CBT, Counselling and Psychotherapy
Should I Study A Level Psychology?

Psychology explores the workings of the mind to understand why we behave in the ways we do and how we can alter these behaviours.
By studying the mind and understanding its functions, psychologists can help identify and build awareness of mental disorders.[...]
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Studying Mental Health with Mental Health Issues

One in five students suffer from mental health issues. Therefore, some of these students will undoubtedly be included in the 20% of individuals who wish to study mental health as a topic. With so many different courses, emerging research, therapeutic[...]
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Mindfulness for Beginners: A Guide

Mindfulness is a hot topic. On Amazon alone there are over 50,000 results for mindfulness books and workplaces across the world are embracing Mindful Mondays. But what is mindfulness and why is it so great?
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Are Counsellors Still Necessary?

The interest in self-therapy has been steadily rising. US-based radio station NPR called it “The Millennial Obsession”.
That’s because this generation is the one that contributes the most to the £7 billion self-care industry. It is also the one[...]
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10 Common Misconceptions about Mental Health

Despite its prevalence in the modern world, mental illness is still widely misunderstood. If this is to change, there must be a conscious and dedicated effort to educate society. Mental health courses such as the NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding[...]
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How to become a CBT therapist

In 2017, one in four people in the UK will struggle with a mental health issue.
Anxiety and depression have always affected human beings, but research has revealed that self-harm and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. Mental health in young people[...]
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How to get into counselling

What is counselling?
Counselling is a type of therapy that encourages people to talk about their experiences, problems and feelings in a confidential setting. Clients use counselling to consider their own behaviour from new perspectives and to overcome difficult[...]
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What is cognitive behavioural therapy?

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a type of counselling that helps people to change the way they think and act. It’s a combination of cognitive therapy and behaviour therapy.
This type of therapy can be very effective for people suffering from anxiety[...]
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What are the symptoms of anxiety?

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with a focus on relationships.
We’re taking a look at the symptoms of anxiety, what to look out for in our friends and family and what we can do to help.
Symptoms of anxiety include:
Problems sleeping
Restlessness
Dizziness
Irritability
Tense[...]
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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is often a highly overlooked and misunderstood condition.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be extremely debilitating for the person suffering from it. Luckily at Stonebridge, we offer a fascinating course[...]
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