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    Self-help resources

    Access to regular sessions with a qualified professional can be a privilege to many. On this page you will find links to evidence-based self-help resources. 

     

    Self-help resources can be a great option for accessing some of the knowledge and tools that you might learn through therapy. But a word of caution: knowledge alone is rarely sufficient to overcome emotional and mental health difficulties. It is important to use the knowledge and practice the skills. 

     

    This is not easy. It can be really hard. So please be kind to yourself in the process. Give yourself space, and time. Try again if things don’t work right away. Ask a friend for help. And celebrate your efforts along the way. You are showing up for yourself and that is a wonderful gift.

     

    I can work on an ad-hoc basis with those wishing to explore a supported self-help approach. Please get in touch to discuss if you would like to work together in this way.

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    Books

    There are so many self-help books available, it can be hard to know which are scientifically supported. A good rule of thumb is to check the authors’ credentials. Do they have formal training? Are they an experienced clinician?

     

    For a wide range of self-help books written by mental health professionals you can check out the Overcoming series.

     

    The Reading Well for Mental Health list is another good place to explore. The curated list contains books recommended by healthcare professionals and or people with lived experience. Many titles are available at local libraries.

    Workbooks

    Several public sector, university and charity organisations have developed self-help resources that are free to access. Most are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy. The links below all have a wide range of workbooks on common mental health difficulties

     

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    Apps

    Most mental health apps should be considered a supplement to therapy, not an alternative. They can be a handy way of carrying some tools in our pockets, to support our wellbeing. Below are some apps that I have used with or recommended to clients. They contain tools that we might use as part of a broader treatment approach.

     

    • Calm Harm

    • Clear Fear

    • What’s Up

    Want some support with your self-help approach?

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    Get in touch by email, or book a free compatibility call to discuss how I can support you.

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