Counselling & EMDR Services

07/11/2025

How can I fill myself up again?
I unplug and listen, silently x
www.blobtree.com

07/11/2025

Feeling tired, overwhelmed? Opening up is the first step towards finding solutions.

06/11/2025

It’s Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health, including mental health. Many dads struggle in silence, feeling pressure to stay strong for their families. But taking care of your mental health is one of the best ways to care for those you love. To read more, visit: https://www.familyaware.org/mental-health-for-dads-how-is-your-mood-affecting-your-family/

05/11/2025

03/11/2025

There’s this idea that healing looks obvious. And that it looks pretty.

That it looks like matcha lattes, lululemon tights and yoga at sunrise. It looks like hustling in a busy business and laughing loudly with friends over dinner. It looks like hiking with your partner or sweating at reformer.

And while all of those things may be present in your healing journey... here’s what else is:

- sitting on the floor in your shower rocking gently
- letting yourself lie on the couch instead of cleaning the house
- taking a gentle exhale as your kid throws a tantrum
- moving slower down supermarket isles
- allowing someone to witness you cry
- resting. Just simply resting.

So many of us with histories of chronic stress, anxiety or trauma have a very strained relationship with rest.

At first, it feels unsettling. Uncomfortable. Even dangerous. We feel unproductive, lazy and guilty. When we try to rest we feel restless, our minds are busy and our fingers reach for phones to scroll.

BUT - in time we can teach our bodies that rest is allowed, it is safe and sacred.

And sometimes, that is healing.

21/10/2025

Not sure if you’re ready to talk? You’re still welcome to come along to our groups. ❤️

The ‘talking ball’ at our groups is great for making sure that guys never feel any pressure to talk. The ball gets passed to each guy when it’s their turn to talk, if you’re not ready, simply pass it along.

You can take it all at your own pace.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.

No fees. No booking. No registration. Open to any man 18+ every Monday 7-9PM (excluding bank holidays) 👌

06/10/2025

Many parents used to—and still do—suffer in silence when they have a miscarriage.

We want you to know that it's okay to talk about the baby you miscarried, no matter how early in pregnancy you were or how long you knew you were pregnant.

Your grief matters.
Your tiny baby matters.

06/10/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for as we explore the theme of "With Survivors, Always.”

Throughout the month, we'll be diving into conversations about promoting healthy relationships, increasing awareness, education on what abuse is, & more. What do you want to learn this DVAM?

Follow us on our socials to stay in the loop. 🤝

Remember, you are not alone. Advocates are available for you 24/7 💜

📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
💬 “START” to 88788
💻 Chat: the hotline.org

21/09/2025

If you need support in attending health care appointments as a survivor of sexual abuse, there are cards to hand to health care professionals if you you are not feeling safe and find them triggering.

https://thesurvivorstrust.org/training/healthcare-resources-for-survivors/

Patient Information Cards

21/09/2025

Feelings are signals to us
Feelings are not instructions x
www.blobtree.com

29/08/2025

Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone, in any relationship.

Around 25% of LGBTQ+ individuals experience violent, abusive, or threatening relationships with partners or ex-partners. This is also underreported and those in abusive relationships are often afraid of revealing their sexuality or gender identity, or the nature of their relationship.
Be Free provide specialist support to people in Pendle and Rossendale affected by Domestic Abuse, you can access support anonymously if you are not ready to share your personal information. We are here to improve your safety, help you to explore your options and choices and provide emotional support.
You can make contact with us in the following ways…
📞 Helpline - 01282 726000
✉️ Email - befree@p-a-c.org.uk
💬 Live chat - www.p-a-c.org.uk