Valley Counselling

16/12/2025

Mood boost:
Early winter in Hertfordshire. Walking through mud, horse tracks and flint. Pausing to look up and seeing this.

13/12/2025

There are hundreds of reasons people choose now to be the moment they contact GamCare’s free, National Gambling Helpline.

From money and debt stresses to a partner or relative’s gambling; people contact GamCare for confidential, expert advice on a whole range of topics.

If you need support, we're always just a phone call or text away. Contact us now on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for live chat options.

13/12/2025

09/11/2025

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10/09/2025

Try to talk through your distress first with a friend or professional … there may be a better way forward. You deserve the chance.

15/10/2024

⚖️ It's important to keep balance when gambling. Don’t let it overflow into your mental health. Need help maintaining balance?
📞 Call our confidential Helpline on 0808 8020 133
💻 Chat with us online at http://gamcare.org.uk

04/10/2024

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“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry is part of our “Poetry Films” series, which features animated interpretations of beloved poems from our archive. ...

07/09/2024

Ben Jones ended up behind bars after his addiction spiralled out of control.

03/06/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/01/the-truth-about-adhd-and-autism-how-many-people-have-it-what-causes-it-and-why-are-diagnoses-soaring?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR363-hUpoT1DHaGkio3RMM5V2_GjXc-G1ncOJnZ7l_XPZOkAeNB7evM4gE_aem_ATrW9fUtHx5Z4fZmzwXLrO6KO3XKNEMJWS4XxFLW0OMbPoTJHdl2P2OnLZpMca-5-0RUSgHnfsVzBk5b1diuOeAa =1717232867

Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, social science and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives

28/04/2024

https://apple.news/AZZvJRnfLR0u7uf8cV1Q-uQ

Psychiatrists are at long last starting to connect the dots