Why is wellbeing important? Wellbeing is crucial for our 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. Here are some positive steps to wellbeing.⬇ #wellbeing #selfcare

Next time you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed try Star Breathing. This technique will help to calm your nervous system and regulate your emotions.⬇ Follow me on social media for more posts and updates. www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #mindfulness #mindfulbreathing #mindfulbreath #AnxietyRelief

📣New blog post!📣 This weeks is about mindfulness within counselling. 🧘‍♀️ You can read it here vjmcounselling.co.uk/f/mindfulnes... #warringtontherapist #blogpost #mindfulness #counsellingblog #counsellingservice

Today is #HelplinesAwarenessDay, which is a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the incredible work of helplines across the UK. Each year on 23rd February, dedicated employees and volunteers across the UK are celebrated for the difference they make every day.🙌💜⬇ #mentalhealthsupport

🎉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 your weekend and stay safe! 🙏💜 #Wellbeing #selfcare #celebrate #progress #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

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 💜

Feeling down? Here’s a little message for you today ❤️ Share this for someone who might need it! Need to talk? SANEline Services are here for you. Tap the link in our bio to find our services 🔗 (Full credits to the original author of this message). #mentalhealth

Today is #RandomActsOfKindnessDay Research has shown that kindness is an antidote to isolation and creates a sense of belonging. If you would like to know more please visit this webpage www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment... 💜 #kindnessmatters #kindness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

What is mindfulness? #Mindfulness is a word that describes being in the moment, being present and focusing. It's about being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they arise, without getting carried away by them or trying to change them. #wellbeing #selfcare 🧘‍♀️ 💜 ⬇

Struggling with your mental health? You don’t have to face this alone. Need to talk? SANEline Services are here for you. Share this for someone who might need it. Find our services here: sane.org.uk/support #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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. Creating healthy ones for yourself is important for your mental health.⬇ #mentalhealth 💜

📣New blog post!📣 This weeks is about anxiety. vjmcounselling.co.uk/f/understand... #counsellingblog #counsellingservice #anxietysupport #UnderstandingAnxiety #mentalhealth

How are you going to take a break this weekend?☕ Will you enjoy a walk outside or chat with a friend? Let me know in the comments. I'm going to listen to some music and read a book!!🎶🥁🎸🎶📚 #TakeABreak #relax #selfcare #wellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #onlinetherapist 💜

Today is Time to Talk Day, the nations biggest mental health conversation. This years theme is Brave the Big Talk. Help to reduce the stigma by making time to talk and starting conversations that feel challenging.💚 #TimeToTalkDay #TimeToTalk #bravethebigtalk #stopthestigma #mentalhealth

📣This weeks blog post is about the benefits of talking therapy.📣 Read it here vjmcounselling.co.uk/f/the-benefi... #counsellingblog #therapyblog #talkingtherapy #counsellingservice

Today is World Cancer Day. A day to acknowledge everyone touched by cancer, those living with a diagnosis, those in treatment or recovery, those waiting, and those walking beside someone they love. If this is your journey, or someone close to you - you are not alone. 💜 #WorldCancerDay

You can contact our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to one of our specialists – at any time of the day or night. Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/

Did you know that chronic stress can actually change your brain? Chronic stress is the repeated activation of the stress response. Over time this can have an impact on brain function.⬇ #addressyourstress #chronicstress #stressmanagement #brainhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters 💜

🎒We all carry an invisible backpack, that no one else can see. As it stores more and more of our problems, secrets, stresses and losses it can start to feel cumbersome and heavy. If you could take one thing out of your backpack, what would it be?🤔 #wellbeing #selfcare #healing #lightentheload 💜

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:⬇ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

🎉New blog post!!🎉 This weeks is about first session expectations vjmcounselling.co.uk/f/what-to-ex... #counsellingservice #counsellingblog #blogpost #firststeps

📣Monday Mental Health Check📣 I'd like you to think about how you've been feeling recently, consider any worries or physical signs of stress or anxiety.⬇ If you are struggling with your mental health and need support please contact your GP or a mental health professional. #mentalhealthawareness 💜

Share this for someone who might need this reminder ❤️ #youareenough #positiveaffirmation #mentalhealth

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 #stressmanagement #anxiety #anxietysupport #mentalhealth

❓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 as it causes your body to release excess amounts of adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream.⬇ #StressManagement #mentalhealth #wellbeing 💜

Did you know that 'Blue Monday' is a myth used by travel companies to encourage people to book their summer holidays. Samaritans have renamed it 'Brew Monday' and remind everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. ☕💚 #BrewMonday #Wellbeing #mentalhealth

🥳Today VJM Counselling is 2!🥳 Thank you everybody for your continued support to help my little business grow. 💜 #thankyouforyoursupport #birthday #counsellingservice

