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Waking Up with Dread? Do you wake up feeling like the weight of the world is already on your shoulders, before you’ve even gotten out of bed? Does anxiety greet you the moment your eyes open, filling your mind with a to-do list that feels impossible to conquer? Maybe you've started to feel stressed or depressed with it all and there's no way out of it all. Or maybe you're so tired feeling anxios. depressed or stressed out all the time that you don't have any time to spend time with family or doing things you enjoy and life is just passing you by. You don’t have to live with this constant feeling of dread. Therapy can help you identify and address the sources of your anxiety, depression or stress, giving you the tools to greet each day with a sense of calm and control. Imagine waking up with a clear mind, focused on the things that matter most to you.Imagine waking up and planning to do things that matter to you, that you enjoy, that make you feel 'you' again. Take the first step toward

Anxious? Depressed? Stressed? Just feeling off lately? You're not crazy. You're not weak. You're just human — and you're not alone. Life gets heavy sometimes. Maybe you're overthinking everything. Maybe you're feeling numb. Maybe you're just exhausted and don't know why. It's okay to ask for help. Seriously. Talking to someone who gets it can make a huge difference. At Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) and Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS), we keep it real. No judgement. Just support, tools that actually help, and a space where you can breathe again. Touch base with us if you’re ready to talk — or even if you're just thinking about it. First steps don’t have to be big. And we're here, alongside you, the whole way. Find out how we can support you and how you can start feeling a bit better again. Our contact details are below. Let's chat soon! Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) and Scotland Anxiety and Depression Cou

Need to talk?.... Sometimes we all need someone to talk to - about the big and smaller things in life. Perhaps you need a listening ear and someone to talk to about life's struggles and stresses. Or perhaps you experience low mood, depression, anxiety, food/eating problems, OCD, BDD, self-harm etc. and other mental health issues. Or perhaps you need support with increasing confidence, self-esteem, relationships, assertiveness, stress etc. If things are getting on top of you or you're struggling to cope, perhaps it's time to reach out for some help and support. Our psychotherapy, counselling and dietitian services are provided by experienced, well-qualified therapists, counsellors and dietitians who tailor therapy to you and your needs and preferences at this time Therapists and dietitians encourage you to go at your own pace and to work towards your goals. There's no pressure and therapists are supportive, friendly, encouraging and will help put you at your ease. We are here, with you,

SPECIAL OFFER We are now offering discounted therapy room hire to all new room users for the rest of 2025. So, that's £10/hour instead of £15. price returns to usual on 1st January. You MUST quote this code for the discount: AUG10 So, if you're new to private practice and looking for a lovely space to work from in central Glasgow or are already in PP and looking for a new or additional location to work from, we can help. Not only do we offer THERAPY AND COUNSELLING ROOM HIRE, but we also offer registered room users other freebies including: * Access to our therapist networking group * Discounts to any CPD our therapy and counselling practices offer * Discounted clinical supervision, personal therapy and dietitian * Discounted private practice coaching and mentoring * Access to our specialist ED and BI supervision and consult group We have some viewings available next Wednesday (3rd September) (other dates available too). Get in touch to find out about our therapy rooms (and other servi

Evidence suggests that the sooner you get help and support, the more likely it is you will get better and reduce or improve anxiety. So, when you begin reducing and managing anxiety, you also begin taking care of your physical health, your feelings, your mental health, your relationships, your social life and many other aspects of your life. So, the sooner you seek help and support, the sooner you improve your quality of life. ANXIETY: there are many forms of anxiety including: * Everyday Stress * Everyday Anxiety * Generalised Anxiety * Work Anxiety * Social Anxiety/Social Phobia * Panic Disorder/Panic Attacks * Specific Phobias/Phobias or Specific Anxiety (e.g. phobia/anxiety about going out, small spaces, spiders, * PTSD * Existential Anxiety/Angst * Obsessive Compulsive Disorder * Pure-O * Body Dysmorphic Disorder/Body Image * Trauma * Trichotillomania/Dermatillomania * Climate Anxiety * Vegan Anxiety * Hormonal Anxiety (brought on by e.g. menstruation, peri/menopause etc.) Some pe

We love this visual metaphor of psychotherapy and counselling. If the therapist and client work together, in collaboration, with trust, safety and patience, and the client makes the commitment to attend sessions, do the work (even when it's tricky at times) and commit to change, even when change might be difficult, this picture is what can happen and life can truly change, for the better, for the client. Sometimes things are better said with pictures. This picture is a great example of that. If you have a problem, concern or something distressing you would like to work on or want some support with, get in touch today and find out what support is available. Our therapists are all friendly, professional, encouraging and professional and tailor therapy, as much as is possible, to your needs, preferences and goals. Therapy is at your pace too. We can offer in-person appointments at our lovely offices in Glasgow city centre or online appointments to anyone across the UK. Our contact details