From apprehensive ➡️to getting your life back What a difference a few months of therapy can make, with Talking Therapies. ✨Well done to our lovely Doncaster therapist, Lucy, who is this week's Feedback Friday star. Sign up for support with us online: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

Julie's Journey: Week 15 💙 Julie's latest vlog is live, over on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/rdashtalking... It's surgery day for Julie, which is one of the reasons she came to Talking Therapies in the first place! Follow along to see how she gets on. Well done, Julie! 💙

We’re almost through the first month of 2026! If you joined us in making a resolution to look after your mental wellbeing, we hope it’s going well. If you’re struggling though, that’s okay. Mental health problems affect lots of people; 1 in 4, in fact. Talking Therapies can help:

Get your confidence back, with wraparound care from Talking Therapies. With therapy to support your mental wellbeing, plus employment support that's tailored to you, we can help you get back to feeling like yourself again. ✨Well done Alison, Rotherham Employment Advisor - our Feedback Friday star!

Julie's latest vlog is live, over on our Instagram! www.instagram.com/rdashtalkingtherapies No therapy update this week, but...Julie's been able to get through another blood test! Proof that therapy and Julie's hard work is helping her to overcome her needle phobia, one step at a time. Well done!

We’re three weeks into January! How is your resolution to look after your wellbeing going? Not started? Here’s some inspiration from our team! They're getting outdoors, having dog walks, pet snuggles and coffee catch ups. Low mood or anxiety getting in the way? We can help. Self-refer online.

📣BLUE MONDAY DOESN'T EXIST Today is apparently ‘the most miserable day of the year’. However, we know that down days can happen any day, and that's okay. If you need help, because those days are turning into weeks, turn to Talking Therapies. ☀️We'll help you get back on track to brighter days.

💬We're here to help you work through how you're feeling. ✨Well done to our Feedback Friday star, Andrew, who is our North Lincs counsellor. 💙Get back to feeling like yourself again with Talking Therapies: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

Julie's latest vlog is live, over on our Instagram. This week includes a pre-op assessment debrief (did she manage her blood test?!), plus a chat after Julie's latest session with her therapist, Lesley. instagram.com/rdashtalkingtherapies

Credit card bills, winter weather, Christmas being over...we can all feel a bit fed up at this time of year. A mid-January slump is common and for most of us it will pass. For others, it might stick around for longer, feel heavier, or never seem to go away. Struggling with symptoms? We can help.

As we #ChooseKindness this new year, it’s important to remember to be kind to ourselves. Take a little time out for some self-care, at least once a week. It could be popping on a podcast, a walk, a catch up with a friend, or a calming bath. Do whatever makes you happy, content and relaxed. (1/2)

💖Our Menopause and Wellbeing Workshop can help you to make sense of how you're feeling when things are changing. It's full of information and tips to manage your wellbeing. ✨Well done to our menopause workshop team, this week's Feedback Friday stars. rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

There are so many things we can do to keep mentally well in 2026. Here are five key ways to wellbeing: 🤝Connect with others 👟Keep active 🧩Learn new skills 🫶Give to others ⌚Be present Get inspiration on what to do, and when, with these calendar prompts from Action for Happiness! #ChooseKindness

This week we officially launch our North Lincs service’s new home – and we would love to show you around! This Thursday, we’ll be celebrating our move from The Talking Shop to Elizabeth Quarter. Join us on the 8th, 11am - 2pm, for a ribbon cutting, building tours and information stalls.

Let's enter 2026 mindfully and #ChooseKindness to ourselves. Many people will be heading back to work tomorrow after a festive break. Here’s a reminder that it can take some time to get back into a ‘normal’ routine – and that’s okay! When things feel overwhelming, try having a moment to breathe:

🎆Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026! 📆Many of us can feel the pressure to take on a big resolution at the start of the year. Instead, let’s #ChooseKindness to ourselves. (1/2)

🎄The gap between Christmas and New Year can be strange; routines go out the window, there are random leftovers to polish off and no one's sure what day it is! If you've been meaning to self-refer, but haven't had chance with the Christmas chaos, make the most of these calmer days and get in touch.

