Chattering Minds Therapy

Ordered myself a bunch of Self-Esteem books for my primary aged groups!! So excited to share these stories with the children over the coming weeks 🥰💕🥳

Walking back from the park this morning with my three year old niece and she suddenly yells “STOP, WAIT A MINUTE!” I turn around to watch her carefully pick this yellow ‘flower’. She then proceeded to tell me that it was to go on the table outside so she could show her mum and dad because they’d like that.

Some people see the w**d and others see the flower!! Be the person that sees the flower in life 🌻💕

It’s been a busy weekend setting up my new therapy space but I am beyond excited to be able to offer face-to-face sessions to my clients. Not sure there are enough plants though 🤔😝🪴💐💕🥰

A few months ago I read an article on a blog about buying flowers to fill every room in your house and the effect this has on your mental well-being. The point of the article was that we so often say ‘I’ll do that when I feel better or when my house is done up etc’. Why wait for the ‘I’ll do it when’ when we could do it now and experience the benefits.

It was one of those articles that hit a cord. I am an ‘I’ll do it when’ person. I decided to make it a priority and although making this new routine in my life will take some work, I notice just how happy they make me feel when I do.

So…..I am dedicating Sunday as my fresh flowers day. I may not do it every week (life happens) but I’m committing to doing this as often as I can because it makes me feel great and why wait for the ‘when’ if you can do it now!

Today I bought 3 bunches of flowers from Aldi at a cost of no more than £10 and I spread them over several vases in four different spaces. Affordable and beautiful 💐🌷🌻🥀🌺🌹🌸

Do you have an ‘I’ll do it when’?? Could you do it now?

One of my favourite things about working with younger children is being creative and making resources!

Today I created a post box for my counselling room door. I have such a small amount of space to work with children, this way those young people who just want to check in and get a chance to talk something through will have the opportunity to come by for a chat. Already I have received five notes 🥰

Beyond excited to use these with my youngsters in my schools. The reviews for these books were so positive I had to see for myself.

Love a game of emotions Jenga 🥰 such a great way to get children to open up about how they experience emotion!

Love ordering new books 📖 this one is full of ideas for self care, something I am great at encouraging others to do but need to work on for myself!

I’m excited to get started with my Self-Care Project 🥰❤️

Remember to breathe 🧘🏻‍♀️

Calming down our breathing is such an effective tool when we are experiencing an emotional and physical reaction. First we must calm the reaction before we can process and problem solve the trigger.

The 4,7,8 breathing techniques is incredibly effective and fast at regulating our breathing and getting us back on track.

The feeling will pass, just breathe through it 😌

I am a glasgow based Cognitive Behavioural Therapist conducting a six week online course with small groups exploring teacher anxiety, identifying simple techniques to manage symptoms, and rediscovering love of teaching.

Contact me today via email to book now or for more information on the course and to reserve your space go to my website 🙂

Are you a teacher? Do you deal with anxiety in the classroom? Is your anxiety affecting your love of the job?

I am conducting a six week online programme for small groups where we will explore anxiety and identify the best techniques to manage the symptoms so you can rediscover your love of teaching.

Contact me via email or messenger to reserve your spot or if would like more information on what the programme will cover 🙂

Chattering Minds Therapy

Sunny Sunday mornings make for great productive planning ☀️

I have been very busy these last few months with work and getting my head around my new role as full time therapist in a variety of settings. What a great learning experience it has been 🙂 Lots of new business ventures in the works too which I’m excited about!

Enjoy the sun troops however you choose to spend your sunny Sunday ☀️😎

Happy February 🥳

January was a long month!!! I know I’ve felt the ups and downs but new months bring new possibilities. It might not seem like there is an end in sight at times but each morning feels a little brighter and there is happiness to be found in that ☀️

What do you do to bring some happiness into your everyday?
I’ve filled my house with daffodils! Spring is on its way 🌷🌺🪴

Happy Monday 💕

I love this quote! Monday’s get such a bad rep but the truth is they come every week whether we are ready for them or not so why not find ways to make them sparkle!

Chattering Minds Therapy updated their business hours.

Do you ever find your mind racing with thoughts? 💭

Thoughts about things not happened yet?! Thoughts about a time long ago that made us feel shame?! Thoughts about ourselves and all the flaws we have?!

When we experience thoughts in this way we are focussing our attention anywhere but the present moment. Bring yourself back into the here and now using this simple mindfulness grounding technique 🧘🏻‍♀️

Hello and welcome to the brand new Chattering Minds Therapy page 🙂

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, anger and more.

After going through my own mental health issues many years ago I experienced all that CBT had to offer and was amazed at how well it helped me manage my symptoms and triggers as well as look deeper to explore and challenge my thinking and behaviours.

I chose to get my Diploma in CBT Therapy so that I could share the tools and techniques that helped me with others that struggle with their own mental health. I look forward to sharing some of my knowledge on here with you all.

Thank you for dropping by my page today💕