Self-care seems to be the new buzzword. But do we really understand what self-care is and when we need to do it? Many of us tune into the need for self-care when our emotional wellbeing is poor, but it is most effective when it is treated as a preventative measure. ...
If I were to say someone is suffering from anxiety, what are your first thoughts? Someone hiding away at home, too frightened to leave. Or someone who finds social situations too overwhelming and cancels most engagements. What would you think if suggested people who...
Getting enough sleep is essential for good mental health. It is one of our basic needs and when we do not get enough sleep, it can have a detrimental impact. To mark this day, I have produced an information sheet on sleep, focusing on something called Sleep Hygiene. ...
In the last 12 months our world has changed so much, and on some level, we have all been grieving over the loss of the world we had. Living with the threat of something we cannot see has made the world feel unsafe. And it has made us feel unsettled. Let us take a...
It is my pleasure to share my first monthly newsletter with you. If would like to be added to my distribution list, please leave your details in the “Contact me” section of my website. I do hope you enjoy reading it. Gemma Antcliffe Counselling –...
Today is International Women’s Day 2021 and the theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Central to this campaign is encouraging both women and men to call out gender bias, challenge inequality, question stereotypes and help forge an inclusive world. We are all responsible for...