My Psychological Wellness

My Psychological Wellness Paula Slater MSc Psych GMBPsS:
Helping adults and children discover the very best version of themselves. This is where I come in.

Since 2004, my mission has been to help and empower adults and children to overcome their most challenging obstacles and start living happier and healthier lifestyles. My extensive experience means that I'm fully equipped to guide, support and assist you in building the life you clearly deserve. I have a BA HONS Degree in Children, Schools and Families and have completed an MA in Psychology. My qualifications don't stop there, though; you can view them on the FAQ tab! I aim to create a life balance that prioritises your well-being and celebrates all aspects of your true self. It's time to start nurturing your body and soul again!


Children:
I have worked in education for nearly 20 years helping primary school children by giving them the tools they need to succeed, not only in education but socially and emotionally. I do this by empowering them to understand themselves better, including how their brain works and how it influences their behaviours and choices. Once children are armed with this knowledge, they can use the tools provided to improve their mental health and well-being and ultimately become happier and more confident. Adults:
I have a wealth of experience in dealing with the aftermath of abuse, domestic violence, coercive control, grief, addiction, depression, life coaching, su***de, mental health and well-being and relationships. It isn't always easy to just walk away, tell someone or move on; we first need to be able to accept what has happened, reflect, decide and then take steps to heal. I can work with you to help bring your mind and body back into equilibrium through various therapeutic techniques. I am not a counsellor, so my approach is not linked to any kind of theorist or intervention. Instead, I listen, I hear you, I discover what motivates you and then together, we explore new goals and ambitions in a realistic and time-sensitive manner. I will help you to understand yourself better and learn to love who you are. Signposting:
If for any reason, I feel that you/they require more specialised support, I will signpost you/them to the relevant services and recommend that you seek their help. My role is not to replace any required specialised service but to compliment them by motivating you/them to be inspired.


You've come this far, you've accepted that you or your child needs some extra support - well done! Now allow me to help guide you/them through to a more fulfilling stage of life, after all, we only get one chance at it so let's get it right! All I ask, is that you trust the process.

Remembrance means different things to different people.❤️ For some, it’s about history - names, dates, moments in time.❤...
09/11/2025

Remembrance means different things to different people.

❤️ For some, it’s about history - names, dates, moments in time.

❤️ For others, it’s about the people and memories that changed their lives forever.

Grief and memory are deeply personal.

The brain holds on to what mattered - the love, the lessons, the small details that never really fade 🫂

That’s why remembrance doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

It can be quiet reflection, laughter through tears, or simply holding someone in mind.

However you choose to remember today, let it be your way.

That one hits close to home.💔 I’ve never found self-love easy. Even posting a photo of myself here still makes me hesita...
07/11/2025

That one hits close to home.

💔 I’ve never found self-love easy. Even posting a photo of myself here still makes me hesitate.

But self-love isn’t about feeling amazing every day - it’s about softening the way you speak to yourself when you don’t.

So start small.

Less “what’s wrong with me?” more “what’s going on for me?”

It’s messy, uncomfortable, and entirely worth trying anyway. 💛

📢 Now taking online clients! 💻Wherever you are in the UK, if you need me, I can be there! Drop me a message via the link...
06/11/2025

📢 Now taking online clients! 💻

Wherever you are in the UK, if you need me, I can be there!

Drop me a message via the link below and I will talk to you soon 👇🤗

If your motivation’s gone missing somewhere between the darker mornings and the 5pm sunsets, you’re not alone.🧠 Seasonal...
05/11/2025

If your motivation’s gone missing somewhere between the darker mornings and the 5pm sunsets, you’re not alone.

🧠 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) happens when less daylight affects the way your brain makes serotonin (which helps with mood) and melatonin (which helps with sleep).

In simple terms: your body’s trying to hibernate 😴

You might feel tired, flat, or less interested in the things that usually lift you and that’s not laziness, it’s biology.

☀️ Try getting outside in daylight, even for ten minutes.

💬 Keep in touch with people, even when you don’t feel like it.

💤 Stick to a routine that helps you feel steady.

Small adjustments to your daily routine can make a big difference (and they will).

But if you’ve tried this and are still finding it hard to cope, therapy can help you understand what’s happening, and find your way through it.

Get in touch at
www.mypsychologicalwellness.co.uk

Show of hands: Who’s turned overthinking into a full-time job. 🙋‍♀️Relax. They don’t hate you. They’re just bad at texti...
03/11/2025

Show of hands: Who’s turned overthinking into a full-time job. 🙋‍♀️

Relax.

