The Therapy Guy
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Introducing the therapy guy a fantastic podcast all about everything mental health-related. if you have any questions or want and information about different types of therapy or what to expect in a counselling session. Each episode will include things like tips, information, and advice to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. We welcome your feedback, questions, and comments.If you enjoy what you hear, could you leave us a review. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Episodes
Relationships and communication
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBA personal reflection of a relationship breaking down and how we could communicate better with ourselves and others. We can all struggle to communicate, discuss and open up to others about how we are feeling and our emotions for fear of upsetting other people and those we care about. Understanding that our feelings and emotions are valuable and an important part of our health and wellbeing. How we think and feel can affect each part of our lives and how we interact with others. By taking res...
Communication In A Relationship
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBA personal reflection of a relationship breaking down and how we could communicate better with ourselves and others. We can all struggle to communicate, discuss and open up to others about how we are feeling and our emotions for fear of upsetting other people and those we care about. Understanding that our feelings and emotions are valuable and an important part of our health and wellbeing. How we think and feel can affect each part of our lives and how we interact with others. By taking res...
Burnout and the struggle to balance everything
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBhttps://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Burnout is what happens when constant stress causes you to become physically and mentally exhausted. Often the only people who don’t recognise burnout are those who are experiencing all of the symptoms, because highly motivated, driven, high-functioning, ambitious people can have great difficulty believing they are unbreakable. A favourite phrase when you are in the midst of this is to say ‘I don’t know how to relax!’ like it was some kind of badge of ho...
Recovering From Burnout
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBhttps://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Burnout is what happens when constant stress causes you to become physically and mentally exhausted. Often the only people who don’t recognise burnout are those who are experiencing all of the symptoms, because highly motivated, driven, high-functioning, ambitious people can have great difficulty believing they are unbreakable. A favourite phrase when you are in the midst of this is to say ‘I don’t know how to relax!’ like it was some kind of badge of ho...
How To Sleep With Pain
February 21, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFollowing on from our last episode which was for those who are struggling to sleep due to pain and discomfort. This week we give the opportunity to feel warm and comfortable as you drift of to sleep suing techniques that the Therapy Guy uses with his clients: hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show
Pain relief and warming restful sleep
February 21, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBA podcast to help people suffering from pain and discomfort feel warm and so aide restful sleep. it uses some hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
How To Sleep Through Pain
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis episode looks at some Hypnotherapy techniques to help manage your pain and how to sleep through pain. There are two elements to this episode and does involve you undertaking some preparation work and listening to the podcast over several days to help promote the benefits. It looks at pain relief and improving the management of your feelings of pain and also promotes you sleeping better. Giving you more control over how you feel and how you can manage your feelings when your pain strik...
Pain relief and improving your sleep
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis episode looks at some Hypnotherapy techniques to help manage your pain and help promote better sleep. There are two elements to this episode and does involve you undertaking some preparation work and listening to the podcast over several days to help promote the benefits. It looks at pain relief and improving the management of your feelings of pain and also promotes you sleeping better. Giving you more control over how you feel and how you can manage your feelings when your pain strik...
How Does Self Hypnosis Work?
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBDo you know how self hypnosis works? Would you like to be able to relax when you want? Meditation and self-hypnosis can help you feel better and more energized in yourself. Would you like to understand or learn more? https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show
Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDo you have a negative inner voice? Intrusive thoughts? Does it stop you from enjoying your life or do you experience toxic relationships? Whilst the inner voice can sometimes be useful and productive it can at times overwhelm us and stop us from enjoying the people and experiences in our lives. Listen in to see if you can start the process of changing how you see yourself and those around you. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show
Do you have that negative inner voice?
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDo you have a negative inner voice? Does it stop you from enjoying your life or do you experience toxic relationships? Whilst the inner voice can sometimes be useful and productive it can at times overwhelm us and stop us from enjoying the people and experiences in our lives. listen in to see if you can start the process of changing how you see yourself and those around you. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba368...
Self Hypnosis how does it work?
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWould you like to be able to relax when you want? Meditation and self-hypnosis can help you feel better and more energized in yourself. Would you like to understand or learn more? https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
A brief meditation to help recharge your day.
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHere is a brief meditation to help you switch off and relax for a few minutes in your day and enable you to recharge and reenergize. We hope you enjoy it. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Daily Meditation Podcast
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHere is a brief daily meditation podcast which gives you the opportunity to switch off and relax for a few minutes to enable you to recharge and re-energise. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
Do you experience Tinnitus? Want to know more about it?
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss tinnitus, what is it, and what you can do to help yourself or someone who is experiencing it. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk In this episode, I mention a hearing clinic that we work with and a charity that works with those experiencing tinnitus. https://www.plymouthhearingcentre.co.uk/ https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/ Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Do you struggle to sleep?
