Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service

30/10/2025

We see you. We see your anxiety. And your anxiety sees you.

You wake up already scanning the day for danger. Your chest tightens before your feet even touch the floor. You rehearse conversations in your head, just in case. You feel like you’re constantly walking a mental tightrope—one wrong thought and everything could unravel.

You smile, you function, you show up. But inside, it’s chaos. The “what ifs” never stop. The fear of being judged, misunderstood, or not enough—it’s exhausting. And the worst part? You feel like you should be able to “just get over it.”

But anxiety isn’t weakness. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you, even when there’s no real threat. It’s your mind doing overtime, trying to control the uncontrollable.

💬 Now, imagine this…

You sit in a room with someone who doesn’t rush you, doesn’t judge you, and doesn’t try to fix you. They listen. They help you untangle the knots in your thoughts. They teach you how to breathe again—not just with your lungs, but with your whole being.
Therapy isn’t about being broken. It’s about understanding your patterns, your triggers, and your story. It’s about learning how to respond to anxiety instead of being ruled by it.

Here’s what therapy can offer you:

🛠️ Tools to calm your nervous system when it’s in overdrive
🧩 Clarity around your thoughts so they stop feeling like a tangled mess
🗣️ A safe space to say the things you’ve never said out loud
🧠 Techniques to challenge anxious thinking and build new mental habits
💪 Confidence to face situations you used to avoid
🌱 A deeper understanding of yourself and why you feel the way you do
🤝 Support from someone who’s trained to walk beside you through the storm

Therapy can help you turn down the volume of fear. It can help you build a life that feels less like survival and more like living.
So, if your inner world feels heavy, chaotic, or loud—know this: healing is possible. Change is possible. Feeling better is possible. Getting on in life is possible. And you deserve it.

🕊️ You don’t have to carry this alone anymore.

👉 If this post speaks to you, reach out. Get in touch and take that brave first step and look into therapy. You’re not weak for needing help—you’re strong for wanting change. Let’s talk. Let’s change. Let’s make life better again. You’re not alone.

Our email and website are in the comments below. We can offer in-person appointments at our centre in Glasgow city centre or online appointments to anyone across the UK. Hybrid appointments are also possible with some of our therapists.

We work with people of all ages, all genders, all nationalities, with a wide range of jobs and from all over the UK. So, you're not alone. Anxiety, stress, depression, grief, panic, trauma, work stress, body image, worry, difficult relationships, low self-esteem and self-worth distress and many other problems and concerns do not discrimiate - anyone can find themselves in a place where the don't feel good about themselves, or their thoughts, or their feelings, or their memories or their lives. And, we could all do with a wee bit of help and support sometimes, couldn't we? It's time to take time out for you.

Speak soon,

Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS)

23/10/2025

Health Anxiety....What is It?

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16/10/2025

When anxiety creeps into your life you....

* Start feeling that dread of getting up in the morning and press 'snooze' multiple times to delay facing the day ahead

* You go to work or college with a headache, or a tight chest, or feel shaky or your heart beats fasts. And it's not the booze because you haven't had any. It's the anxiety and stress starting it's work on you again

* You make excuses so you can avoid giving that presentation at work; or delay that lunch date with a friend; or be alone so yo can have that extra cigarette or drink to take the edge off and help you feel more calm

* You over-prepare, over-clean, over-think, over-analyse, over-everything - because, if you do, things will 'go better' and if you don't...well, let's say, it's not pretty!

* You're exhausted with it all. Anxiety is tiring! Juggling too many plates and having too many eyes on the ball makes you want to hide away and sleep for as long as you can

* People get on your nerves and you feel bored, impatient and put-out. Yet, you always say 'yes' to things, even though you don't want to

* Everything just seems a hassle, causes stress and makes you feel like you've been put through the wringer. Even when you do have a spare moment, you don't even know how to rest and relax. You're so wound up you've no idea how to wind down

* You go over and over things in your mind, sometimes things from years ago that don't even matter anymore but they still make you feel anxiety, burned out, uptight, cautious, fearful, hypervigilant, hyper-alert. It's draining

* Are waking up at 2am every night worrying about if you locked the door, did you offend your colleague, have you got enough money for the bills, will you get to parent's evening on time, will everyone notice how red your cheeks are at the staff lunch, will someone remember that terrible joke you made at the family Christmas lunch back in 2001? And so on and on....

