Dee Maddox-Hinton

Around 1 in 4 UK families are headed by single parents. Research by single parent charity, Gingerbread showed that single parents are twice as likely to have felt depressed because of money worries than UK adults generally. This is one reason why I offer reduced rate counselling for those experiencing financial hardship, so if you’re a single parent considering counselling but worried about the cost, please get in touch.

Don’t forget to check out the Gingerbread website where you will find some fantastic resources to support the mental health of single parents.” Gingerbread

School can be somewhere and often refuse to go. School can be challenging for some young people for a wide range of reasons. If your child is struggling to maintain regular attendance at , can help both and children to explore the mental and emotional roots of school refusal. Get in touch today to get the support you need.

The new school year is a few weeks away and some children are already feeling about returning to school. This can be for a range of reasons including academic pressures, or difficult experiences outside of school. If a child you care for is feeling this way, YoungMinds, a charity for young people’s mental health have a range of supportive resources on their website - see link below.

School Anxiety and Refusal | Parent Guide to Support If your child is anxious about school, or refusing to go to school at all, read our tips and advice on how you can support their mental health.

Starting can inspire a range of for both and , from excitement to and many in-between. To help manage the mental and emotional aspects of this transition for your family, you can find a range of helpful resources here:

Starting primary school - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize Advice and games to help you and your child prepare for primary school, then thrive during their first year.

Today is Samaritans offer a non-judgemental listening ear 24/7 whatever you're facing. We thank all Samaritans volunteers today and encourage anyone who'd like to help those in distress to get in touch with your local and see what a difference you can make.

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7

affect men and women from all walks of life. If you're struggling with your relationship with food - perhaps struggling to eat enough, binge eating or purging, can help. Support for those struggling with can also be found at: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

Evidence shows that as many as 1 in 4 experience before the age of 18. This major emotional and psychological impacts an individual’s mental and physical health and social well-being. I have worked as part of an in**st survivor’s help group and have experience in sexual abuse . If you're a looking for help, get in touch today.

Today is National Bereaved Parents Day - a day to raise awareness for all parents who have lost a child of any age, and from any circumstance. The day was launched by 'A Child of Mine' - a charity providing emotional and practical support for bereaved parents and families, see the link below. Counselling is one way to help parents and families manage this unimaginable loss.



https://achildofmine.org.uk/national-bereaved-parents-awareness-day/ Child Of Mine - Supporting Bereaved Parents

When taking time off work or going on , we can sometimes feel more , and lower in mood than we expect. Routines have a proven positive effect on mental and physical so for optimum mental health when taking time off, try keeping to some sort of – particularly with sleep, human contact, exercise, fresh air and eating regular, healthy meals. Don’t forget to take your regular medications too.

This week is (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Week - an annual event run by SANDS to raise awareness of the facts and impacts of neonatal deaths and stillbirths. The loss of a child in pregnancy or childbirth can affect parents for life. can help parents cope with this loss. https://www.sands.org.uk/get-involved/sands-awareness-week-finding-words

Sands Awareness Week - Finding the words | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families. We are pleased to announce that Sands Awareness Week is 17-23 June 2024. The week is a time to engage with people right across the Sands community and beyond on topics and subjects which mean so much to bereaved parents and their families. The theme this year is Finding the Words. Together, we can h...

This Sunday is Being a father can be a rewarding but challenging experience and the demands of being a new father can seem overwhelming. We all have a father and many of us are fathers, fathers-to-be or like a father to someone close! If you're a and are feeling the strain of fatherhood, or if you are someone struggling with your paternal relationship, remember you need looking after too - not just today but everyday. Make sure you invest in your for you and your loved ones.

Summer is on it's way! Many of us look forward to our annual all year but to our destination can be a source of and . A fear of flying is a well known and can help you overcome it - get in touch to day.

To help manage this fear of flying, you can also find some helpful advice on taking care of your mental health when preparing for, during and after your trip at:

www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/general-travel-health-advice/mental-health-and-travel

May is National Walking Month, so take a walk outside and give your well-being a boost. Fresh air and gentle exercise can aid sleep and encourage helpful hormones that boost positivity. You can even take extra care of your by having Walking Talking Therapy - where we hold your counselling session whilst taking a gentle walk in nature. You can also bring your dog!

