Therapy Directory
Therapy Directory
It really is a great day to start a new week with continued, endless possibilities like this.
I am proudly listed as a Therapist as well as a Coach within the directories.
The team are super passionate about the promotion of benefits within complementary and alternative healing/ therapies.
You might have a health condition that could benefit from a form of therapy alongside medical treatment, or you may be looking for ways to reduce stress. You may simply be looking to better your over well-being.
Whatever your reason, know that it is possible and support is available. I am right here.
Life Coach Directory
Life Coach Directory
Life Coach Directory made it their mission to connect you with a qualified coach. They wanted to make it easier for you to connect with a coach for whatever change you’re looking for - whether it’s in your personal life or professional life. Life Coach Directory connects you with coaches across the UK while sharing articles, events and self-help resources to support you on your journey.
Whether you’re ready to hire a coach, want to learn more about the benefits or are simply interested in personal development, their aim is to be the hand to guide you on your way.
March | 2021
F E E D B A C K
2018:
Me: "Can I ask why I wasn't chosen as the Training provider please - feedback helps me to reflect and do better. I want to grow my business knowing what clients, like yourself are looking for."
Potential client: "Sure. You have the skill set, no question. But you have no website Lucy, with no reviews or examples of your work."
That very day - I made my own website. Although small and less fancy than some - it allows people to see more of what I do and who I am.
The increase of work was noticeably different by the beginning of 2019. I listened. I grew.
It's a pretty vulnerable space - putting yourself out there to hear other people's opinion of you.
Receiving feedback from clients and colleagues helps me to become more self-aware.
I gain knowledge in my strengths and address the areas I need to work on more. I also get to see how others perceive me.
Feedback helps people to see how their own behaviours might impact other people.
As a Professional Training Instructor for over 15 years - this is an area I feel very confident within.
It's an important part of any teacher/ tutor/ training qualification too.
Knowing my abilities, undoubtedly helps me in my role as a Mental Health Therapist - when challenging the difficult emotions, thoughts and feelings within a client.
When supporting people through recovery or difficult chapters in their lives.
As a Professional Training Instructor - increasing my own skill set and using my experiences to help other address and reach their full potential is heart warming.
My services have been personally and professionally recommended by word of mouth for the past 3 years, since Founding my own business - and that makes me feel like celebrating my successes.
Have A Word 😉
It works wonders !
Lucy
Take a Moment
October 2020
For the last 10 years, photographer Ray Burmiston has been asking his famous subjects to pause during their shoot, close their eyes and take a moment. The idea was to help them gather themselves, imagine that they were somewhere calm and refresh their connection to the camera. The result was a poignant moment captured. Recognising that we need to come together as a collective to take a moment right now, Ray is inviting us to upload our own portraits to join the gallery, while raising money for mental health charity Mind.
Have a read over what it is all about and how you can join in:
https://takeamoment.uk/about.html
Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2020
World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2020
Get ready for World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2020, as we call on everyone to open up to mental health, to talk and to listen.
We all deserve to feel safe and supported when talking about our mental health. But too often, mental health stigma leaves people feeling isolated and ashamed. At worst, it prevents people getting support, finding employment or having open conversations.
Coronavirus and mental health: Supporting someone during Covid-19
Supporting someone during Covid-19
Lots of us are feeling worried about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. While the focus is often on physical health, it's important to remember the impact on our mental health too. You don't need to be an expert on mental health to be there for someone. Think about using our three top tips:
1) Check in
You might not be able to meet face-to-face, but picking up the phone, having a video call, starting a group chat or messaging someone on social media lets them know you are there to talk and ready to listen.
2) Listen and reflect
Whether you have a mental health problem or not, this will be a challenging time for our mental health and wellbeing. If someone opens up to you, remember that you don't need to fix things or offer advice. Often just listening, and showing you take them seriously, can help someone to manage.
3) Ask questions
Ask how people are managing, and ask again if you're worried they aren't sharing the full picture. Asking again, with interest, can help someone to open up and explore what they're feeling.
