In this episode the discussion is about Trauma. 

What is it?

What are the signs and symptoms?

What should we do about the effects of trauma?

A new episode for 2021. Discussing the people who counselling is actually for. Who should be seeing the support, what does a person who requires counselling look like? 

Join to listen to an open and honest discussion.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all of our listeners not just in the UK but across the world! 

This final episode of 2020 reflects on our previous episodes and taps into a conversation about how best to maintain the good work and balance we need for our mental health during any period where our day to day routine is altered. In this case it's the usually exciting time of Christmas that brings this about but for many after a difficult 2020 we may be suffering a little anxiety about more routine change. Hear the discussion and tips, Take some time to relax and tune in. 

Merry Christmas! 

This episode Natalie and Benji discuss what anxiety really is, how we might experience it and which symptoms and situations are normal and those which are not and require some action. 

Take some time for you to listen and see how you feel. 

This episode will hopefully give some comfort to listeners even just to hear that we are all weathering the same storm in these times. 

We may feel it, but we are not alone. 

If you are effected by any of the discussion or themes in this podcast and would like further support please see below, 

Samaritans (UK) free phone number: 116 123   working 24/7

Refuge: coping with domestic abuse: 0808 2000 247 https://www.refuge.org.uk/

Cruse Bereavement Care: https://www.cruse.org.uk/

LifeLine: (Northern Ireland): 0808 808 8000

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In this episode trauma specialist Natalie and fitness trainer Benji discuss the dangers of social media and explain how a lack of awareness of its impact on our actions, emotions and overall wellbeing can create unwanted mental health problems that become difficult to resolve or in some cases even recognise we may require help for.

Unity Counselling Derry brings you a conversation between Natalie - a Northern Irish integrative counsellor, specialising in psychological trauma, with over 8 years experience within the mental health field and Benji- a qualified fitness instructor and former Karate athlete with over 26 years experience in competitive fitness. 

Both work closely with so many different individuals from all walks of life, and similarly the core of their work is about supporting people. Specifically with fitness goals and wellbeing for Benji and for Natalie, helping clients with ptsd, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self esteem building is at the heart of what she does on a daily basis

This podcast is a collection of really important things 'we need to talk about', all around Mental Wellness!

If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in any way and would like to have your say then please join the conversation and contact us at Unity Counselling Derry 

If you are experiencing sever mental health concerns it is always strongly advised that you book an appointment with your GP immediately.

This Episode is a discussion about the effects of this lockdown period on out mental health, the pair share some success stories, how to spot the signs of a deterioration in your mental health and round off giving some tips of what you might want to do as we move forward in to our 'new normal' way of life. 

Enjoy, keep smiling, keep exercising and keep talking!