A gentle reminder: feelings are real, even if “Blue Monday” isn’t. However you’re doing today – you’re not alone. You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛 #mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness

Are you tired of feeling like you keep everyone else happy and ignore your own emotions? What if you didn't need to think or feel this way. Talking things through in therapy can help you to understand your emotions and thought patterns. #mentalhealth #TalkingTherapy #Counselling

Are you feeling stressed but unsure why? 🤔 Many things can cause stress. You might feel stressed because of one big event or situation in your life. Or it might be a combination of lots of smaller things. ⬇ #stressmanagement #addressyourstress #stress #wellbeing #talkingtherapy #mentalhealth 💜

Are you wondering what to expect from your first counselling session?⬇ Starting counselling can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what to expect. Please visit my website www.vjmcounselling.co.uk for more details. #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #itsokaynottobeokay #ITSOKAYTOTALK

What are the benefits of counselling?⬇ If counselling is something you've been considering please visit my website www.vjmcounselling.co.uk for more details, or book a FREE consultation here calendar.app.google/6eBQ4efnbqPG... #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #itsokaynottobeokay 💜

Mental health is a vital aspect of wellbeing, and seeking help or acknowledging struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. There is support available you can contact your GP, or a charity like @sane.org.uk #talkinghelps #itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealth 💜

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 ⬇ Follow me on social media for more posts and updates. www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling #warringtontherapist #selfcare #StressManagement #mentalhealth 💜

What do you need today?🤔 If todays been tough, its ok to take a break. When you take a break you are giving your brain and body a chance to reset and recharge. This helps to reduce fatigue and stress levels, and allows your brain to process information more effectively. #mentalhealth #wellbeing 💜

🎄Merry Christmas everyone!🎄 Thanks for all your support in 2025, see you in the new year.✨ #merrychristmas #happychristmas #Christmas #SeasonsGreetings #HappyNewYear

If you're struggling with your mental health, Christmas can be difficult to navigate. The pressure to feel festive or to socialise can make difficult emotions feel even heavier. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely or are struggling with grief, you're not alone. #mentalhealthsupport 💜

Whether it's your first Christmas without someone, or they died many years ago, you may find your grief is more intense during the festive season. You're not being a 'Grinch', you're coping with a loss after a difficult time. Be gentle with yourself and seek support if you need it. #griefandloss 💜

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some people, for many different reasons including financial stress, loneliness, loss and social anxiety. If you find yourself struggling with your feelings please speak to family and friends, or contact a charity like @mind.org.uk or @sane.org.uk 💜

Christmas is often associated with excitement and joy, but it can also be a difficult time, straining us mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. If you feel like you need support speak to family, friends, your GP or reach out to charities like @mind.org.uk or @sane.org.uk #mentalhealth 💜

Next time you are feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, try The STOP Technique. 🧘‍♀️ The STOP Technique is a mindfulness based practice designed to help you reduce stress in the moment.⬇ #mindfulness #stressmanagement #addressyourstress #anxiety #anxietysupport #overwhelmed #mentalhealth

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? 🤔 Go to www.instagram.com/vjmcounselling to view the full post. #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate

The healing process during therapy can bring up a whole spectrum of emotions, including hope, vulnerability and progress. Healing isn't linear, but with the right support and guidance it can be achieved. #warringtoncounsellor #counsellingservice #talkingtherapy #onlinetherapist #mentalhealth

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 mental health, what stops you from taking that first step?🤔⬇ #wellbeing #selfcare #firststeptohealing #mentalhealth 💜

What is Grief? Grief is a natural response to loss. Its the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek #Grief&Loss #BereavementSupport

The five stages of grief model was developed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969. Having an understanding of the stages of grief can help you navigate your feelings as you process your loss. They are non-linear, you will experience these aspects of grief at different times.⬇ #GriefAwarenessWeek

This week 2nd - 8th December is #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek which aims to raise awareness of grief, and to help normalise conversations around it. Grief affects people in different ways, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. #bereavementsupport #griefawareness #griefsupport #griefandloss

📣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. 🧘‍♀️ #wellbeing #healing #mentalhealth #MentalHealthSupport 💜

What are the symptoms of anxiety?🤔 Anxiety feels different for everyone and can effect your body and mind. If anxiety is having an impact on your life maybe talking to your GP or a mental health professional would help. #anxietysupport #anxietyawareness #stressmanagement #mentalhealth

#MentalHealthMatters because it has a direct impact on your ability to cope with life's challenges & to maintain relationships. Having good mental health can make life easier. It helps to calm you when you're upset & to cope with the fears and uncertainties of life.⬇ #mentalhealth #wellbeing