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We must work collaboratively across mainstream healthcare and holistic medicines to truly support people better.


As a Holistic Health Practitioner, Mentor and Trainer with a background in mental health nursing, I incorporate all of my nursing and counselling skills into my practice to provide individuals with a secure and empathetic space to explore their emotions and experiences. Drawing from my experience as a NHS mental health nurse, I utilize active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support to help individuals navigate their mental health challenges. By integrating counselling techniques into my practice sessions, I empower individuals to delve deeper into their thoughts and feelings, facilitating meaningful insights and personal growth.


In my work with corporate or public sector businesses, I apply counselling skills to facilitate open and honest discussions around mental health in the workplace. Through training programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization, I create opportunities for employees to share their experiences, concerns, and struggles in a supportive environment. By fostering a culture of openness and vulnerability, I enable organizations to address mental health issues proactively, reducing stigma and promoting understanding among colleagues.


All of my experience helps me to bridge the gap between mainstream healthcare and holistic wellness, offering individuals and organizations a comprehensive approach to mental well-being. Whether working one-on-one with clients or delivering training sessions to businesses, my goal remains the same: to empower individuals to embrace their mental health journey with courage, compassion, and resilience.


Ethics are high on my list priorities, as well as a protective and private space for people to express themselves and rediscover how we should live individually and in community.

CONSULTANCY & TRAINING


Throughout my professional mental health work I have delivered training and psychoeducation to clients, families, clinical teams and more recently corporate teams, about what mental health and wellbeing is, how to recognise those who are vulnerable to mental health problems, offer ethical and consent focussed support to these individuals and know how and where to access support with them. I have also facilitated structured support groups for clients with serious mental health problems, as a form of preventative support and crisis management.


Their are gaps in acknowledgement and comprehension of mental health challenges across health, education, local authority, parent and teacher associations, parent and family groups, charities, and businesses of all variations, especially when it comes to the oppressive means of measuring illness and health for black, mixed or dual heritage, and global majority folk. These gaps need to be supported with professional expertise to improve understanding the trajectory of emotional competence and mental wellbeing of individuals, which effect the current generation and those who follow. Funding and budgets should not be used an excuse for something as basic as acknowledging the issues we face as a multi-cultural and diverse conscious community, and my role is to support people to recognise patterns and access the support they need without the red tape dividing us. 


My offer is to provide webinars, bespoke training, structured programmes, consultation for individual or groups of holistic and registered practitioners or therapists, as well as businesses of all shapes and sizes. My aim is to support better recognition and improved conversations about emotions and mental wellness, and help individuals access the right mental health support when this is needed. 


Stigma does not need to exist but still does.


Let's break the boundaries and have open discussions.

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Comprehensive List of Resources for Support with Emotional, Mental, Social, Financial, and Spiritual Health


Your Safety Comes First

The most important thing is to stay safe, whatever that means for you. If you are helping someone else, ensure that you are not at risk of any harm. If you feel there is a risk to yourself when assisting someone, please put yourself first—just like on an aeroplane when you're advised to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others in an emergency. As an individual seeking help, please prioritise your and your children’s safety by contacting the right person at the right time.


Let's take it from the most urgent need (top) down to the general and self-resourcing support available.


Emergency Needs:

  • Contact Emergency Services: Dial 999 (UK) for immediate help in life-threatening situations.
  • Welfare Checks by Police: If you're unable to contact someone after receiving concerning communication, request a welfare check via your local police website.
  • Stay with the Person: If safe, stay with the person or ensure someone else is present to offer immediate support.


For Urgent Situations:

  • Healthcare and Crisis Lines:

    • NHS 111 or Local NHS Mental Health Crisis Teams: For urgent, non-life-threatening situations. Look up your local NHS mental health service for a "Single Point of Access" contact number to call for urgent support
    • Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential emotional support, available 24/7.
    • SHOUT: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 for confidential crisis text support.

  • Safety and Safeguarding:

    • Women's Aid: Specialist domestic abuse support for women.
    • Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline (for women).
    • Mankind Initiative: Support for male victims of domestic abuse.
    • Respect Men’s Advice Line: Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
    • Galop: Support for LGBT+ individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
    • Local Authority Domestic Abuse Services: Check your local authority website for area-specific domestic abuse support.

  • Drop-in and Crisis Cafés:

    • Local Mind and Mental Health Services branches may operate crisis cafés or drop-in centres. Check your local Mind and NHS Mental Health Service website for details.

  • Local NHS Trust Resources:

    • Visit your local NHS mental health trust's website for area-specific urgent mental health support options.


For Ongoing Support:

  • General Health and Wellbeing:
  • GP or Primary Care:
    • First contact for mental and physical health concerns.
    • GPs can refer patients to social prescribers, specialist services, or third-sector organisations.
    • You can ask the person to contact their GP or seek consent to contact the GP on their behalf.
  • Specialist Services:
    • Therapy or Counselling: Available privately or through NHS services.
    • Specific Coaching, Mentoring or Alternative Therapies:
      • Determine if you can provide the necessary support or if a referral to another specialist is needed.
    • Helplines and Websites for Specific Needs:
      • Mind: General mental health support.
      • Rethink Mental Illness: Support for severe mental health conditions.
      • LGBTQ+ Services: Helplines like Switchboard (0300 330 0630).
      • Domestic Violence Support (as listed above).
      • A Disorder for Everyone: Events challenging the culture of psychiatric diagnosis - Website: https://www.adisorder4everyone.com/ 
  • Community and Peer Support:
    • Local Community Groups: Safe spaces to share experiences and build connections.
    • Online Communities: Forums, social media groups, or virtual support circles.
    • National Support Resources: Check National Support webpage or similar resources. Feel free to share your recommendations!
  • Speak to somebody you know and trust: Sometimes it can be easy to overlook those closest to us, but they know you and much of the reason to bring you to this challenging experience:
    • A family member - parent, sibling, aunt or uncle, cousin, etc
    • A friend or colleague - the likelihood is they would much rather know than not know


Financial Support:

  • Citizens Advice: Guidance on financial, legal, and housing issues.
  • StepChange: Free debt advice and financial management support.
  • Turn2Us: Assistance with accessing grants and welfare benefits.
  • Local Authority Hardship Funds: Check your council's website for discretionary financial support.


Social and Practical Support:

  • Social Prescribers: Accessed through GPs, they connect individuals with local community services and support networks.
  • Third-Sector Referrals: GPs, primary care and social care can link individuals with charities and non-profits for practical assistance.
  • Housing Support: Your local authority and organisations like Shelter offer help with housing-related issues.


Spiritual Health and Wellbeing:

  • Faith and Spiritual Communities: Engage with local faith groups and spiritual centres.
  • Chaplaincy Services: Available in many hospitals and organisations for spiritual support.
  • Meditation and Mindfulness Groups: Accessible online or through local wellness centres.
  • Holistic Therapies: Explore complementary approaches such as yoga, Reiki, or breathwork.


Other Resources:

  • Apps for holistic emotional wellness:

    • Headspace: Mindfulness and meditation.
    • Calm: Stress management and relaxation.
    • Insight Timer: Mindfulness and meditations

  • National Mental Health Charities:

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