HEALTH ALL ROUND
HEADS UP
maysoon
hollie
07983 869 251
We know that life can be challenging and sometimes those challenges can seem relentless. You might feel that you are all on your own with your problems, or you might feel like you are in a rut and not able to cope for much longer, or only cope by doing the things that don’t actually help – like eating more, or drinking more, or maybe hiding away from people.
The good news is that you are not on your own and help is available - here at Health All Round - and If we can’t help with your particular issues, we can tell you about other good quality services available in Edinburgh (and there are lots of them!)
We will help you to decide the best way forward when you register for our Heads Up service.
Who can benefit?
Anyone experiencing issues such as:
Low mood / Depression
Anxiety & Panic
Anger & irritability
Difficulty maintaining relationships
Long Covid
Problems at work due to stress
Signed off work with stress
How much does it cost?
There is no cost for the Heads Up courses or workshops but donations are appreciated.
For counselling the following charges apply:
For people in receipt of benefits - No charge
For those who are working part time £15.00 per session
For those who are working full time £25.00 per session
NB. If you are in debt or experiencing financial hardship please speak to a member of the Heads Up team.
If you’re interested in receiving mental health support with Heads Up, please come along to our drop in on any Tuesday between 10am and 2pm
What we offer:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Sometimes we have a tendency to think in ways that are not actually helpful to us. This can be particularly problematic if we have been going through a tough time in our lives. Sometimes we start to feel that we have no control over what happens to us and there is nothing we can do to make life better. CBT can help you to address these unhelpful thinking styles and take a more hopeful and positive approach to managing life.
At Health All Round we offer a mix of group and one to one support which includes counselling and CBT. You will start with an initial assessment session and we will work with you to decide the best course of action to meet your particular needs.
Ecotherapy
Human beings are a part of nature. We have a deep and important need to connect with the natural world – her beautiful trees, birds and rivers. Connecting with nature has been proven to support positive mental health and can help with anxiety and depression.
Our Ecotherapy group meets most Mondays in different locations. The walks are very gentle and mindful and we sometimes do creative work with nature like sketching or writing. At other times we just pay close attention to flowers, trees and birds. We take a flexible approach to group membership, so if you want to come every week or even just occasionally, you are very welcome to join us.
Try this short ecotherapy meditation to help clear your mind and tune in to your surroundings
Where: varies
When: Mondays at 12pm - 1pm
If you are not sure whether ecotherapy for you, you can hear one of our sessions
in action on the Keeping Edinburgh podcast. (Just fast forward to the 19-minute mark to hear our section.)
Courses and Workshops
Managing Low Mood, Depression & Anxiety – A range of courses running throughout the year to help you develop a more balanced way of thinking about problems and issues and feel more able to manage life's more challenging times. We will help you identify and address unhelpful thinking styles that increase your anxiety, lower your mood and prevent you from doing the things you want to do in life.
We understand that the idea of groups like this can be daunting, especially if you are already feeling very anxious. However, participants often say that, despite their initial anxiety, they find it really helpful meeting others with similar problems to themselves - they feel less isolated and relieved by the fact that they are not the only ones struggling to keep going and keep their heads up!
Courses and workshops run in local community venues that are easy to access via public transport (see the What's On for details). There is no pressure to speak or share when you are in any of our groups, unless you are comfortable with the idea of doing that.
Counselling
You may be offered counselling as part of your Heads Up package of support. This will usually be offered after you have completed one or both of our CBT courses.
Counselling is a one to one service to help you identify problematic issues and recognise your strengths and resources. This may include reflection on past events and your counsellor will support you through this process without judging you or telling you what you should or shouldn’t do.
Counselling can help you to:
Identify problematic issues
Deal with difficult feelings and develop strategies to reduce risk
Identify and develop effective coping skills for everyday life
Manage relationships with others
Understand and accept yourself as you are
Develop self – compassion
Move forward and do the things you want to do in life
heads up FEEDBACK
“It made a big difference to me emotionally. I feel in a much better place, it has increased my confidence to speak up.”
“I try and look at things differently now, my counsellor helped me to do that. I try to be more positive, see a different perspective.”
“My life has got a more meaningful sense. I take every day these baby steps towards my new goals and I am heading in the right direction. Thank you so much for your help when I most needed it.”
“It’s been life changing. I’ve had counselling from four different services and it didn’t help. CBT has been challenging but I’ve felt the benefit immensely.”
"The two day mindfulness course was life changing for me. The hands on exercises and vital advice turned my life around and promoted self empowerment I have never felt before. A lot of my bad habits stopped happening and it was easier for me to manage them. I feel gently lifted from my past traumatic experiences, ready to face what's coming next."