📆“I’ll wait until the New Year to sort it" 📆“I’ll start in January" Sound familiar? We’re all guilty of putting things off, but why wait until 2026 to make a start on improving your mental health? Self-refer if you’ve been struggling with low mood or worry. Link in bio.

🎄Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026🎄 If you need us over the next few weeks, we're open as usual, other than on bank holidays. If you're in a mental health crisis over the holidays, call 111 and select option 2. The crisis team operates 24/7.

📆Door 7: Ask for help We can try to juggle lots of things at this time of year. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends and family to avoid overwhelm. Struggling with low mood or worry? Don’t be afraid to ask us for help. We’re open throughout the festive period, other than bank holidays.

🎁Door 6: Presence over presents Try to be more present. Experience the festivities through your senses: 💡See twinkling lights 🔔Hear bells in a Christmas song 🥧Taste a mince pie 🍗Smell dinner cooking ❄️Feel the cool winter air These small moments can help you to ground yourself in the present.

🌬️Wellbeing advent door 5: Practice deep breathing When you need a moment of calm amongst the chaos, try a breathing exercise and some mindfulness. 4 breathing is one we tend to refer to a lot, as it's so simple to do: Breathe in for 4 seconds Hold for 4 Breathe out for 4 Hold for 4, and repeat

🔔Wellbeing advent day 4: setting boundaries Whether it’s technology, social events, gift-giving, or another round of festive drinks, it’s okay to step back or say ‘no’ this festive season (and the rest of the year, too!). Try prioritising relaxation and self-care, to help balance out busy days.

✒️Door 3: Write a letter to your future self, rather than Santa. Include things you’re grateful for, achievements this year (big or small), and (pressure-free) hopes for next year. It will help you recognise there’s no pressure for big resolutions in 2026, and you did amazing things in 2025!

When Paul damaged his back in a former job, he struggled to come to terms with needing to use a wheelchair. After battling low mood for months, he signed up for support with Talking Therapies. A year on, he says therapy 'changed his life'. 📽️Here's Paul's story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLIS...

❄️Wellbeing advent day 2: Connection 🤝This season, make a conscious effort to pick up the phone for a conversation, or meet face to face, and connect with someone. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Research shows that people with strong social connections are less likely to experience anxiety and depression! (1/2)

📆We know this time of year can get stressful and busy, so we're bringing you a wellbeing advent calendar as we count down to the 25th. Each day, we'll have tips on keeping your cool this Christmas. ❄️Behind door one is ‘get active’. (1/3)

There’s lots of pressure to be merry and bright at the moment, so here’s a reminder that it’s totally okay if you’re not feeling jolly. We can help you if you’re struggling with persistent low mood, worry, panic, OCD, PTSD or phobias, plus employment issues. Self-refer online, link in bio.

💙We're a safe space to learn to manage stress and anxiety better. Talking Therapies can help if you're struggling with low mood or worry. ✨Well done to our brilliant Rotherham therapist, star of this week's Feedback Friday. Sign up for support online: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

Julie's Journey: week 10 7 sessions into CBT, and Julie is feeling fantastic! Anxiety levels = ⬇️ Positivity: ⬆️ Catch her latest vlog over on our Facebook or Instagram pages! FB: www.facebook.com/RDaSHTalking... Insta: www.instagram.com/rdashtalking...

At Talking Therapies, we understand that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, especially when you're struggling with low mood or anxiety. That's why we make it as easy as possible to get support that works for you. (1/2)

📄 If you're having treatment with Talking Therapies, you can also access our employment support team. 💼They can help you to find, stay in, or return to work. ✨Well done to Doncaster employment advisor, Vicki - this week's Feedback Friday star! 📌Sign up for support online. Link in bio.

