Platfform Wellbeing

22/01/2026

💻New workshop dates are now available for our open sessions on vicarious trauma, available for people with safeguarding responsibilities working in Wales. Whether you work in a school, charity, community setting, or volunteer role, we know this work can come with its own pressures.

These sessions offer a space to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to support your own wellbeing as well as the people you work with, particularly when things are tough.

Thanks to funding from WCVA | CGGC, we can offer the following sessions:

📅29th January, 9.30am - 12.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vicarious-trauma-training-wcva-funded-tickets-1981107455730?aff=oddtdtcreator


📅17th February, 9.30am - 12.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vicarious-trauma-training-wcva-funded-tickets-1981109956209?aff=oddtdtcreator


📅9th March, 9.30am - 12.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vicarious-trauma-training-wcva-funded-tickets-1981115575015?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/01/2026

On Thursday 12 February, online, we’re hosting an event where we’ll share evidence from the lived experience of diagnosis and treatment of Personality Disorder, and look at what needs to change.

The evidence is based on experiences shared with Platfform by 30 people, mostly women. The majority suffered traumatic experiences before diagnosis, as well as after.

These experiences are hard to listen to, and include instances where diagnosis masked trauma and imposed stigma, presenting barriers to recovery.

We recognise that people may have similar or differing experiences of this diagnosis. That’s why we want as many people as possible who care about the treatment and wellbeing of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties to join us.

Sign up to join the event here:

Platfform has spent two years hearing real stories from people who have received this diagnosis. This new report shows what we found.

21/01/2026

“Staff remain in these roles because of a genuine commitment to the people we support,” explains Kirsty, who manages a team in one of our supported housing projects.

The team face challenging situations regularly, but they keep going. Because someone has to, and because the alternative is that people facing homelessness simply go without support.

The Housing Support Grant is what allows these services to exist at all, which is why it needs protecting and uplifting to match the real living wage - so that staff in these services can afford to stay in their posts.

Link to Kirsty’s look behind the scenes of what it takes to offer this kind of support every day in the comments

07/01/2026

For some people, talking openly about anxiety can sometimes help bring clarity about their thoughts and concerns.

Talking to a professional about how you are feeling, and why you’re feeling it, can lead to a better understanding of the things that add to and shape your anxiety.

This may help you see things from a different angle, making anxiety easier to manage. It may also help you find ways to manage during the times when your anxiety is heightened.

We have a team of experienced therapists who work with you to help find ways to move forward that work for you. Get started and book your first appointment today through our website

02/01/2026

Talking things through in a safe, supportive space can help us make sense of our feelings and experiences and feel more connected to ourselves.

We can:
💜 Understand how and why they show up in our bodies
💜 Get curious about how our families and communities shape our beliefs
💜 Explore our go to behaviours
💜 Recognise and understand the context of what we're feeling or thinking

We have a range of therapists, here to support online, by phone or face to face in and .


Ready to start? -platfformwellbeing.com

29/12/2025

Connection to self is about acceptance and love for who you are. Sometimes, having a safe space to talk things through can make all the difference.

Talking can sometimes help people to gain clarity about their thoughts, concerns and past experiences. Discussing how you are feeling, and why you’re feeling it, can lead to a better understanding of the things that add to and shape you.

If counselling feels like the right step, our team of experienced therapists are here to help

25/12/2025

Wishing you a peaceful time, however you are celebrating today.

It can be a difficult time for some people, feeling stressed, isolated, or uncertain of the future. If you can, reach out to people who may be struggling. Extend kindness to yourself too, you’re doing what you can.

If you’re facing a tough time, you can call the National Mental Health support line on 111-press 2, or the Samaritans 116 123.

23/12/2025

Our previous webinar focused on navigating the festive season and ways to look after yourself if things are feeling tough. In this segment, Kath and Tracey discuss grief and loneliness.

💬"Give yourself permission to feel your emotions. Talk to somebody, be open about how are you are experiencing things. Its ok to not feel happy over Christmas”.

📽️ The full webinar and slides are available: https://www.platfformwellbeing.com/blog/coping-with-christmas/

19/12/2025

💬 A quick heads-up
We’re experiencing some temporary issues with our landline.

If you can’t get through to our counselling service, please call 07788 314975 instead.

Thank you for bearing with us

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Opening Hours 🎄✨

📢 Our Cardiff and Swansea spaces will be taking a little holiday break from Tuesday 24th at 3pm and will be back on Thursday 2nd January 2026. ✨

However, our Platfform Wellbeing Counselling service is available online and over the phone on 27th 30th and 31st December (depending on counsellor availability)

Are you thinking about starting counselling? Book your first initial appointment on our website: https://www.platfformwellbeing.com/counselling-talking-therapies/

17/12/2025

The festive period can bring up a mix of emotions. For some people, this time of year can feel difficult. Some people might be feeling low, lonely, or overwhelmed and the pressure to be joyful and connected can make things feel even more intense.

Pressures can feel bigger at this time of year, financial worries, relationship tensions, or simply the sense that life doesn’t look the way we think it’s supposed to, or perhaps you’re experiencing grief and loss.

In one of our previous webinars, our counsellors explored some of the challenges that can come up around Christmas, and shared thoughtful, compassionate ways to navigate them.

There’s no “perfect” Christmas: choose what brings you joy and celebrate in a way that's right for you. If redecorating your kitchen on Christmas Day brings you joy, go for it!

👉 Watch the webinar: https://youtu.be/OcR0DY5Go84?si=dqrtVKbRAsSdzKAS

12/12/2025

We’re SO excited to share this! 🎉

We’ve passed our British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation annual review with flying colours 🥳🙌

We're among a small group of services in Wales meeting the highest standards in ethical practice, quality assurance, and service delivery

A huge thank you to our incredible team 👏Your hard work and ongoing commitment to delivering people-focused, trauma-informed support truly makes a difference, especially when it’s needed most.