Ever hear yourself then saying 'why can't I just stop it?' or 'why can't I just get over it?' or 'why can't i just get a grip?' Yes? It just makes you feel even worse, doesn't it?

It's a vicious cycle, going around and around and around and ......

It is possible to stop that cycle. It is possible to stop your problems growing arms and legs. It is possible to feel less stressed, less anxious; less fearful, less worried.

It is possible to feel more in control, calmer, better about yourself and improve everyday life.

IT IS POSSIBLE

So, if you want some respite from anxiety, stress and worry, now's the time and place to start.

Imagine waking up in the morning without that dread feeling, without constant worry, will less stress, less anxiety and more calm, more confidence, more....ooomph!

Sound like something you might be interested in? Sound like something you want to work towards?

Yes?

If so, get in touch with us today to discover how therapy can help you to achieve this. We know what it's like to experience anxiety. We know first-hand how debilitating it can be. How it can take over life and cause you to miss out. So, we know how it important it is for you to get the right sort of help and support.

Which is where we come in.

You can work on your goals at your pace, during therapy that's tailored to your needs and preference, with one of our experienced, encouraging, supportive and friendly (yes, we're a friendly bunch!)

In-person (Glasgow) and online (UK-wide) appointments available on a weekly, fortnightly or twice-weekly basis - you decide. We also have a dietitian who supports those also looking to improve their physical health, stamina and energy levels through food and nutrition, so that's an option too, if you want it.

Get in touch now to find out how we can support you. Our contact details are in the comments below. Speak soon!

Best wishes,

Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS)

16/10/2025

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09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

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02/10/2025

It's time for action because, let's be honest, influencers, AI & self-help books are not............

We know how it feels to plaster on a smile and pretend you’re fine - but pretending never eases the heaviness inside.

So many people believe depression is simply about feeling sad. But what we see time and time again is exhaustion, guilt, and a sense of being stuck in quicksand.

If positive quotes alone could heal depression, our therapy room would be empty - but they don't touch the root of the struggle. It’s just not how our minds work.

It’s the same with anxiety, stress and trauma. Many clients have told us how they have been told that 'just think positive' and their anxiety, stress or trauma will get better. But, in reality, it often leaves them feeling more alone with their thoughts and feelings and memories.

Telling someone with anxiety to ‘just breathe’ is like telling someone in quicksand to just stand up in it. There’s also is a world of difference between running a hot bubble bath after a stressful day and sitting with a therapist who understands the impact of deep-rooted trauma or long-standing stress, anxiety or depression. These tips, while helpful on some level just won't repair the patterns that keep showing up - that takes deeper work.

Similarly, if you've tried self-help books or podcasts but still feel like nothing changes, there's a reason: information isn't the same as support. Listening to unqualified ‘influencers’ on social media or typing problems into AI and expecting a cure to all your problems isn’t going to help in the long-term either. In fact, it’s likely to make your problems worse over time.

If self-help tips, unqualified influencers and AI were enough, you wouldn’t still be lying awake at 2am with the same heavy thoughts. Healing needs more than bullet points, running relaxing baths and unqualified people giving out unsafe advice.

If quick-fix self-help books, influencers and AI actually worked, we wouldn’t see so many people still feeling stuck after reading shelves full of self-help books, watching endless videos by influencers or typing a multitude of problems into AI. Books, influencers and AI don’t care about you and your wellbeing.

Healing needs genuine human connection and professional support. It needs qualified and experienced professionals who genuinely care and prioritise your wellbeing. It needs people, like our team, who can help you see the bigger picture and who understand the difference between surface-level advice and deeper therapeutic work..

So, if you want to experience genuine care and connection with a qualified therapist or dietitian who can work with you on a tailored, individual basis to achieve long-lasting results and a REAL chance of healing and improving life, then get in touch with us now. Don’t wait until tomorrow – do it NOW. Make that choice today. We’re here, waiting. We've dropped our contact details in the comments below. It's time to take action. You know it.

