Nottingham Counselling Service

18/03/2023

I was pleased to be the main speaker at the BHAG prelaunch event 22 February 2023 held at Take1 Studio, Hyson Green, Nottingham.

01/12/2022

The EMAHSN are looking for new members from African and Caribbean backgrounds to join it’s Patient Public Involvement Senate
Information link here.
https://emahsn.org.uk/our-work/patient-and-public-involvement/ppi-senate


Shahnaz Aziz
Patient and Public Leadership Lead
East Midlands Academic Health Science Network

EMAHSN ignites innovation - bringing together the NHS, universities, industry, third sector and social care to transform the health of East Midland’s residents and stimulate economic growth.

28/11/2022

Proud to share NCS were awarded, UK Enterprise Awards 2022 - Best Individual & Couples Counselling Service - Nottinghamshire. Thanks to all our supporters, staff and volunteers.

26/11/2022

We support the BACP new Bursary Scheme to encourage more diversity in the therapeutic market.

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26/11/2022

To all brethren’s please look look after you health . We help to change lives.

"A life-changing aspect of the first time I ever had therapy, was simply going into a room with someone who was just going to accept me for whatever I was." A…

17/07/2021

Did you know that memory loss can be a symptom of depression & anxiety? Blurt Foundation explain why.

https://www.blurtitout.org/2020/07/09/depression-anxiety-memory-loss/

15/07/2021

Rumination & constant worry are symptoms of stress. By learning to live in a mindful and meditative way, we can help alleviate that stress and become aware of opportunity.

If you're looking to reduce the stress in your life, our online, Tutor led Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) could be of help to you.

For more information and to experience a short guided meditation, go to our website & search .

13/07/2021

The Humanistic approach to therapy promotes self-development and personal growth. A Humanistic Therapist will use a combination of several types of therapy to suit the specific needs of the client and will encourage taking responsibility for their thoughts and actions by exploring and thinking out their feelings

For more information about the different types of therapy, please visit our Mental Health Guide on our website.

11/07/2021

There are lots of different types of Anxiety. Anxiety symptoms can also be symptomatic of other mental health conditions too.

If it's affecting you in a way that is preventing you from engaging in day to day activities, socially or at work, you may need support.

For more information about Anxiety and other Mental Health conditions, go to our Mental Health Guide on the website where you can also self refer.

https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/debunking-mental-health-a-z

08/07/2021

We understand that taking the decision to get support for your mental health can be daunting. If you'd like to understand how we have already helped some of our clients, you can read their stories on our website.

https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/client-stories

06/07/2021

Menopause. Every woman will go through it at some point in their lives and yet it's only now entering the universal conversation space.

Menopause carries many different symptoms & it can have a profound effect on Mental Health. Training and understanding of this biolgoical event that affects 50% of the population is frustratingly not wide spread. have reported that Menopause Experts Group are starting training for men (and women), around the subject. 🙌

https://happiful.com/health-service-launches-free-menopause-training-course-for-men/

There are loads of articles & blogs on the Menopause Experts website so if you are affected, or know someone who is, it's worth taking a look.

03/07/2021

STRESS. It's one of the biggest influences in our day to day lives.

Our new Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course uses meditation & mindfulness training to help you gain clarity about the options & opportunities available to you & to manage your symptoms. Held online, our MBSR Tutor Lesley will guide you through the learning and practice.

You can find out more on our website and we have placed a sample meditation practice for you to try too.

https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/mindfulness

01/07/2021

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a combination of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour with a wide variety of symptoms.

If you'd like to know more about OCD or other Mental Health conditions, go to our Mental Health Guide on our website.

If you need support, you can self refer on the site too.

28/06/2021

Our ambition is to make mental health support available to everyone, no matter their circumstance.

As a charity we have a number of methods in place to help support that ambition but we rely on donations to be able to continue our work.

If you are able & would like to donate so we can keep helping those in need, you can donate via our page.

Your help is much appreciated.

https://localgiving.org/charity/nottingham-counselling-service-ncs/

25/06/2021

Dementia is an illness that causes loss of memory & cognitive issues that impact on the areas of the brain that control thought processes. There are different types of Dementia, including Alzheimers some degenerative & some not so a medical diagnosis is necessary.

Whatever the type of Dementia, it is likely to have a significant impact on both the sufferer and those who are supporting them. But you don't need to suffer alone. There are many support bodies available & Mental Health support for the sufferer or their carers can make a significant impact on their journey.

For more information please visit our where you can also self refer.

24/06/2021

Technology has advanced to make supporting your own mental health much easier. & there are a number of apps available to help. Marie Claire have compiled & reviewed a list of the top 14 of the most popular.

It's important to consider these apps from a 360 viewpoint and to ensure you seek the appropriate support via counselling or therapy, if you need to do so.

https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/best-mental-health-apps-713090

22/06/2021

Deciding to get support for your mental health is a big decision & sometimes hearing about a persons experience of the services you are considering, can really help.

If you'd like to read more about the experience and outcomes of some of our clients, we have collated them on the website. You can self refer there too, if you decide to go ahead.

19/06/2021

How do you support someone who is self harming?

The reasons for self harming are complicated & personal and trying to support someone can be daunting. Happiful Magazine explore some ideas about how you can be there for them.

https://happiful.com/how-to-help-someone-whos-self-harming/