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Evolve Therapy

Counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in addiction and trauma counselling. Preston, Lancashire

I offer counselling and psychotherapy in the Preston area, including alcohol and drug addiction counselling and trauma counselling for PTSD, specialising in EMDR therapy. I can meet you face to face at my Preston premises or online, serving Leyland, Chorley, Lancashire and the wider North West, including Garstang, Blackburn, Ormskirk, Southport, Lancaster and more.

22/01/2026

Last week, we considered the importance of eating sufficient fibre to feed the essential microbes that live in everyone's digestive system.

These bacteria, viruses and fungi produce substances - often called postbiotics - that can profoundly influence our physical and mental health.

The compounds they produce include serotonin and dopamine; these and others promote communication from the gut, lungs and heart to the brain via the vagus nerve.
In this way, our microbes – using postbiotcs - can play a role in moderating depression & anxiety and boosting our well-being.

Just a small change can make a big difference. 🫘 🥬

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

20/01/2026

Towards the end of last year, Mind, with support from the Centre for Mental Health, published their Big Mental Health Report 2025.
The full report can be downloaded from the Mind website:https://www.mind.org.uk/media/zianu2rn/mind_the-big-mental-health-report_digital4.pdf

Some of their key findings are that mental well-being has been gradually declining since 2016.

One in 5 adults in England live with a common mental health problem; this rises to more than 1 in 4 in the most deprived parts of England.
The cost of poor mental health is estimated to cost £300 billion each year: human costs, economic costs and health & care costs.

In 2026 can we look after ourselves and each other and bring down the cost of poor mental health?

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy for adults and children.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

15/01/2026

Recently, there has been a lot of coverage in the media about ultra processed foods - UPFs.
There are many, often conflicting, views on the issue.
One thing that is true is that during the manufacture of processed fast food, the fibre is often removed from key ingredients such as grains to make the product lighter and less filling.

Another fact is that without sufficient fibre, the good microbes in your digestive system will starve. 🦠
Eating a wide variety of vegetables and berries will give you the prebiotics you need.

Remember that several studies have shown a relationship between a lack of certain gut bacteria and depression and anxiety; whilst others suggest they help boost resilience, reduce anxiety and distress and improve mood. 😁

Just a few more veggies and fruit on your plate may well lead to a healthier and happier life. 🥦 👍

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

13/01/2026

Taking care of your mental health is both essential and ongoing! 🤗

Remember to schedule regular self-care activities into your daily and weekly routine.

Each day remember to stretch, listen to music, read a library book, write in a journal or gratitude diary, and connect with loved ones. 🗨️ 💬

Each week try to find time to soak in a hot bath, walk in nature, cook a nourishing meal and tidy or declutter a space in your home. 🛁

Make time for yourself every day. 🫶

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

08/01/2026

Last week, we considered the Japanese concept of Kaizen.

One small improvement that we can all make is reviewing what we eat. 🍽️

You may be on Veganuary or Dry January, but have you considered increasing the proportion of probiotics in your diet? These are microbes that may help to restore healthy gut microbiota; typically, these are fermented foods: live yogurt, kimchi, etc. They’re sometimes called psychobiotics because they also improve your mood. 😀

In August 2024, Maria Branyas Morera died at the age of 117 years and 168 days. She was officially the world's oldest person.
Maria didn't drink alcohol or smoke, but - amongst other things - she did eat 3 portions of plain, sugar-free yogurt every day.
Tests indicated Maria had an efficient immune system into old age and a gut microbiome of a younger individual. Clearly, daily doses of fermented food did Maria no harm. 👍

Is this a small improvement that we could all make for a happier, healthier and - hopefully - longer life? 🫶

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

06/01/2026

Beyond PTSD:
Did you know that EMDR is also effective for anxiety, depression, and phobias?
UK studies highlight its 60% success rate in treating various mental health conditions. 👍

Learn more about how EMDR can help beyond trauma. 🤝

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year to you all! 🥳

This may be your first day of Dry January. Perhaps you have downloaded the Coach to 5K app or joined the gym to kick start a healthy new year. 👍

Unfortunately, one reason why personal goals and resolutions fail is that our focus is too wide, and we think about the reward at the end but do not consider the small steps we need to take to achieve our aim. 😔

Kaizen is a Japanese concept that translates as “change for the better”; it is about continuous and incremental improvement. 🎌

To instil real, long-lasting change, we should concentrate on the small wins that will slowly add up to realise the bigger successes. 👣 👣
A greater emphasis on gradual change will make new habits feel less daunting and more sustainable; whilst preventing our good intentions from adding more stress to our lives.

Why not adopt a strategic mindset continually look for very small improvements in your approaches. Is there a better way of doing this? What can I do to help myself?
The principle of Kaizen could be applied to any area of your life that you would like to improve.

🎉 May 2026 be a healthy and happy year for us all. 🥳

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

30/12/2025

🥳 The festive period is still in flight. 🥳

Many of us are likely to be exhausted and suffering from the excesses of Christmas food and drink. 🥂 🍾 🍕

Tiredness and poor diet have a direct, negative effect on our microbiome. This is the collective name for the trillions of organisms that live on and in our bodies: bacteria, viruses and fungi. 🦠 🧫

An article in New Scientist in 2023 stated that, essential for human life, the microbiome coordinates our immune systems, influences how the brain works and grows, and affects our personality, emotions and feelings.

We have all experienced nervous butterflies in our stomachs but several studies have shown a relationship between a lack of certain gut bacteria and depression and anxiety; whilst others suggest they help boost resilience, reduce anxiety and distress and improve mood.
Therefore, as we move into the new year, improving our diets will improve our microbiome and lift up our mood. 🍎 🥦 🫘

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner offering face-to-face and online therapy for children and adults.

For more information go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

25/12/2025

Over the festive period, mental health symptoms become worse.

Those living with social anxiety, eating and alcohol disorders find Christmas really challenging, whilst feelings of isolation and grief at the loss of a loved one are exacerbated.

Be mindful of what triggers and stressors you and your loved ones might be facing, so that you can spend today, Christmas Day, in a compassionate and supportive way. 🕊️

This year gift yourself some grace and patience. 🎁
🪷 Be gentle with yourself and others; we are all doing the best we can. 🕊️

🎄 Happy Christmas to you all. 🎄

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner offering face-to-face and online therapy for children and adults.

For more information go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

23/12/2025

"Pam was truly the best therapist I have seen and she literally saved my life.
She has endless patience and is such a good listener.
She supported me in an empathic and non-judgmental way, when I didn’t know which way to turn in life.
I would see her again if I had any issues to work through and I’d highly recommend her to others who can’t see away forward."

It’s always great to get positive feedback, but knowing that therapy has made such a difference to someone is why we do it.
And remember, research indicates that giving compliments can reliably increase your personal well-being.
This positive feeling can be more enduring than the effects of self-focused actions.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

18/12/2025

Acceptance of the past helps create mental strength.

EMDR provides a calm environment that helps patients accept the past and move forward.

Going through the therapeutic process helps individuals feel more powerful so that they are no longer living with anxiety or panic and it gives empowerment to face uncertainty with courage and resilience.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner offering face-to-face and online therapy for children and adults.

For more information go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

16/12/2025

Multiple studies have shown that EMDR is an effective therapy in children and adolescents.

It is really important to find a suitable EMDR therapist who has been specially trained to work with children and who can build a good therapeutic relationship with the child and their carer.

Why not watch this short animation from the EMDR Association UK to find out how children and young people engage with EMDR therapy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7yKY8Hm12Y&t=52s

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner offering face-to-face and online therapy for children and adults.

For more information go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

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