Self-esteem is about how much we feel that we are worth. People with low self-esteem often feel that they are 'worthless' or that they don't 'deserve' anything good. The importance of healthy self-esteem cannot be under-estimated, it is at the very core of our well being and emotional health. In improving our self-esteem, we learn [...]
Body image is not directly related to body size and shape, it holds strong links with our self esteem. Any person of any physical type can have negative body image. It is not about how you look but how you see yourself. The effects of poor body image can negatively affect our everyday lives and [...]
Our identity is our self image, how we see ourselves as a person. It is formed through experiences, heritage, culture, interactions and beliefs. If we lose touch with who we are and who we want to be then it can be difficult to move forward and this can often leave us feeling lost. ‘This is [...]
This 6 week group is designed to explore body image and promote a more positive sense of self. Within the group we will use creative arts, CBT techniques and group discussions to look at the beliefs you hold about your physical appearance, looking closely at the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and the links [...]
A 12-week therapist led guided self help group run by Senior Psychological Therapist Marie Mellor. This group is suitable for those nearing the end of one-to-one therapy or those seeking a chance to develop coping skills and techniques to help themselves and improve their life in a group setting. The next HY course runs from 10 [...]
A 12-week therapist led guided self help group run by Senior Psychological Therapist Marie Mellor. This group is suitable for those nearing the end of one-to-one therapy or those seeking a chance to develop coping skills and techniques to help themselves and improve their life in a group setting. The course runs weekly on Wednesday [...]
This four week course is to help people to explore and improve the way that they value themselves. Through discussion, activities, and tasks to do at home, we will help each other to better understand our negative self-beliefs and thought patterns, improving our self-esteem. The course costs £35 and runs weekly from Thursday 12th January until Thursday 2nd February from 7-8:30pm. Click on the link to book and pay.
Two relaxing sessions to help group members to prepare for, and cope with, Christmas. The two session workshop will be facilitated by Ellie Fretwell, MA (English Language & Literature, University of Oxford), PG Dip. (Psychological Studies, University of Bolton), Dip. (Counselling Studies, Stockport College); Specialist Certificate in Online Therapy (Online Therapy Institute), MBACP (Accred.). The sessions [...]
The Christmas period is a pressurised and difficult time, despite the myths we see and hear in the media. The food, money, family, and presents can be a strain on everybody. These two relaxed sessions will help group members to prepare for, and cope with, Christmas. The two session workshop will be facilitated by Ellie [...]
This four week course is to help people to explore and improve the way that they value themselves. Through discussion, activities, and tasks to do at home, we will help each other to better understand our negative self-beliefs and thought patterns, improving our self-esteem. If you are interested in attending this course, please contact us to express and interest via a telephone consultation. The group costs £35 for all four sessions and will be held on Thursday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th [...]
