Integrative Psychotherapy by Andrew Howes

06/06/2025

Last month was mental health awareness month, however this does not mean it is or should be forgotten now. Mental health is constant and for those who are suffering, relentless. Take those steps to care for yourself and perhaps begin a journey that will change your life.

13/07/2022

With school holiday stress, people posting holiday snaps, DIY projects or festivals they're attending, its easy to feel overwhelmed, a little jealous or feel you aren't where you need to be.

Social media is a highlight reel of people's best bits so don't feel discouraged if you aren't sipping sangria on a beach.

Take stock of what you are grateful for, or if you can alter the aspect you're dissatisfied with. Do so with as little judgement as possible, you're an observer not a prosecutor.

12/05/2022

12/05/2022

https://www.takona.co.uk/pages/mental-health-and-support

For anyone looking for more mental health information or direct support, a useful list of resources to help you. Takona - Automotive clothing with a positive mental health message.

12/05/2022

The likes of Takona, REVS Limiter, Caffeine and Machine, and Drive Against Depression are using people's love of cars to come together and talk about mental health

15/04/2022

Highly recommend checking out rootd if you struggle with anxiety and are unable to make contact with a professional.

Quite often it's difficult to articulate your needs during an anxiety or panic attack. ROOTD is a free app that helps you navigate and track your anxiety, as well marking progress and providing helpful tips during an attack.

Simply press the red button and go.

05/04/2022

Did you know you can now book online? Follow the website and click 'Get Started' and select a time slot.

17/03/2022

I could put something glib or insightful here, but I just want you all to know its ok to firstly feel how you feel (thats pretty, *very* important) and secondly, to know there are people out there who can really help. Sounds wishy washy ok?.. reach out and find out.. seriously you can do this.

15/01/2022

First coined by a travel company in 2005, the third Monday of January has earned a title as the 'most depressing day of the year", but is there any truth?

"Suggesting there is a single day when depression somehow ‘strikes’ more than usual feeds misinformation and trivialises what for many people is a very serious issue they deal with every day of their lives." - Mind

However, if you find yourself feeling low of mood there are a few things you can do from home, right now that cost nothing, and you don't have to wait for Monday to do them:

• activate a free trial of the Calm app by visiting www.calm.com/freetrial (7 days)
• activate a free trial of Headspace by visiting www.headspace.com/subscriptions
• find a workout on YouTube to trick your brain into producing good chemicals
• try an adult colouring page https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/adult-coloring-pages/
• watch a baby sensory video on YouTube (great for anxiety)
• engage with nature, you don't even have to go for a walk, simply standing barefoot in some grass and noticing the sensations can calm a racing mind

12/01/2022

January is Mental Wellness month, but can often feel more like a well-mess month. Practise being kind to yourself rather than adding pressures such as unlikely new year resolutions this month.