Coping at Christmas
Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith

Coping at Christmas

Coping at Christmas

For some, Christmas and the festive period is a time of joy, but for others, and perhaps for you, this time of year can be a great challenge.

Feelings of loneliness, sadness, grief, anxiety, and anger are emotions I hear clients grappling with during this season, as well as fear and disappointment.

Not everyone’s circumstances are such that the festivities can pass by without a scratch, and if this is something you experience…

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Crisis Contacts for Those in England and Wales
Children's Mental Health, Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith Children's Mental Health, Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith

Crisis Contacts for Those in England and Wales

Crisis Contacts for Those in England and Wales

If you are in a major crisis and considering serious self-harm or suicide, are in need other urgent support, or feel unsafe and need help, it is vital to get immediate support by calling your GP, calling 999, or going to your nearest A&E department if you can safely get there.

More organisations can be found below…

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A Gentle Approach to Understanding and Managing Anxiety & Low Mood
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Abby Atkinson-Smith

A Gentle Approach to Understanding and Managing Anxiety & Low Mood

A Gentle Approach to Understanding and Managing Anxiety & Low Mood

As a person-centred counsellor, I often sit with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or low mood.

It’s not just “in your head” - it affects your whole body, thoughts, and sense of self.

💕 Anxiety can feel like racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, or a constant state of "what if?".

💕 Low mood or depression often feels like a heaviness, numbness, or exhaustion from just getting through the day.

What I want you to know is this…

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Managing & Taking Back Control of Anxiety
Anxiety, Mental Health, Top Tips Abby Atkinson-Smith Anxiety, Mental Health, Top Tips Abby Atkinson-Smith

Managing & Taking Back Control of Anxiety

Managing & Taking Control of Anxiety

Many of us know what it is like to live a life riddled with anxiety and fear... It can be totally overwhelming!

What if I told you there were steps you could try to take to manage it better and regain control?!

Here are some of tried and tested practical tips to help you overcome some of the anxiety you are experiencing:

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