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDo you struggle to sleep? Here is a guided meditation to help you relax and unwind and help you drift off to sleep. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
How To Deal With Stress and Anxiety
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHave you been dealing with stress or anxiety recently? As a therapist, we see many clients come in feeling stressed about work, school etc or anxious about an upcoming event, project, deadline. Everyone feels overwhelmed at some point in their lives, but it's learning how to deal with stress and anxiety that will make the difference for your mental health and wellbeing. We've included some breathing techniques and a suggestion for dealing with panic attacks etc https://www.horizonplymout...
Living With Tinnitus
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss tinnitus, what is it, and what you can do to help yourself or someone who is living with tinnitus. In this episode, I mention a hearing clinic that we work with and a charity that works with those experiencing tinnitus. https://www.plymouthhearingcentre.co.uk/ https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/ https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
Short Sleep Meditation
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDo you struggle to sleep? This short sleep meditation will help you to relax and unwind after a busy day. Every day is different and with ongoing events happening, there's always something on the horizon about to happen, something to dwell on or think about when you know you need to sleep. This guided meditation will help you to empty your mind and drift off to sleep. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
Tips for dealing with stress and anxiety.
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHere are some tips for dealing with stress and anxiety There are some breathing techniques and a suggestion for dealing with panic attacks etc https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Change the words you use about yourself
August 24, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, I look at the words that we can use to describe our situations and how we can change them. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
How To Talk Positively To Yourself
August 24, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIt's very easy to talk negatively to ourselves when looking at our actions, situations and how we've effected others. Today, we're going to look at how to talk positively to yourself instead. The longer you talk yourself down, the more that well become your internal opinion of yourself and the more you will listen to that voice. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
Welcome back! Did you miss me?
June 22, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHi and welcome back I'm sorry I have been away, did you miss me? I bet you did really it ok we won't tell anyone? I have finally allowed the Covid-19 situation to catch up with me and had to take some time off from working through the stress and anxiety the situation has caused me. In this episode, I discuss the recent events and the effect this situation has had on me and what I hope to change in the future. I hope you like it, it is the true first cut unedited version. You can find out m...
What do you want to hear?
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBThis episode asks you what do you want us to talk about, what do you want to hear us discuss and gives an overview of all the fantastic shows heading your way over the next few months. if you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk #training #grouptherapy #recovery #depressionquotes #depression #depressionawareness #anxiety #anxietyquotes #anxietyattack #anxietyproblems #anxietyrecovery #suicide #instaquote #mentalhealthwarrio...
Mental Health Podcasts: What Would You Like To Know?
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBAs a mental health podcast, would would you like to know more about? This episode gives you the opportunity to contact us and let us know what you would like us to talk about and discuss. We also give you an overview of the fantastic shows heading your way over the next few months, For any questions or queries, contact us on: www.horizonplymouth.co.uk [email protected] 01752 221119 #thetherapyguy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast Support the show
Why do people use relationship therapy?
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn this episode I discuss why people would use relationship therapy and how therapy can help people and their relationships, this was co-written with my colleague Mark Jeffery a relationship therapist. I hope you find it useful and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at any point. You can find more information on my website https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
How Therapy Helps Relationships?
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn this episode we look at how therapy helps relationships. We not only look at the relationship between the individuals involved, but also at the individuals themselves. At Horizon Counselling, we give space for each person to be heard on their own and for them to gave the opportunity to speak freely. This episode was co-written with my colleague Mark Jeffery, a trained relationship therapist. Learn more : https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
How Can I Improve My Mental Health?
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBHave you ever asked yourself 'How can I improve my mental health?' In this episode, I offer you some tips and information on how to improve your mental health and wellbeing so that you can be your strongest, most capable self. We all struggle at times to make positive changes in our lives and improve our day to day experience, so feel free to reach out and we would be happy to help you. I hope you enjoy this podcast and find it useful. If you have any questions or comments please do not he...
Improving confidence and rewiring your brain.
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode which was written by my therapist Mark Jeffery we discuss how to improve your confidence and rewire your brain, with the help of some useful tips and information. We welcome your feedback and if you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at any point. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Ways To Improve your Confidence
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode we look at ways to improve your confidence and how to rewire your brain. Everyone loose their confidence at one point or another, so today we're looking at how to build it up again. This episode was written by my colleague and fellow therapist, Mary Jeffery and gives you some useful tips and information to help your confidence. We welcome your feedback and if you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at any point. https://www.horizonplymouth.c...
