University. It is a big deal, for both the parent and the child.
For some, it is a lifelong goal, and for others a last-minute decision. As parents, our children going to University can be a daunting time. It is a whole new adjustment, and it can cause anxiety for both parties.
We constantly see the university experience […]
Mental health, we all have it. But what is it?
Mental health includes our emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think, behave and sleep. Mental health is considered to be on a continuum meaning it’s something we all have, which can vary from person to person, depending on our circumstances. So when does mental health […]
This week is national action for brain injury week and the theme is social isolation. In this blog post, I will be explaining why social isolation can be a very common issue following a brain injury and how we can help.
It can be a time of huge change for each […]
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by The Mental Health Foundation and has been running for over 21 years in the UK. It has since grown into the biggest national awareness event to date. Its aim is to start an open conversation about mental health, and gives people the opportunity to share stories, experiences […]
After months of uncertainty, restrictions are beginning to lift in the UK, the prospect of ‘normality’ is closer than ever.
But how are you feeling? For many, the excitement may be highly motivating, but for others, they could be feeling extremely anxious about what the future may look like. But it’s okay to also feel a mix […]
Another client who achieved great results was Andrew*.
Andrew referred himself to us at the suggestion of a family friend. They were concerned about his deterioration in his mood and unhealthy lifestyle.
We found that Andrew had always been a high flyer and continued to set himself very high targets for achievement. He was especially […]
In this blog, we will be explaining what occupational therapy is, why you would need to see us and how we work.
Occupational therapy (OT) is a science degree-based, health profession, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Occupational therapy is a very […]
We worked with a lady who we are going to call Sarah*.
Sarah was a Senior Executive. We first met her in 2019 when conducting training at her workplace which focused on keeping the workplace healthy and reducing absenteeism.
Sarah contacted us in confidence after the training and said: “I can relate to some […]
As Occupational Therapists, we know just how important workplace health is.
Pre COVID-19, workplace health was not commonly spoken about. However, since the beginning of the pandemic and the huge rise in working from home, it’s really taken to the spotlight, especially as its all too easy to mask our wellbeing behind a screen.
We worked with a Lawyer, Simon*, who had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
Simon was 42 years old with a wife and children. He was a senior partner in a law firm and was highly successful in his job. He was also extremely anxious about failing or not succeeding in some way. Although Simon didn’t want to practice law […]