They don’t hate you. They’re just bad at texting back 😂

❤️ In case it’s not clear - You DO belong (even when your brain’s trying to tell you otherwise).

We all have our own haunted houses to walk through, and they don’t always involve cobwebs and creaky stairs.Sometimes it...
31/10/2025

We all have our own haunted houses to walk through, and they don’t always involve cobwebs and creaky stairs.

Sometimes it’s the thoughts that won’t leave you alone, the old stories you carry, or the moments that feel too big to handle on your own.

The good news? You don’t have to wander through them in the dark.

Therapy can help you switch the light on and find your way out.

www.MyPsychologicalWellness.co.uk

Being a teenager can be pretty crappy. I know that because I used to be one - and I spent most of those years feeling mi...
30/10/2025

Being a teenager can be pretty crappy. I know that because I used to be one - and I spent most of those years feeling misunderstood.

Living with ADHD and autism meant I didn’t always fit the boxes people tried to put me in.

Teachers thought I wasn’t listening, adults thought I was being difficult, and I thought there MUST be something wrong with me.

That feeling of being misunderstood sticks with you. And it’s something I see in a lot of the teenagers I work with now. They don’t feel heard, they don’t feel important, and they don’t know how to explain what’s really going on.

That’s why I help young people make sense of their brains, their emotions, and
their choices. Once they understand themselves better, they grow more confident, communicate more clearly, and life at home starts to feel a little less like constant crossed wires.

If your teenager is struggling, I can help you both find a way through it together.

Get in touch:

Helping adults and children from all walks of life to discover the very best version of themselves.

…I’d have a wall of gold medals by now!Here’s the twist: part of why we overthink is because it protects us. It’s our br...
29/10/2025

…I’d have a wall of gold medals by now!

Here’s the twist: part of why we overthink is because it protects us. It’s our brain’s way of saying, “What if this goes wrong? How do I avoid harm?”

That’s not a bad thing. It’s not something to be ashamed of. The problem is when it doesn’t stop. When those “what ifs” become constant reruns, weighing more than helping.

So what does helping stop the over-overthinking look like?

1️⃣ Start with noticing when it’s happening.

2️⃣ Ask: is this thought helping me, or just
keeping me stuck?

3️⃣ Then try something different: a distraction, a grounding technique, naming the worst-case and best-case scenarios.

When you give your brain a coach-like voice instead of a critic, those gold medals start feeling less heavy.

I'm a parent, and I know how challenging it can be, especially if you didn't have great role models.I read an article re...
27/10/2025

I'm a parent, and I know how challenging it can be, especially if you didn't have great role models.

I read an article recently about how family trauma shapes the way we parent - often without us even knowing. It discussed how the stress response system can be altered by prior experiences.

That means you might find yourself reacting much more strongly than you intended in the moment, even when you know you want to parent differently.

Maybe it’s snapping over something small, or feeling on edge before there’s even a reason to be. These patterns can be invisible, because they were wired long before you became a parent yourself.

I’ve had clients, and I’ve experienced it in my own life, where holding on to old scripts means they play out in the present without realising.

Once we bring those patterns into the light, they stop feeling so inevitable. You can choose different responses, find new strategies, and give both yourself and your child more space to breathe.

If parenting often feels heavier than it should, therapy can help untangle some of those invisible threads.

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/parenting-beyondpower/202509/how-family-trauma-shapes-your-parenting-without-you-knowing

www.MyPsychologicalWellness.co.uk

Helping adults and children from all walks of life to discover the very best version of themselves.

Today, I’m giving myself permission to connect with my inner child at the waterpark. 🌊💙As adults, we often forget the si...
26/10/2025

Today, I’m giving myself permission to connect with my inner child at the waterpark. 🌊💙

As adults, we often forget the simple joy of play: laughing without self-consciousness, splashing just because it feels good, and choosing fun simply because it nourishes the spirit.

My intention today is to allow joy, allow play, and let my inner child lead.

No analysing, no productivity, just presence, movement, water, and laughter. 💦😊

How do you connect with your inner child? 🌈

What is one kind thing you can do for yourself this week? 💛
25/10/2025

What is one kind thing you can do for yourself this week? 💛

ADHD isn’t just about misplacing your keys.It’s opening the fridge and finding them next to the cheese!Living with ADHD ...
24/10/2025

ADHD isn’t just about misplacing your keys.

It’s opening the fridge and finding them next to the cheese!

Living with ADHD means life comes with a few extra plot twists, but at least it keeps
things interesting!

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