Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

  BODY IMAGE AND BODY ESTEEM   The messages we get and absorb as children, teenagers and as adults about our bodies and appearance can really shape how we feel and think and about our bodies.    These messages can come from school, parents, family, wider society, peers, friends, health professionals and things we read and see.   These messages work to shape our perception of our body and can lead to negative body image and BDD (body dysmorphic disorder).   This perception, however, is often not how we 'actually' look and so a discrepancy exists between 'perceived' or 'interpreted' body image, based on the messages we have absorbed over the years and our 'actual', 'real', or 'factual' appearance. Psychotherapy and counselling, amongst other things, would seek to reduce this gap or discrepancy and help you see the 'real' body, not the negative body image that has been shaped and coloured by unhelpful and even harmful messages from e...

  Is stress causing you worry, nervousness, anxiety, low mood, depression or other distress or difficulties? Stress is that 'word' from the 1980s that was traditionally associated with 'yuppies'. Anyone remember that term? I am old enough that I do. It's a horrible word that, in the 1980s, was coined for busy businessmen working in the city who were stressed by their fast pace of life.   It's not really accurate though, is it?   We ALL experience stress form time-to-time and that's part of our lives. However, when stress becomes unmanageable, out-of-proportion of the events/thing we are worried about, too much to cope with, causes us to develop unhelpful coping mechanisms (eating, drinking, smoking, over-work etc. distraction etc.) or impacts on our mood, feelings, physical wellbeing or other areas of our life, then many stress is starting to become a problem.    Some stress is ok. It can motivate us to action or complete tasks, Too much stress, however, ca...

Looking for a new or second therapy or consulting room to work from? Maybe you are looking for some private space to work from (therapists and non-therapists) on a regular basis? Maybe you are new to private practice and just starting out and need somewhere flexible and professional to see clients while you build your practice.   Whatever the case may be, Glasgow Therapy Rooms has several comfortable, well-equipped and well-decorated therapy and consulting rooms to rent on an hourly or block booking basis in Glasgow city centre. Please note that we are unable to accommodate one-off bookings.    If you would like more information on what is on offer or have any questions, please feel free to browse the website or get in touch via email.    Best wishes,    Glasgow Therapy Rooms www.glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk contact@glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk        

Psychotherapist/CBT Therapist/Counsellor: Adult Eating Disorders (over 16s) (all modalities welcome to apply) CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 3RD JULY, 5PM START DATE: BY END OF JULY You will see clients at our offices in Glasgow city centre. This is NOT an online role so please do not apply if you cannot work with clients at our offices in Glasgow city centre. Please contact us for a Role Description and Application Form. We do not accept CVs. Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland seek to recruit a suitable Counsellor/Psychotherapist/CBT Therapist to join our friendly, supportive team of psychotherapists, counsellors, mental health practitioners and dietitians. Other therapeutic modalities are also welcome to apply. We are currently a team of 14. We are looking for an affiliate Psychoherapist or Counsellor: Adult Eating Disorders (over 16s) to provide in-person therapy appointments at our offices in Glasgow city cenotre. ** This role is not suitable for newly qualified therapist...

The anxiety monster is small enough to sit on its victim's shoulder.... If you identify with the rest of the description below, why not get in touch and find out how we can support you.   Q: Do you want to reduce anxiety or learn how to manage it more effectively? Q: Want to learn some tools and strategies that will help you stamp on that anxiety once and for all? Q: Want to feel calmer and more relaxed? Q: Want to not feel you are missing out so much? Q: Want to improve your quality of life?   If you answer 'yes' to some or all of these questions, get in touch and start getting some support. Therapists and counsellors are warm, friendly, experienced, understanding and will walk alongside you, supporting you all the way to start decreasing anxiety, stress and worry.   In-person appointments are available at our offices in Glasgow city centre and and online appointments are available to anyone across the UK (we have people accessing therapy with us from across the UK)....

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  We all need someone to talk to sometimes.... don't we?   Talking to others about our problems, concerns, thoughts, feelings or about whatever is going on for us in life can be tricky at times. It can be hard to open up and have time to focus on ourselves. However, your mental and emotional health is sooooooo important and deserves the same care as your physical health.   Sometimes we all need someone to talk to - about the big and the 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, problems with food/eating, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, self-harm etc. and other mental health issues.   Or perhaps you need some support with increasing confidence, self-esteem, relationship issues, assertiveness, stress and more.   Whatever the case may be, our experienced and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors can offer support and a liste...