Speak soon!

Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS)

02/10/2025

SPECIAL OFFER

1/2 PRICE THERAPY ROOM HIRE!!

We are now offering 1/2 price therapy room hire to all new room users for the rest of 2025. So, that's £7.50/hour instead of £15. Price returns to usual on 1st January. You MUST quote this code for the discount: SEPT50

So, if you're new to private practice and looking for a lovely space to work from in central Glasgow or are already in PP and looking for a new or additional location to work from, we can help.
Not only do we offer THERAPY AND COUNSELLING ROOM HIRE, but we also offer registered room users other freebies including:

* Access to our therapist networking group
* Discounts to any CPD our therapy and counselling practices offer
* Discounted clinical supervision, personal therapy and dietitian
* Discounted private practice coaching and mentoring
* Access to our specialist ED and BI supervision and consult group

Get in touch to find out about our therapy rooms (and other services). Book a viewing today and start your journey into private practice. Our details are in the comments below.

Best wishes,
Glasgow Therapy Rooms

22/09/2025

Waking Up with Dread?

Do you wake up feeling like the weight of the world is already on your shoulders, before you’ve even gotten out of bed? Does anxiety greet you the moment your eyes open, filling your mind with a to-do list that feels impossible to conquer?

Maybe you've started to feel stressed or depressed with it all and there's no way out of it all. Or maybe you're so tired feeling anxios. depressed or stressed out all the time that you don't have any time to spend time with family or doing things you enjoy and life is just passing you by.

You don’t have to live with this constant feeling of dread. Therapy can help you identify and address the sources of your anxiety, depression or stress, giving you the tools to greet each day with a sense of calm and control.

Imagine waking up with a clear mind, focused on the things that matter most to you.Imagine waking up and planning to do things that matter to you, that you enjoy, that make you feel 'you' again.

Take the first step towards that peace today. Reach out, and let’s talk.

We offer therapy/counselling and nutritional services that are tailored to you and which go at your pace. No hurry, no pressure, only patience, understanding, support and time and space to get your life going again.

Online (UK-wide) and in-person (Glasgow city centre) appointments available now with our skilled, supportive and understanding therapists and dietitians.

Let's get you booked in for an initial appointment and see where it takes you. Make that appointment today before life starts running away from you. Our contact details are in the comments below. Speak soon!

08/09/2025

Anxious? Depressed? Stressed? Just feeling off lately?

You're not crazy. You're not weak. You're just human — and you're not alone.

Life gets heavy sometimes. Maybe you're overthinking everything. Maybe you're feeling numb. Maybe you're just exhausted and don't know why.

It's okay to ask for help. Seriously.
Talking to someone who gets it can make a huge difference.

At Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS), we keep it real. No judgement. Just support, tools that actually help, and a space where you can breathe again.

Touch base with us if you’re ready to talk — or even if you're just thinking about it.

First steps don’t have to be big. And we're here, alongside you, the whole way.

Find out how we can support you and how you can start feeling a bit better again. Our contact details are in the comments below.

Let's chat soon!

Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS)

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08/09/2025

SPECIAL OFFER

1/2 PRICE THERAPY ROOM HIRE!!

We are now offering 1/2 price therapy room hire to all new room users for the rest of 2025. So, that's £7.50/hour instead of £15. Price returns to usual on 1st January. You MUST quote this code for the discount: SEPT50

So, if you're new to private practice and looking for a lovely space to work from in central Glasgow or are already in PP and looking for a new or additional location to work from, we can help.

Not only do we offer THERAPY AND COUNSELLING ROOM HIRE, but we also offer registered room users other freebies including:

* Access to our therapist networking group
* Discounts to any CPD our therapy and counselling practices offer
* Discounted clinical supervision, personal therapy and dietitian
* Discounted private practice coaching and mentoring
* Access to our specialist ED and BI supervision and consult group

Get in touch to find out about our therapy rooms (and other services). Book a viewing today and start your journey into private practice. Our details are in the comments below.

Best wishes,
Glasgow Therapy Rooms