CHRISTMAS VACATION 2024
Please note, I am having a little vacation over Christmas: from 14th December until the 28th December, so unfortunately I won't be available during this period. If you need urgent support, please CLICK HERE.
Mental Health Support
In Norwich and across the country of Norfolk.
Are you struggling to cope?
Do you feel lonely and alone?
Do you need someone to talk to, face-to-face?
"The importance of receiving mental health support is the key to helping a person avoid a life of suffering."
If you are struggling to cope, or feeling isolated and alone, or just need someone independent of family, friends and work colleagues to talk to, then please contact me.
Great at listening, I provide home/location based private face-to-face listening support for individuals any age across Norfolk. And if you need further help and support, I can work together with you to identify local groups and organisations that can supply more specialist help and support.
Being on the autistic spectrum with a number of mental health challenges myself, I understand poor mental health, and can personally relate to, and identify with significant mental health issues; from depression and anxiety, to thoughts of self-harm and suicide. However, I have made my way through life, and, now in my early 60s, have a life-time of unique experiences that I can put to use supporting others.
My rates are just £25.00 per hour, plus travel if further than 10 miles from Norwich.
Contact me for further details.
Certifications & Qualifications
- DBS (criminal record) checked: 2019 & 2024.
- First Aid for Mental Health (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Counselling Skills Diploma (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Mental Health Awareness - MIND - Norfolk & Waveney (forthcoming, Dec '24)
- The British Red Cross - Emergency First Aid at Work.
- The British Red Cross - Mental Health for First Aid
- Pain Management Practitioner Course (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- acas - Bullying and Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Disability Discrimination, Equality and Diversity.
- Security Industry Authority Licenced (expires Aug 2027).
Forthcoming:
- Grief & Bereavement Counselling (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
MISC:
- Registered self-employed (UTR available upon request).
- English mother tongue, basic French (I have lived in France), beginners Italian.
- Non-smoker.
Articles & Information
I have written a number of brief articles (with more online shortly) about mental health, including a brief overviews of the risks, signs and symptoms of:
Depression, Anxiety & Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Self-harming, Substance Abuse and
Eating Disorders, as well as an article on
'Benefits of Exercise for the over 60s' and
'Exercise for Mental Health.'
01 Exercise for Mental Health
02 Benefits of Exercise for the Over 60s
03 Risks associated with Depression
Depression is a common but serious illness, and if it goes unaddressed for a long time, it can cause significant damage to a personal mental and physical health.
04 Risks associated with Anxiety
05 Risks associated with OCD
07 Risks associated with Bipolar
08 Risks associated with Self-harming
Whilst self-harm does not always lead to thoughts of suicide, self-harming is a serious mental health issue that generally has a basis in significant emotional pain and trauma, and therefore needs immediate support.
09 Risks associated with Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can cause significant damage to a personal mental and physical health, and it is not uncommon for a person with a substance abuse disorder to be in a life-threatening crisis, either to themselves, or to others.
10 Risks associated with Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition which, if left untreated, can lead to severe physical consequences and mental trauma.
11 First Aid for Mental Health
New article will be online shortly ...
12 Dealing with a Crisis
New article will be online shortly ...
Event Support Patrols
I also provide mobile Mental Health Support patrols for community & charity events, music festivals, sporting events, local fêtes etc., across East Anglia, engaging with attendees, discussing mental health. Please click below for more info.
Poetry for Mental Health
At the outbreak of COVID, I formed, (and have been running it voluntarily ever since!), Poetry for Mental Health ; helping people cope mentally by inspiring them to write poetry. With around 1400 visitors from around the world each and every month, I have helped and supported hundreds (if not thousands) of people through words and poetry. Poetry for Mental Health is now probably the largest and most visited website for poetry and mental health on the net! Click here for further details.
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If you need help urgently call the NHS on 111, and ask for mental health services, call the Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT (a free, confidential and available 24/7) on 85258, or download the Stay Alive app.