It's . In the UK, 1 million people with and their families struggle to get the support and care that they need. Supporting a loved one with can take a toll on mental health but can help. Get in touch today to get the support you need. The Alzheimer's Society's website also offers a range of valuable resources to help you.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week

Dementia Action Week Dementia Action Week is our annual campaign that brings people together from across the country under a unified theme to take action on dementia.

It's Dying Matters Awareness Week.

Set up by it's a chance to get people talking about dying and grief. If you or a loved one is struggling with or , remember, can help navigate and manage your feelings during these challenging times.

Dying Matters Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign is working with you to create an open culture in which we’re comfortable talking about death, dying and grief.

It's international . 1 in 10 women develop a mental health condition either during pregnancy or in the first year after their child is born. can help as part of a care plan to aid the road to recovery for as well as family and friends supporting her. Get in touch today for the support you need.

Did you know that many health insurance policies can be utilised to fund counselling? I'm a registered provider for with many insurers, including Health, , , , Helix and WPA .

This means that counselling sessions with me could be funded by your health insurance, taking away any financial concerns about receiving the support you need.

can be huge sources of strength and comfort but sometimes conflicts arise and issues can seem difficult to resolve. No matter what stage your relationship is at, can help you find a positive way forward. Get in touch today to discuss how I can help.

is something we all experience throughout life. Whilst some stress can be motivating, long-term and severe stress can be damaging to both mental and physical health.

It's , the perfect time to try and manage our stress levels as best we can. The The Stress Management Society have a great range of resources on their website to start managing your stress levels

Remember, can help with stress management, so get in touch today. Hardship are available for those experiencing financial difficulty.

Did you know that whole day and half day sessions are available to deal with extreme personal issues? If you're trying to overcome exceptionally challenging feelings or circumstances and don't think standard 50 minute sessions suit your situation, get in touch to discuss longer sessions. Let me help you live the life you deserve 🙂

This Sunday is , a lovely opportunity to celebrate , our and anyone who has been like a to us. For some, it can be a very difficult time. Losing our mum is often the most devastating we experience. If you know someone who has lost their mum and finds mothers day difficult, please reach out with a kind word. If you've lost your mum and find mother's day emotionally challenging, remember that can come and go and for someone years after they have passed is completely natural. If you're struggling with feelings of grief for your mum or any other loved one you have lost, can help.

It's currently Eating disorders can affect men and women from all backgrounds and age groups and are driven by a range of genetic, biological, behavioural, psychological, and social factors. have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness so if you or a loved one is struggling with an or are worried about your relationship with food, reach out and get help. can be a valuable part of treatment.

Brrr! It might be cold outside but as January is what better way to warm up, get some fresh air and exercise than walking your dog? You can even take extra care of your by having Walking Talking Therapy - where we hold your counselling session whilst taking a gentle walk in nature. You can even bring your dog! Click on the link below to find out more 👇

https://www.deemh.co.uk/walking-talking-therapy

Many people face at some point. The festive season can cause financial pressures for many, leading to , and increasing in . can help manage these feelings. Concessions can be arranged where possible so please reach out for the help you need and contact me today.

Have you been drinking more alcohol over the festive season? Do you tend to use alcohol as a way of coping with and feelings of , or other unwanted emotions? Is your having a negative impact on your life and relationships?

Why not take part in ? By giving up alcohol for the month you'll invest in your mental and physical health. Always consult your GP before starting any new health regime and remember that can help address problems with https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january

Deciding to proceed with or can be a tough choice to make and the processes can be challenging to navigate. Whether you're experiencing difficulties and want to try and work through them, or are looking to draw your relationship to a close, can help you gain clarity on your decision and manage the experienced during these changes.

Has the festive season made you think that you or a loved one may have an addiction to spending money? If you are worried about spending addiction, can help explore your reasons for spending and work through the associated issues. Get in touch today for support.



Check out this article for helpful tips 👇https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/spending-money-for-comfort/