The Vale Centre Sherwood

09/03/2023

We regret to inform you that our first ‘Eating Disorder’ Support Group scheduled for this evening has been cancelled because of the current weather conditions.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will be posting details for the second session in the next few days!

This week is National Eating Disorder Week and to raise awareness, The Vale Centre will be holding its first Eating Disorder Support Group on Thursday 9th March 2023 from 19.00 till 20.00.

The sessions offer a safe, non-judgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings and challenges with others who have similar experiences. We will keep the group small in size to ensure that everyone feels comfortable speaking and sharing at a level that feels right for them (even if, for you, that means just listening).

A ‘Lived Experience’ Survivor will present on the first session to share her story!

In order to know how many group members will be attending, it would be helpful if you could message us on valecentresherwood@gmail.com although this is not essential!

A cover charge of £5.00 to include refreshments and room hire.

If you would like to speak confidentially with a Clinician/ Therapist the please call 0115 962 5665
for an appointment.

07/03/2023

This is just a quick reminder that The Vale Centre will be holding its first Eating Disorder Support Group on this coming Thursday, 9th March 2023 from 19.00 till 20.00.

Please remember to message us on valecentresherwood@gmail.com to confirm your space!

A cover charge of £5.00 to include refreshments and room hire.

If you would like to speak confidentially with a Clinician/ Therapist the please call 0115 962 5665 for an appointment.

This week is National Eating Disorder Week and to raise awareness, The Vale Centre will be holding its first Eating Disorder Support Group on Thursday 9th March 2023 from 19.00 till 20.00.

The sessions offer a safe, non-judgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings and challenges with others who have similar experiences. We will keep the group small in size to ensure that everyone feels comfortable speaking and sharing at a level that feels right for them (even if, for you, that means just listening).

A ‘Lived Experience’ Survivor will present on the first session to share her story!

In order to know how many group members will be attending, it would be helpful if you could message us on valecentresherwood@gmail.com although this is not essential!

A cover charge of £5.00 to include refreshments and room hire.

If you would like to speak confidentially with a Clinician/ Therapist the please call 0115 962 5665
for an appointment.

02/03/2023

This week is National Eating Disorder Week and to raise awareness, The Vale Centre will be holding its first Eating Disorder Support Group on Thursday 9th March 2023 from 19.00 till 20.00.

The sessions offer a safe, non-judgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings and challenges with others who have similar experiences. We will keep the group small in size to ensure that everyone feels comfortable speaking and sharing at a level that feels right for them (even if, for you, that means just listening).

A ‘Lived Experience’ Survivor will present on the first session to share her story!

In order to know how many group members will be attending, it would be helpful if you could message us on valecentresherwood@gmail.com although this is not essential!

A cover charge of £5.00 to include refreshments and room hire.

If you would like to speak confidentially with a Clinician/ Therapist the please call 0115 962 5665
for an appointment.

01/04/2022

Hello,

We hope that you are well?

This is just a quick reminder that The Vale Centre will be running an open day on Friday 8th April 2022 and Saturday 9th April 2022 from 12.00 noon until 14.00.

If neither of the open days are convenient for you, please feel free to arrange a private visit with myself by contacting me on the email or telephone contacts below.

As a special incentive, any new Practitioners or former Professionals returning to practice who sign up for space rental before Friday 15th April 2022 will receive a 20% discount on all advertised room prices.

Also during the same period, we would like to offer a student rate for those studying for Counselling, Psychotherapy or related qualifications an early bird discount of 25% on advertised room prices.

We would love to see you for a cup of tea and coffee and a light bite and as the new Administrator, I would welcome the opportunity to meet as many of you as possible and hopefully answer any questions that you may have.

Please feel free to bring a guest ('s) if you think you may know someone who may be interested in the Centre and its ethos.

Please can you kindly confirm attendance by 17.00 on Monday 4th April 2022 to valecentresherwood@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you then!

10/03/2022

The Vale Centre Open Day on either Friday 8th April 2022 or Saturday 9th April 2022 from 12.00 noon until 14.00.

27/10/2021

Hello,

This is just a quick reminder that that Vale Centre would like to invite you to an open day on Saturday 6th November 2021 from 12.00 noon until 16.00.

We would love to see you for a cup of tea and coffee and a light bite and would welcome the opportunity to meet as many of you as possible and hopefully answer any questions that you may have.

Please feel free to bring a guest ('s) if you think you may know someone who may be interested in the Centre and its ethos.

Please can you kindly confirm attendance by Friday 29th October 2021 to valecentresherwood@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

17/10/2021

Hello,

We hope that you are well?

The Vale Centre is pleased to announce that after a difficult year of being largely closed to the public as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are once again fully up and running and facilitating service users and clients.

Spaces are filling up rapidly with new Practitioners utilising the Centre's facilities but we remain happy to welcome both new and old friends of the Vale.

We would like to invite you to an open day on Saturday 6th November 2021 from 12.00 noon until 16.00.

We would love to see you for a cup of tea and coffee and a light bite and would welcome the opportunity to meet as many of you as possible and hopefully answer any questions that you may have.

Please feel free to bring a guest ('s) if you think you may know someone who may be interested in the Centre and its ethos.

Please can you kindly confirm attendance by Friday 29th October 2021 to valecentresherwood@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

28/07/2021

The Vale Centre offers space for independent therapists, counsellors, and professional practitioners, holistic or talking therapies.

Why not give us a ring or send us an email, to see what we have to offer!

27/07/2021

Health, harmony and creativity are at the heart of what we do.

We aim to help improve your quality of life and well-being.

The Vale Centre, Sherwood provides a warm and welcoming space to hire for independent counselling, psychological and complementary therapists, along with creative workshop practitioners.

26/07/2021

To whoever needs to read this today...

It can take time to heal and in a lot of cases time is not
necessarily a healer. Reach out and talk to someone, that could be a friend, family member, your GP or a professional.

24/07/2021

The Thyme Room is perfect for meetings and group activities, such as cooking or culinary therapy. This room is equipped with a table, comfortable chairs and a fully functioning kitchen area that would suit 2 - 6 people.

21/07/2021

Following on from yesterday's post about the easing of lockdown, we recognise that these changes may cause a lot of stress, anxiety and worry.

We are still living through a period of extreme uncertainty, so building or maintaining a healthy lifestyle and mindset can help.

We wanted to share some tips on Managing Your Stress, with a few simple steps.

1. Take it Slow:
Firstly, remember that it’s completely understandable to have a mixture of highs and lows. Don't force yourself into 'getting back to normal', give yourself time to adjust.

2. Only Make Changes You Are Comfortable With:
Take it step by step, and only do what you feel is comfortable and safe for you. Whether that's keeping your mask on in the supermarket or saying no to meeting friends or family in a restaurant, until you feel comfortable.

3. Stay in Your Own Lane:
Don't compare yourself to others, everybody is dealing with this pandemic (and stress and anxiety in general), in different ways, so do things at your own pace but try to remember to extend that same curtesy to your friends and family too.

4. Exercise and Eat Healthily:
All types of exercise help to increase your brain’s production of endorphins, the 'feel good' hormone. This could mean going for a walk, doing some yoga or even gardening.
Eating healthily can reduce the symptoms of stress so try to get your 5 fruit and veg a day, eat plenty of protein, reduce your caffeine / alcohol intake and try remember to drink plenty of water.

5. Seek Help:
If you are struggling, it is ok to ask for help. A good place to start is by talking to a friend or family member, speaking to your GP or reaching out to
a professional therapist or practitioner.