Julie's latest patient vlog is live! 🤳 This week, Julie has been putting her CBT into practice, as she faced her phobia head on. Head over to our Instagram or Facebook to see how she's got on: FB: facebook.com/RDaSHTalkingTherapies Insta: instagram.com/rdashtalkingtherapies/

💬🗨️ Worried about speaking to a stranger? We'll always make it feel easy and help you to feel comfortable. Well done to Ryan, in our Doncaster team, who is the star of this week's Feedback Friday! ✨ Sign up for support for anxiety and depression online: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

❌No dodgy discounts here. We are FREE and always will be. Free, confidential support for your mental health in Doncaster, Rotherham, and North Lincs. Struggling with low mood or worry? Self-refer online: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

😌Wellbeing Wednesday: progressive muscle relaxation This can help reduce tension throughout your body that builds up when we're feeling stressed. It can also help us to become more aware of how it feels in the moment, so we can better identify and address it. How it works... (1/2)

📱It's now easier than ever to manage both Talking Therapies AND GP appointments! 🟦By using the SystmConnect app, you can: 💬Contact us via the app, without needing to call 💬Book and cancel appointments on your phone 💬Self-refer with less form filling - NHS details are linked to the system (1/2)

😌Get back to feeling like yourself again. 💙Our incredible teams can help you to overcome low mood, worry, anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD and more. We also offer employment support to find, return to stay in work. ✨Well done to our Rotherham team, this week's Feedback Friday stars.

Julie's latest patient vlog is live! 🤳 This week's vlog is a raw, honest perspective on the highs and lows of what therapy can be like. instagram.com/rdashtalking...

Fellas! Guys! Lads! 🧔👨🦱👨👨🦳👴 For #InternationalMensDay and #MensHealthMonth, do a mental health M.O.T to check in on yourself...and on a friend. Even if you're not struggling, someone you know might be. 🧵(1/3)

🖨️Let's start by printing all my worksheets to hand out to patients throughout the day. I like to provide this worksheet at the beginning of treatment since it provides a helpful summary of how physical and mental health are interconnected. #psychologicalprofessionsweek

🗣️I've just done an assessment with a patient who was feeling lonely with limited social interaction. Alongside support from Talking Therapies, I think they would benefit from talking to the council's Wellbeing Team, who can support people to find social groups or befriending services.

💻Between appointments I am working on developing our upcoming workshop to support older adults in the community with their mental wellbeing. ⚙️My colleagues and I are still very much in the planning stages with this but hope we can start running the workshop from Spring 2026 - watch this space!

Smile! I caught my supervisor off guard and grabbed a pic at the end of our meeting! Every week, we discuss patients ensuring they receive the best care. One that we spoke about was feeling much better after 3 months of treatment, so they were able to be discharged - well done to them!👏

🍁Just feeling 'under the weather'? Dark nights getting you down? 🧣As Autumn draws further in, we can all feel a bit down now and then. However, frequent feelings of low mood, panic or worry are signs you need some support. 🍂We can help you: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

🔁My first patient completed a "5 areas" diagram to help them understand the vicious cycle of low mood they seem to be trapped in. The beauty of a cycle is that you only need to change one area to create a positive knock-on effect. We'll be focussing on this, to eventually break out of the cycle!

☀️Good morning! Welcome to a day in life as a PWP (Practitioner) working for Talking Therapies. I'm Chiara, and today I'll be giving you an insight into my role for #PsychologicalProfessionsWeek. 📍I'm working at the Jade Centre, Bentley and have 6 appointments - best get prepared for a busy day!

We will remember them.

🎆Many people look forward to Bonfire Night, but for some veterans, it can be a really challenging time. Sudden loud noises, flashes of light and the smell of fireworks can trigger traumatic memories or PTSD. 🪖Take a look at this advice from Op Courage, the veterans mental health service.

😴 Sleep. It's so important to our mental health and wellbeing. On average, we need 7-9 hours per night. In reality, almost 1 in 5 people aren’t hitting those hours. Without sleep, our mental health can really suffer. Here are some #WellbeingWednesday sleep tips, to help you wind down.