Wellbeing Tips
It’s important to look after yourself so you can function better and feel happier – people around you may pick up on the changes too.
The wellbeing tips include ideas for feeling better in your body. This is because there’s a strong link between mind and body – when you feel better physically you’re likely to function and feel better psychologically.
‘We wouldn’t think twice about taking the car to the garage if it didn’t feel right, yet we expect ourselves to go on and on with hardly any caring input.’
Mental Health Tips for Adults
Mental Health Tips for Couples
Mental Health Tips for Young People
Mental Health Tips for Families
People's Stories
What sort of people come to Re…root for support? They’re just like you and me – with worries, doubts and difficulties and they still function day to day. Privately, though, they might be going through a rough patch or have felt that things haven’t been right for a while now.
When you read the stories you’ll see the kinds of ways we work and what the process is like. You’ll get an idea of how people change with talking therapy. And if you think what’s troubling you needs more help than the stories suggest, we offer that too – talk to us.
The stories are based on real people with names and some details altered so individuals can’t be identified.
And remember 1 in 4 adults in the UK have a psychological wellbeing issue in any given year. Think about that when you’re walking down the street.
People's Counselling Stories - Individual Adults
Pete’s story
When Pete (41) spoke with a Re…root personal development coach he was stressed. He was seen as a high-flyer in the city and said his
Ella’s Story
Ella (32) phoned Re…root because she felt stuck in her accountancy job. She’d been in the same job for 7 years. Ella explained to her
Rob’s Story
Rob (28) contacted Re…root because his anger was driving people away. In the first appointment Rob met a therapist who made Rob feel at ease.
Mina’s Story
When Mina (42) contacted Re…root she wasn’t sure what was wrong, she just knew she’d been tearful for a while, her sleep was poor and
Jay’s story
Jay (37) contacted Re…root feeling stuck in a job as a corporate lawyer. He attended an appointment with a therapist for a ‘finding out’ session
People's Counselling Stories - Couples
Sue and Adam’s story
Sue (42) contacted Re…root wanting ‘marriage guidance’ therapy. She said both she and Adam (44) felt their relationship was in trouble. They weren’t talking much
Common Issues
Whether you’re finding out for yourself or someone close to you read on. It’s very common for people’s thoughts, feelings and coping choices to reduce their enjoyment of life.
‘How we feel in our mind is just as important as our physical wellbeing – we just can’t see what’s wrong.’
Find out about
Anxiety
Constant worry is exhausting. Anxiety symptoms often include feeling on edge or fearful eg about your job, money, studies, health, relationships being unable to focus
Couple issues
Be better together Nearly all relationships go through difficult phases – it can feel awful. Right now you might find it hard to talk to
Panic attacks
You can beat them A panic attack is frightening – there’s no doubt about it. Symptoms often include physical symptoms (eg heart palpitations, quick shallow
Depression
What it’s like Depression can feel awful – it usually includes symptoms like these can’t be bothered to do things that used to make you
Understanding You
Mental Health Articles So You can Get To Know Yourself Better
Therapy literally changes your mind
Scientists at the University of Toronto had 14 depressed adults undergo CBT, which teaches patients to view their own thoughts differently – to see a
CBT can sculpt your mind to beat OCD
Research in the past few years has overthrown the dogma the brain is fixed and cannot change or regenerate. In its place has come the
Worried you’re an introvert?
Be proud of it! Susan Cain’s brilliant talk helps us understand the power of introverts and the value of their approach to life.
Make stress your friend
Spend less than 15 minutes to listen to Kelly McGonigal show you a life-saving way to rethink your attitude to stress.
Your intuition’s important
Learn to value it again Take just 10 minutes of your life to watch this wonderful RSA animation ‘The Divided Brain’. Iain McGilchrist explains why
Do you have an inner voice that says ‘you’re not good enough’?
Find out how shame holds us back from living more creative, fulfilling lives with better relationships. Shame is that inner voice we’re all familiar with,
You, just better.
At Re…root, our purpose is simple. We want to match you with the right therapist so you can feel better and live better. We want you to know you’re not alone with your difficulties and you can do something to help yourself. You can feel happier, calmer and more in control of your life. You can make big changes with the right help – and we can provide it.