Facebook
I interact as frequently as possible on my Facebook page, reading messages that people privately send me or publicly comment. I am thankful for them all.
The Facebook page is a training and awareness page supporting mental health education. This includes vulnerable and personal feelings being consistently shared - all disrespectful or inappropriate comments shall be removed.
If you or someone you know needs support or is in crisis, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or [email protected] - the Samaritans are open 24/7.
Thank you for your support.
Depression and Me
MHFA England | Instructor
Depression and Me
MHFA England | Instructor
News
News
Creating a stigma free school
Creating a stigma free school
29th June 2019
Cynthia Rowe, Head Teacher at How Wood Primary School and Nursery in St Albans, discusses how Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training has helped create a community within their school where mental health is destigmatised and staff are confident and comfortable opening up to their colleagues.
Whatever you are going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
Whatever you are going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
Mind in Mid Herts is a local mental health voluntary service, which I proudly support as part of their Stepping Stones project. The aim is to provide a service which will help prepare for discharge by ensuring relevant knowledge of local community support agencies.
The scheme also offers up to 8 weeks one to one community support where required. I support a focused organisation and help maintain the social inclusion - building individuals confidence and self-esteem.
Reflection 2020
Reflection 2020
1st January 2020
WOW, it's almost done NYD - today has been reflective.
I've been at home with my family all day, in my pyjamas just breathing and smiling. I thought about 2019 and all that it was.
I am so positive for 2020 - I feel ready.
I will work harder on caring LESS about the people who are nothing.
Really, nothing - nothing to me and my vision. Which is super hard for someone who cares about everyone and thinks that thoughts are a lesson in one way or another, even when they come from people who are unkind and project negatively onto me.
I try and remember that it's always about them, not who I am.
Changing how I react will always be a process. Why can't everyone be kinder? Especially women. Especially people I once called friends. It's just the way it is.
2020 - my fire is brighter than ever. Keep focused. Keep kind.
Happy New Year
Lucy
Please search @HaveAWord2 on Facebook for more like this.
"Where's Your Head At?"
"Where's Your Head At?"
is calling for employers and politicians to commit to treating mental and physical health equally in the workplace.
The campaign is led by Bauer Media UK, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon MBE.
The group is leading calls from the public and employers for a change in legislation to ensure the Health and Safety First-Aid Regulations 1981 are explicit that First Aid obligations relate to both our mental and physical health.
"Where's Your Head At?" is also calling for organisations to strive to implement the Thriving at Work review’s six core standards for a mentally healthy workplace, which include raising mental health awareness and encouraging conversation about the support available.
At the centre of the campaign is a vision of a mentally healthy working world where people’s mental health is supported and protected, and where wellbeing is at the heart of all we do. In this world:
- We bring our whole selves to work
- We can talk openly about our mental health
- We are not afraid to ask for support when we need it
- And we thrive in work and life
Its calls are supported by a public petition and Workplace Manifesto, which continue to receive overwhelming support from the general public, employers and politicians. To date over 200,000 people have signed the petition, whilst 80 MPs and around 500 employers have given their backing to the campaign’s Manifesto.
Facebook
@HaveAWord2 Facebook community is growing each week.
I created the Facebook page when registering the business in September 2018.
Follow me, with a LIKE to keep up to date with my Psychodynamic Counselling journey, Volunteering or to read some of my reflective thoughts surrounding Mental Health.
Mental Health - Working From Home
Mental Health - Working From Home
As more organisations move to online working, human connections are more important than ever. Here are some ways to support your mental health, reduce feelings of isolation, and feel connected with colleagues while working remotely.
March 2020NHS Volunteer Responders
NHS Volunteer Responders
NHS Volunteer Responders has been set up to support the NHS and the care sector during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our doctors, nurses, those working in local authorities and other professionals, will be able to refer people in to NHS Volunteer Responders and be confident that they have been matched with a reliable, named volunteer.
This programme enables volunteers to provide care or to help a vulnerable person, which is permitted under the new rules announced by the Government on 23rd March 2020. Join me and sign up below.
Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Answer 5 quick questions to get your free plan with tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep, boost your mood and feel more in control.