Our Services · Mental Health Support

Heads Up

We know that life can be challenging and sometimes those challenges can seem relentless. The good news is you are not on your own and help is available!

  • Courses & workshops — no cost
  • Counselling
  • CBT
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About Heads Up

We know that life can be challenging and sometimes those challenges can seem relentless. You might feel that you are on your own with your problems, or you might feel like you are in a rut and not able to cope, or only cope by doing the things that don't actually help – like eating more, drinking more, or maybe hiding away from people. The good news is you are not on your own and help is available! Our Heads Up team have a range of services which can help with a variety of issues. We will help you to decide the best way forward when you register for our Heads Up service.

To register for our Heads Up one-to-one CBT/counselling service, you have to be referred by a Health All Round Community Link Worker. Our Community Link Workers are based in the following GP practices: Sighthill Red Medical Practice, Sighthill Green Medical Practice, Whinpark Medical Centre, Murrayfield Medical Practice and Springwell Medical Centre.

To register for our Heads Up courses, email headsup@healthallround.org.uk or contact the Health All Round offices.

Who can benefit?

Anyone experiencing issues such as:

  • Low mood / Depression
  • Anxiety & Panic
  • Anger & irritability
  • Loss and bereavement
  • Difficulty maintaining relationships
  • Problems at work due to stress
  • Signed off work with stress

Your Heads Up team

Hollie McLean
Hollie McLean headsup@healthallround.org.uk 07983 869 251
Tom Rawlinson
Tom Rawlinson headsup@healthallround.org.uk 07345 764 416

How much does it cost?

Cost should never be a barrier

There is no cost for the Heads Up courses or workshops but donations are appreciated.

For counselling the following charges apply:

Counselling charges

  • 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.

What we offer

A mix of group and one to one support

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.

Courses

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's been life changing"

It made a big difference to me emotionally. I feel in a much better place, it has increased my confidence to speak up.

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.

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.

Ready when you are

You are not on your own

To register for our Heads Up courses, email the team or contact the Health All Round offices.

Email the Heads Up team Contact the office