women going through peri-menopause and menopause who are experiencing either a new eating disorder, worsening of eating disorder symptoms or a reactivation of past eating disorder symptoms. We're also finding that many of these women are experiencing an increase in body image concerns.    We want you to know that you are NOT ALONE and we are here to support you through this transitional, and often difficult, time of your life.    Feel free to get in touch today to find out how we can support you through psychotherapy, counselling and dietitian/nutritional support.    If peri/menopause of having a big impact on your eating and or body image, take that step today and get some support from our friendly, supportive and encouraging team of therapists and dietitians.   Get in touch, confidentially, via our website or email address address below.    Speak soon!   ...