❓Did you know that building small habits into your day can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and contribute to stress reduction. What small habit can you build into your day that can help to lower your stress levels? 🤔⬇ #wellbeing #selfcare #stressmanagement #anxietyrelief #MentalHealth

📣Lets do a Midweek Mental Health Check📣 If you are struggling with your mental health and need support please contact your GP or a mental health professional. It's okay if you need something or someone else to lean on. #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthSupport

How are you going to take a break this weekend?☕ Will you enjoy a brew outside or chat with a friend? Let me know in the comments. I'm going to listen to some music and read a book!!🎶🥁🎸🎶📚 Follow me on social media for more posts and updates. www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #selfcare #wellbeing

Free mental health training taster sessions, available only this Autumn! Explore 30-minute tasters on resilience, burnout, supportive conversations, menopause and workplace performance. Step back & take away practical strategies 👇 www.eventbrite.com/cc/change-me...

We often see the good in others, but how often do we see it in ourselves? Give yourself some credit for getting through tough times or just for being you. Be proud of yourself and your journey, and remember you are enough. 💜 www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #positivity #kindness #kindnessmatters

Today 12th September is #WorldMindfulnessDay Mindfulness aims to help you to become more self-aware, feel calmer and less stressed, cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts and be kinder to yourself.🧘‍♀️💜 #mindfulness #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters

World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10th September every year. The purpose of the this day is to raise global awareness that suicide can be prevented. You can find support at @sane.org.uk or @mind.org.uk #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicideAwareness #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK #yournotalone

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay25 I’m supporting SoBS to challenge harmful language. “Committed suicide” is outdated, rooted in crime, and fuels stigma. Join thousands urging Oxford & Cambridge dictionaries to drop it from print editions: shorturl.at/75AYT #StopSayingTheCWord

If you need to talk about your mental health or need emotional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out ❤️ Share this post for anyone who might need it. #mentalhealthsupport #worldsuicidepreventionday #suicideprevention

Next time you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed try Star Breathing. This technique will help to calm your nervous system and regulate your emotions. ⬇⭐ #mindfulness #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #anxietyrelief

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to open up conversations that are too often hidden in silence. If you are going through a dark time and looking for a reason not to give up, this is it. Your life matters. #suicidepreventionmonth #SuicideAwareness #stopthestigma #YouAreEnough 💛

To anyone who has been affected by suicide, this is for you ❤️‍🩹 Please share this for someone who might need it🫶 If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone🫂 Find our SANEline Services here: sane.org.uk/support #mentalhealth #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideprevention

📣Have you been considering counselling? 👋I'm Vicky from VJM Counselling based in Warrington, Cheshire. I offer a FREE 20 minute consultation call so you can see if we're a good fit. To book a call follow this link www.vjmcounselling.co.uk/contact-form #talkingtherapies #mentalhealthsupport 💜

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se...

Why do you need to prioritise your mental health?🤔 We all have mental health. Good mental health is an asset that helps you to thrive. Some simple actions you can try daily are ⬇ #Wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth

Grief affects people in different ways, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. The thoughts and feelings you have will vary. I offer bereavement support online or over the phone, please get in touch if you'd like to talk www.vjmcounselling.co.uk 💜 #BereavementSupport #bereavementcounselling

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Try this simple reset: Box Breathing. 1️⃣Breathe in for 4 seconds. 2️⃣Hold for 4 seconds. 3️⃣Breathe out for 4 seconds. 4️⃣Hold for 4 seconds. Repeat up to four times and feel your nervous system calm. 🙏🧘‍♀️💜 #NervousSystemReset #mindfulbreath #wellbeing

What do you know about boundaries?🤔 Boundaries are expectations and needs in different areas of your life that help you to feel safe and comfortable within your relationships and interactions with others. ⬇ #wellbeing #boundariesarehealthy #talkinghelps #counsellingservices #MentalHealthSupport

Today is Never Give Up Day, a day that honour's the unshakeable spirit that lives in everyone. This day reminds us to embrace perseverance and encourage individuals to not give up on themselves or their goals. 💜 #nevergiveupday #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

H.A.L.T is a mindfulness technique that helps you to recognise and manage emotional states that could interfere with effective coping strategies. It emphasises the importance of addressing basic needs and emotional states for better emotional regulation.⬇ #Mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealth

The healing process during therapy can bring up a whole spectrum of emotions, including hope, vulnerability and progress. If you feel ready to start your healing journey please contact me www.vjmcounselling.co.uk/contact-form Take that first step, I'm here when you're ready. 🙏💜 #talkingtherapy

Are you feeling anxious, irritable or overwhelmed? Have you tried the APPLE Technique? This useful acronym helps you to remember simple skills to apply when faced with uncomfortable uncertainty.🍎⬇ #mindfulness #wellbeing #selfcare #anxiety #anxietysupport #mentalhealthsupport

Do you struggle to describe your anxiety? Would it be a person or a creature? What colour or shape is it? What are its likes and dislikes? Thinking about your anxiety as a creature can help you to separate it from yourself. #anxiety #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport #mentalhealth

Understanding the Wellness Wheel. Taking time to look after your wellbeing and knowing what affects you is always important, but even more so during uncertain times. The wellness wheel helps you to identify the parts of your life that may need your attention in order to feel happier and healthier. ⬇

Talking things through in therapy can help you to understand your emotions and thought patterns. A therapist can help you to identify your emotions, explore your triggers, develop coping mechanisms and validate your experiences. ⬇ www.vjmcounselling.co.uk #talkingtherapy #talkinghelps #wellbeing

