Chris Major Psychotherapeutic Counselling

18/11/2024

Please share this with anyone who you think would benefit. Thank you Scarborough Library🙏🏽

As the winter months approach, vulnerable individuals face the challenge of escalating heating costs, which can lead to both mental and financial stress. Bearing this in mind, we have compiled a list of support services available in North Yorkshire and across the UK.

Warm & Well - North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre (cany.org.uk) 01609 767555

Local Assistant Fund 01904 550030
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/local-assistance-fund

Foodbank, Rainbow Centre 01723 500663
http://therainbowcentre.org/

Foodbank, Westway Open Arms 01723 448274
http://westwayopenarms.org.uk/

Foodbank, Foodbank4Whitby 07789765696
https://www.foodbank4whitby.org.uk/

The Samaritans 0330 094 5717
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/scarborough/

Shelter UK 0808 800 4444
https://england.shelter.org.uk/

Victims of Crime Support 01609 643100
https://www.supportingvictims.org/

Domestic Abuse IDAS 0300 011 0110
https://idas.org.uk/

Mental Health Crisis Team 0800 0516 171

Social Care Emergency Team 01609 780780

Energy Debts? If you cannot get help or a grant from your own supplier, you might be eligible to get a grant from British Gas Energy Trust. These grants are available to anyone-you do not have to be a British gas customer.

You will need to get help from a debt advisor before applying, click on the link. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/
If you have already spoken to a debt advisor click on the link for

British Gas Energy Trust.
https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/

North Yorkshire Council
Newby & Scalby Library
More Than Books - Eastfield Library Community Hub
Filey Library
Whitby Library
Malton Library
Community First Yorkshire
Andys Man Club
Womens Wellbeing Club
Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind
The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough
Scarborough Survivors
Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors
Support for Carers Scarborough
Carers Plus Yorkshire

07/12/2021

03/11/2021

I had an excellent weekend delivering Autism CPD workshops at SCPTI. I have learnt a great deal and enjoyed sharing my experiences with other therapists

A big thank you to all involved 🙏🏼

13/04/2021

Talking about feelings can be particularly challenging for guys. Having a safe place to talk when things get hard can be a life saver. This article explores how men’s experiences of counselling can differ from women’s:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/counselling-and-men

A counsellor explores how men's experiences of counselling differs from women's.

09/04/2021

I received this kind message from a client yesterday. I feel privileged to be able to support people as they navigate difficult times in their life. These kind words provide much encouragement for my work and I hope that they can help others find the courage to ask for help. It takes great strength not weakness to seek support and strength to share these experiences. Lets get the message out there that it is ok to not be ok and it is ok to ask for some help. If you are struggling please reach out, you do not need to go it alone

29/03/2021

I have enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies this afternoon. We are often told about the benefits of talking to someone and the benefits from time outdoors. I have several years experience working with therapy clients outdoors. Thanks to the easing of restrictions and the warmer weather we can now walk and talk or find a suitable place to sit outside. Together we can explore any difficulty you are experiencing and soak up some of the benefits nature offers.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

http://cmcounsellingscarborough.co.uk/wp/outdoor-therapy/

I offer sessions working with clients outdoors; pulling on both my training in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and the principles of Ecotherapy which centre around your relationship to the natural wo…

26/03/2021

I have often encounted in both my work and personal experience a profound fear of laziness. This article explores how we may have developed myths around the importance of productivity and wasting time:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shrugging-should/202103/5-tips-resisting-the-laziness-lie?fbclid=IwAR1_OcobtxfAnV5TiW-nas0IzoQD_AnthtzS-xhGbh6cX8XfyNMiul7OUWk

In therapy we work towards developing self-worth that is not dependant on what you do. Our usefulness fluctuates but our value does not

No one chooses to fail or disappoint. We need to unlearn our bias of laziness.

17/02/2021

Taking care of ourselves isn’t easy and isolation is making it even more challenging. You don’t need to go it alone.
I am grateful that technology allows me to offer support even when face-to-face contact is not possible. For more information on online therapy check out the link to my website and if you feel you may benefit from some support or have any questions please reach out

http://cmcounsellingscarborough.co.uk/wp/online-therapy/

Traditionally counselling sessions have taken place face-to-face: both client and therapist together in a private therapy room. Online therapy differs in that the therapist works from their private…

18/09/2020

It is becoming more and more apparent how important a role touch plays to human health. I know many people are missing hugs right now. Nice article on the importance of touch and what you can do when social distancing or missing human contact.

Has the pandemic had you missing hugs from your nearest and dearest? Social distancing is vital to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but it's depriving us of our human need for physical touch

10/09/2020

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day

Listen, reserve judgment and be kind...If we all do these things it will make it so much easier for people to talk and reach out for help. The article below contains information on where to get help, it’s time to get rid of the stigma and be there for each other.

"I once read somewhere that su***de is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. And sadly, this is very true. Many people who feel suicidal don’t want to necessarily die, they just want to end their suffering."

Having suicidal thoughts and feelings can be very scary. You get to a place where...

07/09/2020

Traditionally counselling sessions take place face-to-face. I am grateful that technology allows me to offer support even when face-to-face contact is not possible. For more information on online therapy check out the link to my website and if you feel you may benefit from some support or have any questions please reach out

http://cmcounsellingscarborough.co.uk/wp/online-therapy/

Traditionally counselling sessions have taken place face-to-face: both client and therapist together in a private therapy room. Online therapy differs in that the therapist works from their private…

23/08/2020

Your weekend reminder 💙