Lindsay Manfredi Counselling & Psychotherapy

17/05/2023

If you click on the images, descriptions of the feeling of anxiety are highlighted, some great insights.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists, (BACP) and can be contacted through them or directly if any of the below resonates or your anxiety is getting too much.

10/05/2023

Its been quite a while since I posted. I have taken some time away to process the loss of someone hugely important to me. Having that time away has allowed me to process my emotions, thoughts and whole sense of self. I now feel ready and resilient enough to re-engage. Without this time to go through the highs and lows of grief, to re-adjust myself to a new way of being, I am sure I would not feel as ready to go forward as I do now.

I was considering...when we are dealing with issues that are uncomfortable, often we can hold things in, push them down deep, saying 'well there's a lot worse off than me', not deal with 'stuff' and allow ourselves to feel rubbish while never really allowing the 'issue' to come up, be dealt with and processed.

My recent experience has shown me that if we give ourselves permission to accept and process the highs & lows of what we are experiencing, healing and peace come much quicker.

22/06/2021

Nationally, 5.5%of adults say thatthey often or always feel lonely. Notts Self Help have produced a great guide for those feel lonely or isolated. Please like and share to help anyone effected by lonliness

Nottinghamshire County Council is joining the Let’s Talk Loneliness Campaign to mark Loneliness Awareness Week between 14 and 18 June 2021. The week aims to raise awareness of loneliness and encourages people to speak openly about it. After a year of lockdowns, social distancing, and restrictions,...

17/10/2020

Morning everyone as promised I have opened up some more slots over the next couple of weeks for new clients. Availability is limited so please DM me to check dates and times. Virtual appointments are available if you are concerned about the new restrictions but please be assured my face to face consultations are completely Covid safe with all necessary precautions taken.

06/10/2020

As World Mental Health Day approaches this Saturday I am curious about how people view their mental health. How is your mental health? Do you know how to get help if you need it? Over the coming days I will be sharing lots of information about symptoms, signs and ways to get help. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on mental health - please DM me if you need personal support.

28/09/2020

Fear creates anxiety. The media are very good at producing mass fear at the moment. On a daily basis you can hardly turn on the TV or radio or check social media without reading headlines about the "second wave" or that we are "heading for lockdown". These messages are sensational but they are also scary. As I have chatted to friends and family over the last week I feel the sense of panic around Covid is starting to creep back in and create anxious feelings for people. Try to remember it is really important to acknowledge that this may be making you anxious and take a step back. Watch less news, stay off social media if it helps and do something that you really enjoy. Just a walk in the fresh air or a coffee with a friend can really help to clear the mind. If you feel that your anxiety is taking over please feel free to DM me and we can talk about how I can help.

28/09/2020

Fear creates anxiety. The media are very good at producing mass fear at the moment. On a daily basis you can hardly turn on the TV or radio or check social media without reading headlines about the "second wave" or that we are "heading for lockdown". These messages are sensational but they are also scary. As I have chatted to friends and family over the last week I feel the sense of panic around Covid is starting to creep back in and create anxious feelings for people. Try to remember it is really important to acknowledge that this may be making you anxious and take a step back. Watch less news, stay off social media if it helps and do something that you really enjoy. Just a walk in the fresh air or a coffee with a friend can really help to clear the mind. If you feel that your anxiety is taking over please feel free to DM me and we can talk about how I can help.

10/09/2020

Please join me at 8pm tonight

08/09/2020

With World Su***de Prevention Day nearly here I thought I would share this useful graphic which highlights some of the warning signs of su***de. Remember if you think someone is in immediate danger call 999. If you would just like a general chat about mental health and how I can help please DM me your details and I can arrange a callback.

27/08/2020

Depression can often be very hard for both parties in a relationship. There are some good tips in this article about how to deal with issues you may face if your partner is suffering with depression. If you would like to talk to me about how I can help and support you or your partner DM me your details and I will call you back
https://www.livescience.com/45568-tips-dealing-depression-spouse-partner.html

22/08/2020

This is a very worrying statistic. If depression is causing issues in your life and you would like to have an informal chat with me about how I can help please send me a DM.

Figures suggest one in five adults in Britain are experiencing depressive symptoms.

20/08/2020

Evaluation of the work I do is very important but also enlightening. With permission from Matt (name changed to protect identity) I am sharing his recent comments about his experience of deciding to engage in therapy. His hope is to encourage other men who may be going through similar situations.