Today I'm supporting #SamaritansAwarenessDay and reminding you that the Samaritans are there for you 24/7. Whatever you are going through you are never alone, contact a Samaritan free by:- Telephone: 116 123 Email: [email protected] #mentalhealth #itsokaynottobeokay #talkinghelps #youareneveralone

Happy #InternationalSelfCareDay 🧘‍♀️💜 Self-care encompasses activities that prioritise & nurture your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, promoting overall health and happiness. Self-care isn't one thing it's your thing! 🧘‍♀️💜 www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #selfcare #wellbeing

📣Today is International Self-Care Day. This day is celebrated every year on the 24th July - the date 7/24 is a reminder that self-care should be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling Follow me on social media for more posts and updates. #InternationalSelfCareDay

Are you suffering with workplace stress❓ Have you had to take time off work❓ Here are some things that you can try to help manage workplace stress.⬇ linktr.ee/vjmcounselling Follow me on social media for more posts and updates. #stressmanagement #stress #StressAwareness #mentalhealth #wellbeing

What are the symptoms of anxiety❓ Anxiety feels different for everyone and can effect your body and mind. Effects on your body may include feeling lightheaded or dizzy. Effects on your mind may include having a sense of dread. #anxietysupport #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawareness

Do you know how to recognise stress❓ Stress has many different symptoms, they may be cognitive, emotional, or physical.⬇ www.vjmcounselling.co.uk #onlinetherapist #stressmanagement #addressyourstress #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

Do you ever think about how stress affects your physical and mental health❓ Would you like to be able to manage your stress❓ Stress can be damaging to your health and well-being, and it can lead to mental health problems.⬇ www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #counsellingservice #StressManagement

🎉Friday Check-In🎉 What are you celebrating this weekend❓ Is it that you've managed to take a well needed break, or set a healthy boundary? Whatever you're celebrating enjoy the sunshine and stay safe! 🌞🙏 #wellbeing #selfcare #Celebrate #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

❓Did you know that stress can be toxic to your body❓ Stress is a primal wired system designed to keep us safe, but chronic or acute stress is toxic. ⬇ You can follow me on social media for more posts and updates www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #stressmanagement #WellBeing #MentalHealth

❓What has Anxiety taken or stolen from you? Here are some common things I hear in my therapy room. Do they sound familiar?⬇ I know anxiety makes life hard to deal with, but keep going. You are so much stronger than you think! 🙏💜 www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #anxietysupport #anxietyawareness

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a word that describes being in the moment, being present & focusing. What mindful activity could you try this weekend?⬇ #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealth

Why is it important to have open conversations about mental health?🤔It's important as it can help combat stigma, reduce isolation, encourage people to seek support, and promotes overall wellbeing.⬇ Please remember you are not alone. 🙏 #StopTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #itsokaynottobeokay

📣This is a reminder that you don't need to keep going and end up ill or burnt out. You are allowed to take time for yourself to heal. Healing may look like self-care, setting boundaries, or talking to someone. You do whatever you need to. 🙏 #onlinetherapist #wellbeing #healing #mentalhealth

📣Have you been considering counselling? 👋I'm Vicky from VJM Counselling based in Warrington, Cheshire. I offer a free 20 minute consultation call so you can see if we're a good fit. To book a call follow this link www.vjmcounselling.co.uk/contact-form #stressmanagement #bereavementsupport

We often see the good in others, but how often do we see it in ourselves? Give yourself some credit for getting through tough times or just for being you. Be proud of yourself and your journey, and remember you are enough. 💜 #wellbeing #selfcare #Positivity #kindness #mentalhealth

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." I like this quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. It resonates with me as taking that first step towards anything always feels hard. When it comes to your #mentalhealth what stops you from taking that first step?

What are the benefits of counselling? ⬇ If counselling is something you've been considering please get in touch via my website www.vjmcounselling.co.uk/contact-form to book a FREE consultation call. #MentalHealthSupport #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing

Why is #wellbeing important❓ Wellbeing is crucial for overall health and happiness, encompassing physical, mental, emotional and social aspects. Put simply wellbeing could be described as how you feel about yourself and your life. What steps will you take to improve your wellbeing?⬇ #mentalhealth

Did you know that anxiety can manifest in different ways, and that they aren't always obvious? Anxiety shows up in the quiet moments when you're overthinking & second-guessing everything. Many people think that anxiety is just about worrying or panicking. But it is so much more⬇ #anxietysupport

We don’t say “committed suicide.” We choose gentler alternatives, like “died by suicide.” Because no one commits cancer. Or heartbreak. It’s not political correctness. It’s kindness. #DaddyBlackbird #SuicideLoss #Grief #Hope

Anxiety is one of the main issues that clients bring to my counselling space. But did you know that there are many types of anxiety disorders? Anxiety disorders encompass a range of conditions that are characterised by excessive fear and worry. Key types include: ⬇ #anxietysupport #mentalhealth

☀️ Heatwaves can be difficult for those of us living with mental illness. 🌡️ They can affect our energy, mood and make it harder for us to sleep. Share this post so that people can get tips on how to manage as the weather heats up 👉 bit.ly/3HJdsqt

❓Did you know that building small habits into your day can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and contribute to stress reduction. Examples include:⬇ What small habit can you build into your day that can help to lower your stress levels? #stressmanagement #AnxietyRelief #mentalhealth

Men often suffer in silence. They're taught to hold it all in, push their feelings down or keep it together. They're told they need to be strong, useful and dependable. We need to break the stigma around men's mental health and remind them that #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK ⬇

1 in 2 people in the UK have reported feelings of loneliness. If you’re struggling with feelings of loneliness, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Need to talk? SANEline - 0300 304 7000 - 4-10pm every day Call Back - 0300 124 7900 Email - [email protected] sane.org.uk/support #lonelinessweek