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Making it easy to find the right counsellor to talk to by inviting you to answer a few simple questions that will match you to the right support

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Today is Self Injury Awareness Day.

If you or someone you know is struggling speak to your GP or you can call support lines:
- Samaritans 24hrs a day on 116 123
- SANEline on 0300 304 7000
- Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line

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Take it easy. Just one thing at a time.

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Let's start talking openly about our mental health!

We want to see this statistic change for the better.

We're fighting to:
💪 Change the stigma around mental illness!
🙌 Share with everyone that counselling really is FOR everyone!
🤝 Make counselling accessible for ALL!

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Say it louder for the people in the back!!

"Having boundaries is not the same thing as pushing people away."

It's okay to say no. It's okay to prioritise your mental well-being.

Setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things you can do.

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We love seeing celebrities open up about their mental health! They have such a big platform to help change the culture and stigma around mental health and wellbeing. So many of us struggle with our mental health and we need to encourage talking openly about it.

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Some advice for coping with the darker days! How are you taking care of yourself this month?

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Meet one of our counsellors, Mike! Mike provides a person-centred counselling approach for his clients. Find out more about Mike! https://t.co/1OaVgO2net

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How can one be kind to their mind?

There are so many ways, so we've got just a few:

🧠 Set boundaries in your professional and personal life.
🧠 Don't let the voice of comparison cloud your brain.
🧠 Work on talking to yourself with love and respect.

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Looking after your mental health and learning to be happy within yourself does not happen overnight.

Don't compare your journey to anyone else, you might reach dead ends or take a different turn on the road and this is all okay.

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Loving yourself and taking care of yourself without feeling guilty or selfish is easier said than done.

Start by making time for yourself a priority and doing activities that improve your mental or physical health.

Your happiness is not worth sacrificing.

[talkandgrow @TalkandGroworg]

Whether Blue Monday is real or not, remember it is ok to feel blue. This is how we are keeping ourselves a little less blue. We hope it helps and if you need someone to talk to, remember you are not alone in this and reach out to us if you need some support.

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We've had a lot of new followers join us since we last talked about who we are and what we do.

So, we thought we'd give you all a reintroduction!

Find out more: https://t.co/Y7Mqc4NAhJ

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Did you know a few select counsellors are still running reduced rates for January?

Contact us via [email protected] if you would like to know which counsellors have reduced their rates. From there, you can then book you first session with them!

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Searches are continuing today to trace Alice Byrne, last seen in the Portobello area on Saturday morning. Again, we urge anyone who has seen Alice since Saturday morning, or anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact us on 101 (0647 of 2/2)

https://t.co/yQayl7LB6P

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@Oldfirmfacts1 If he needs someone to talk to we have many counsellors with immediate availability! I have sent you a dm also. Well done for supporting your friend in a difficult time 💚🙌

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What is psychotherapy?

We've put together a guide to walk you through what psychotherapy is, what a psychotherapist does, and the reasons psychotherapy is such an incredible tool for support and change.

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Bullying isn't just something that happens in school. Bullying can happen within all sorts of contexts, from relationships to workplaces.

*If you are experiencing bullying, ask for support from friends, family, or a teacher if at school or HR if at work.

https://t.co/yRhkKsl2yA

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Looking forward to listening to these!

[How We Care @howwecarepod]

Catch up with all 9 episodes of ‘How We Care’ before new one arrives next week. All infused with practitioner well-being & the joys & challenges of being a helping professional #selfcare #mindfulness #counselling #TherapistsConnect https://t.co/06q3rIttV8

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🙌Therapist Appreciation Post!🙌 #TherapistsConnect

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Counsellors - we love you!

Counsellors are crucial to supporting individuals with their mental health, and we couldn't be more grateful for the work that they do.

https://t.co/fGVmCrgmI3

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This!

We care so much about creating and advocating for a space to continually talk openly about our mental health and wellbeing, destigmatising mental illness, and sharing how we really feel with friends, family, coworkers, and care professionals.