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Cognitive distortions are like sneaky tricks our minds play on us, distorting our thoughts and perceptions. Imagine wearing glasses that make everything look a bit off – that's what cognitive distortions do to our thinking. They're patterns of negative thoughts that can make situations seem worse than they really are. By recognising and challenging these distortions, we can gain a clearer, more balanced perspective. It's like fine-tuning the lens through which we see the world.

Come across a few of these! On the lighter side, you are not expected to lie down on a sofa 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Mental health helplines!

Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice.

✨Anxiety UK

Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 10pm; Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

✨Bipolar UK

A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk

✨CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net

✨Men's Health Forum

24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk

✨Mental Health Foundation

Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

✨Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk

✨No Panic

Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

✨OCD Action

Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

✨OCD UK

A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.ocduk.org

✨PAPYRUS

Young su***de prevention society.
Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

✨Rethink Mental Illness

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.rethink.org

✨Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

✨SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

✨YoungMinds

Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Abuse (child, sexual, domestic violence)

✨NSPCC

Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

✨Refuge

Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling)

✨Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

✨National Gambling Helpline

Phone: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)
Website: www.begambleaware.org

✨Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily, 10am to midnight)
Website: www.ukna.org

Alzheimer's

✨Alzheimer's Society

Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines.
Phone: 0333 150 3456 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends)
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Bereavement

✨Cruse Bereavement Care

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Crime victims

✨Rape Crisis

To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

✨Victim Support

Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org

Eating disorders

✨Beat

Phone: 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (for under-18s)
Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

Learning disabilities

✨Mencap

Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.mencap.org.uk

Parenting

✨Family Lives

Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying.
Phone: 0808 800 2222 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm)
Website: www.familylives.org.uk

Relationships

✨Relate

The UK's largest provider of relationship support.
Website: www.relate.org.uk

Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety Become a Member of Anxiety UK. We pride ourselves on being user led, with many on our staff and volunteer team having personal experience of anxiety.

‼️I have seen a couple of posts with this information and hopefully it can help someone, as in these strange times someone might need one of them

Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565

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If you’re struggling with your mental health due to covid-19 and need support please feel able to get in touch, especially if you are any form of key worker 💙

Wonderful insight into the importance of maintaining structure and routine for people with autism and how it can feel when that isn’t there

Hi everyone, I have decided to be safe and not see clients face to face at the moment but I am still taking on clients! Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and phone calls are but a few ways I will be working and I am also happy to offer smaller ‘sessions’ for free

If anyone needs mental health support during this time, please get in touch. I am happy to signpost to useful services, provide calming tools and even speak over the phone or online if that helps. I know it’s scary right now but it will be okay.

Our time is not infinite. Our energy is not infinite. Spend these precious currencies on people as much as you wish but take a moment to consider who is willing to do the same for you

Things are uncertain at the moment and that can be distressing, but Covid-19 isn’t stopping me from being there for my clients. I offer you stability and predictability in a time where that may be lacking. It may be that we have to get creative and work via phone/video call but I will be there!

Make a start on your personal development ☀️

Some suggestions on how to cope if you’re feeling anxious about Coronavirus, directly from the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Coronavirus anxiety: how to cope if you’re feeling anxious about the outbreak BACP Counsellors share their thoughts on what can help with the mental health impact of this global news story

I’ve joined Harley Therapy, a platform that enables easy and quick bookings and includes over the phone and video call sessions. This is ideal for anyone who is busy or unsure of meeting face to face with a counsellor!

You are able to choose a time that suits you and it can either be a one off session or can become a full therapeutic relationship 😊

Chloe Johnstone : Psychotherapist | HarleyTherapy.com Find out more about Chloe Johnstone and choose your preferred session time.

I’m here to help ❤️

Take some time today to think about a small (or big) step you have achieved and give yourself that appreciation 👏🏻👏🏻

Newest addition to my counselling room! I love salt lamps, they produce the most relaxing glow

So lucky to have two of the loveliest dogs in my home. They are so intuitive and sweet 😍

Sitting with feelings and giving them the attention they deserve is part of the process of healing and moving forward ✨

With 2020 comes a bit of a change for me! I’ve upgraded to a sofa for even better comfort (and the opportunity to chill out) and for parents and children and couples!

I have also made payment way easier by adding a card machine and as always, hot drinks and bottles of water are available ☕️

Feeling safe and comfortable in counselling/therapy is essential and I hope that’s a feeling I can provide 💕

Learning how to say no and know what isn’t important can be such a relief! Your time and mental energy is precious and should be spent on things that make you a better, happier person 😊💙

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The breakage represents the most vulnerable points in our lives. The repairs are highlighted, rather than disguised, to signify strength and healing and are a metaphor for embracing struggle as a path towards character-building

It does take a lot of bravery to be vulnerable, that vulnerability can lead to amazing change and personal development. If you need support, I’m here to help