Anxiety and panic attacks are something everyone experiences at times, and feeling anxious is a perfectly natural reaction to some situations.
We all need some anxiety and stress in our every day lives to exist as human beings, however when anxiety becomes overwhelming, when the “fight or flight” response kicks in when there is no real danger, the hormones are still released and we want to run away, fight or we freeze.
These hormones cause symptoms you are probably aware of, a fast heart rate, sweaty hands, tummy churning and a sense of panic sets in.
The good news is there are plenty of things you can try to help cope with anxiety. The stresses we experience as constant worrying, of fearing we will make idiots of ourselves, that we will lose control and we will never get out of this are so draining and it leaves us feeling exhausted.
Call me so we can unpick all of this, teach you some techniques to follow and get your back on track to seeing a brighter future and a better way of managing the stresses we encounter daily, and those that are bigger that throw us off course.
Body image is how we think and feel about ourselves physically, and how we believe others see us.
When we talk about body image, there are lots of ways we can think about our body and the way we look. You might find that there are times when you like your body, or parts of your body, and times when you struggle with how you look.
Body image is not just about our weight, it can also be things like:
Call me so we can unpick all of this, teach you some techniques to follow and get your back on track to seeing a brighter future and a better way of managing the stresses we encounter daily, and those that are bigger that throw us off course.
Bullying can take many forms and it’s aim is to hurt another person either by name calling, hitting, pushing, rumours, undermining and threatening behaviour.
Nowadays bullying can happen anywhere, at home, in school and now online as well. Unfortunately, due to the nature of social media and phones these days, cyberbullying can follow a child 24/7.
You are probably aware of some of the signs. Things going missing, problems with sleeping and eating, stealing, unexpected bruises and being afraid to go to school are just some of these signs. Bullied children can often behave as a bully themselves.
If your child is being bullied and they have already told you that is a fantastic first step. If you suspect that something is going on then please contact me for an informal chat and we can discuss the next steps to get them on the correct path and the help and support they need.
We all have times when we lack confidence and do not feel good about ourselves.
When low self-esteem or a lack of confidence becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our mental health and our day-to-day lives.
When we have healthy self-esteem, we tend to feel positive about ourselves and about life in general. It makes us better able to deal with life’s ups and downs.
When our self-esteem and confidence are low, we tend to see ourselves and our life in a more negative and critical light. We also feel less able to take on the challenges that life throws at us.
For some reason, we tell ourselves that we aren’t good enough and that often affects how we cope with any problem that comes our way, no matter how small.
By learning how to explore how your mind works, by teaching you techniques and a different way of thinking it wont be long before your confidence will be soaring, and should it dip you will know how to get yourself back on track.
Call me to discuss this and my other methods for helping with confidence and self esteem issues. I’d love to help you.
It is normal to feel worried about exams. Whether you are the parent trying to support your child. or you are the child whose life feels so stressful worrying about exams and then your future.
If you child is worried, they are anxious or depressed, or you have noticed sleeping or behavioural issues then I can help.
Call me for a chat so I can support you and your child to get through this difficult time and give them ways to cope and help to relieve their stress and anxiety.
Call me so we can find an effective way for you to take control of your fear or phobia and start living again!
How much has changed as the years go by! Social media now is the main source of connection between both young and old.
Being connected to others helps us to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness.
Being socially connected to others can ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost self-worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even add years to your life. On the flip side, lacking strong social connections can pose a serious risk to your mental and emotional health.
Many of our youngsters in particular believe their whole live revolves around their smart phones and the social media connection. However it appears to have some major downfalls that many do not see. Bullying can happen 24/7 and many of my young clients felt it was necessary to reply to a text in the early hours of the morning or else they would be bullied at school or college. Others have used it to send inappropriate images to other users. Often pressurised without understanding the consequences of such an action.
In today’s world, it’s important to remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world human connection. Ironically for a technology that’s designed to bring people closer together, spending too much time engaging with social media can actually make you feel more lonely and isolated—and exacerbate mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
If you or your child is spending an excessive amount of time on social media and feelings of sadness, dissatisfaction, frustration, or loneliness are impacting life, it may be time to re-examine how this is for them or you.
Call me and we can chat about the best way to support your young person or you yourself going forward.
Most children get anxious when thinking of transitioning to a new school or leaving one school and entering middle or senior school.
College and university are also triggers for anxiety, worrying about the grades they get, whether it will allow them to take the course they want to. Even the thought of the taster days has thrown many of my clients into a downward spiral, where overwhelming thoughts and worries consume them.
There are so many factors to consider and being able to talk to someone, to have techniques on how to cope if all becomes too much, and a safe place to explore all of this. This is where I come in.
Reducing difficulties during change by even a small amount can make a big difference to many children, whatever their age.
Call me so we can discuss your child and how I can best help your child.
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