Mental and Emotional Health

Until recently Mental Health conditions such as Anxiety and Depression were dismissed and stigmatised, meaning that people struggling with these issues were left feeling guilty, ashamed and isolated. Fortunately, nowadays it is recognised that emotional and mental health difficulties can affect people from all ages and backgrounds; therefore, making reaching out for help more acceptable, not just for Anxiety and Depression but for a wide range of issues.

At the extreme, Anxiety and Depression can be crippling and even life threatening. However, more often than not, Anxiety and Depression, as well as other emotional difficulties, are less severe. Often, these conditions can be the result of life's circumstances, hardship, loss, or could be caused by seemingly unrelated issues. In therapy you can gain a better perspective of what is affecting you, address unresolved feelings and take ownership of your life. With all that said, coming away from certain situations and addressing difficult feelings may be easier said than done, and sometimes change is just not an option, in which case therapy can help you develop coping strategies to make life more bearable.

Anxiety and Depression can be caused by underlying health conditions and if you are struggling without an apparent motive, consulting your GP is a good starting point as they may be able to find out if there are biological imbalances causing your symptoms and offer you the right treatment.