Morning! If anyone wants me on Threads, you can find me as @gw_psychotherapy. Maybe see you over there! threads.net/@gw_psychother…

Come be part of the dress rehearsal - open to counsellors and trainee counsellors.

Please RT and share. Spaces are limited and given on a first come, first served basis.

Bedtime procrastination can affect how much sleep we get each night.

UKCP psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith urges us to be compassionate when looking for better ways to sleep. Read her advice in Stylist Magazine Katie Rosseinsky: ow.ly/qEqZ50LGXV6 #Sleep #Scrolling

‘Whether it’s family expectations at Christmas, ground rules in a new relationship or the demands of working from home, people are always overstepping boundaries. But how do you establish a limit – and then stick to it?’ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Were you a ‘parentified child’? Parentification occurs when parents rely on their child to take care of their needs as mediator, friend or carer, which may have a cost for the child’s own inner stability and development. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Committing to a new career in psychotherapy 7 years ago proved to be one of my best life decisions! It’s been over 5 years since I left academia and I have not a single regret.

Research shows that spending time in wooded landscapes improves cardiovascular and immune system health and relieves depression, anxiety, anger, confusion and fatigue. theguardian.com/environment/20…

There are all kinds of reasons why we might find it hard to make friends, especially as we get older. Psychotherapists offer some advice about making friends at any age in this blog:

‘There is stronger evidence than ever before that movement not only improves your mental health, but also protects it.’ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Not ‘woke’ (whatever that means) but brave: “Talking to each other saves lives”.

Carolyn Spring explains why personal therapy is one of the least selfish things you can do for yourself …

Want to become a #psychotherapist ?

Our online Open Day is on Sat 11 June for PG Advanced Diplomas (level 7) in #Integrative & #Gestalt #Psychotherapy !

Find out about our courses at tinyurl.com/WPI-Open-Day

#TherapistsConnect #TraineeTalk UKCP @ncs_counselling

Wildlife across the world is facing mass extinction. In the UK alone a quarter of mammals are at imminent risk of disappearing. I just signed Friends of the Earth's petition to demand the government acts to prevent mass extinction. Here’s the link: act.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/ask-g…

Discovering the colours attributed to noises has pleased me immensely. Pink is the new white!

Join us for the launch of #TalkingAntiRacism , a new series of talks discussing anti-racism.

Nova Reid, will join Prof Matt Williams, Director of HateLab to discuss her new book #TheGoodAlly , which asks how do we truly become actively anti-racist?

➡️ go.cf.ac.uk/TalkingAntiRac…

Psychotherapy is uniquely placed to address emerging mental health needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find out more about what psychotherapy is and its unique value here: psychotherapy.org.uk/seeking-therap… #PsychotherapyDay

Our research with YouGov highlights the long-lasting psychological impact of COVID-19.

We are urging key decision-makers to implement a genuine choice of talking therapies in the NHS to combat this impending crisis. Read our findings: ow.ly/pIYV50G9G7A #PsychotherapyDay

The impact upon us of trauma may begin when we are in the womb and continue to adult life…

We partnered with YouGov and polled 2,000 UK adults to discover how COVID-19 impacted mental health services.

More than half of respondents whose mental health had been affected as a result of the pandemic encountered barriers to accessing support: ow.ly/bmik50FW9Ks

I designed a new logo for my Garthine Walker Psychotherapy practice and I must say I am quite pleased with it 🙂 #TherapistsConnect