Counsellors who work in schools know how valuable their work is. They see young people at a time when things aren’t going well for them. Young children might not know when they need help. They often don’t have the words to explain. Sometimes their parents spot the signs. Sometimes it’s the school. If they can […]
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NECS were delighted to read about this study carried out by our colleagues at Place2Be. They have carried out some extensive research into how swift access to counselling can have a positive impact on a young person’s mental health – not just in the short term, but into their future too. Early intervention is key
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One of our counsellors found this article from 2011. After 10 years it resonates even more today than then. And it’s certainly borne out by the children and young people who access counselling with us today. Even a large number of the young adults who attend counselling have been impacted by their upbringing. It’s not
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Change and uncertainty have been a way of life for the last year. Do you realise though, that the biggest impact of change comes from how you react to it? How do I react to change? For example, we might react to change by trying to block out difficult feelings or by getting angry by
If your relationship is becoming difficult, thinking about the impact on children early can be a big help. Will separation have a negative impact on my children? It’s commonly accepted that divorce or separation has a negative impact on children, but is this always the case? In the 11 months to the end of May,
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This graphic is a light hearted look at when people access mental health support. But as with everything that is light hearted, there is an element of truth underlying it. Why is the timing important when accessing counselling. You might be experiencing problems and wondering when you should ask for help. This blog will help
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We talk to a lot of people about their mental health and quite often it’s difficult for them to describe how they are feeling. How do you see your mental health problems? For me, I visualise my brain as a pan of spaghetti when I’m struggling. When you take spaghetti out of the packet it’s
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In England, one in six people report experiencing a common mental health problem (including depression) in any given week according to an NHS study. However, it can be difficult to understand depression if you’ve never experienced it. If you are the person experiencing depression you might find it hard to express how you feel. We have
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It might not come as a surprise to you that, according to a recent study by the legal firm Slater and Gordon, money worries are the biggest reason married couples split up. In fact, the survey revealed that 23% of couples had argued with their partner about money in the last fortnight. A lot of
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A major part of anxiety is worrying – negative thoughts and emotions running through your mind relentlessly, with seemingly no end in sight. Whether you worry about something realistic (financial concerns) or hypothetical (often starts with “What if…”), worrying can quickly consume you and impact every aspect of your life. It can also affect
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