Tips to help make changes in your life
May 03, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode I offer you some tips and information on how to make the changes you may need to improve your health and wellbeing. We can all sometimes struggle with change and making the improvement's to our day to day lives that we all know would help us. I hope you enjoy this podcast and find it useful. If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me at any point. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a...
What Is Imposter Syndrome?
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDo you know what imposter syndrome is? In this episode we will look at what imposter syndrome is as well as how it can affect our every day life and what we can do to overcome it. My colleagues and I see people everyday who are experiencing these issues and are learning on how to deal with the impact on their lives and what they feel they can achieve. Want to find out more, then listen in. We also have an article on imposter syndrome: https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/imposter-syndrome/ ...
Taking responsibility for YOUSELF and your emotions!
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThis episode is centred around taking responsibility of you and your feelings. A lot of people try to blame someone else for their situation and how they think and feel about life and their place in it. Now whilst I accept that at time things happen that are out of our control and can effect how we think and feel, for the majority of us we sometimes overlook the control we have to change how we think by taking responsibility. In this episode I discuss how I took responsibility for how I thin...
Taking Responsibility For Your Feelings
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBAt times, it can be difficult to take responsibility for our feelings and actions. It becomes second nature to blame someone else for our situation, feelings and actions. At times this may be true, but for the majority of us we are the result of our own actions, which means we also have the responsibility to take control of them. This episode is centered on taking responsibility for our feelings and the impact it has. We will also looking at thinking about how you think and what you could c...
Imposter Syndrome do you have it?
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBImposter Syndrome do you have it? In this episode I discuss imposter syndrome what it is, how it can affect our everyday lives and what you can do about it. Myself and my colleagues see people everyday who are experieciing issues around imposter syndrome and dealing with the impact has an effect in their lives and what they feel they can achieve. Want to find out more, then listen in. Want to find out more about the work we do then take a look at our website. https://www.horizonplymouth....
Series Two introduction
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBHi and welcome, We are pleased to bring to you our second series of The Therapy Guy. With better sound, up to date information, articles and discussions about and around all things mental health, there is going to be lots for you to listen too and enjoy. Whether you listen having a coffee, whilst out for your exercise or walking the dog whenever you are our short informative podcasts from series 2 will help you enjoy that time just a little more With better sound, up to date information,...
How To Manage Change in Life
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBThis episode was recorded less than a month in the initial Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020. At that point, a lot was unknown, there were concerns about food, jobs, housing, schools and everything else. In this episode, we give you some tips and advice for managing the situations we find ourselves in. Learning how to manage change in life helps us to be more adaptable when the next change comes along. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/ Support the show
Life is a rollercoaster
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBHello and welcome to my latest podcast talking about life at the moment and giving you some tips and advice for managing the situation we find ourselves in. I hope you find it useful and stay safe and well. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/news/the-rollercoaster-of-life-at-the-moment Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Benefits Of Sports Therapy
March 22, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBIn this episode we have a guest, Kyle, a sports therapist from KS Sports Therapy in Plymouth. We discuss sports injuries, managing pain and the benefits of sports therapy. In future episodes, we will answer your questions and look more deeply at the affects of pain on our mental health. Feel free to send in questions to: [email protected] Learn more about Kyle here: https://www.kssportstherapy.com/ Support the show
Sports therapy and Managing your injuries
March 22, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBIn this episode our guest Kyle an Sports therapist from KS sports therapy in Plymouth. We discuss sports injuries and managing pain as a lead in to a future episode where we answer your questions and look more deeply at the affects of pain on our mental health. Please send you questions and comments to us for Kyle to answer and you can find more details about Kyle and his business in the link below. https://www.kssportstherapy.com/ https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show (https...
Mental health doesn't discriminate! part 2
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHello, this episode is part two of mental health doesn't discriminate and I talk about my own struggles during my life with mental health and the effects on me. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to receiving your feedback and any questions you may have. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk #mentalhealthmatters #thetherapyguy Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Managing Our Mental Health
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis is part two to the episode where I spoke about how mental health doesn't discriminate. Bad mental health can affect anyone, which is why its important that we know how we go about managing our mental health. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk #mentalhealthmatters #thetherapyguy Support the show
How To Manage Health Anxiety
March 13, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBThis episode is centered around our health anxiety and the coronavirus. Knowing how to manage health anxiety during times of upset can lead us to panic and feel frightened, Lots of people experience health anxiety and it can come from past experiences or from how our mind can focus on one thing during times of stress and anxiety. At times it can also be a result of feeling under pressure, stressed or anxious which can result in physical feelings like aches, pains, headaches, stomach and sk...
Health anxiety and the coronavirus COVID-19
March 13, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBThis episode is centred around our health anxiety and the coronavirus. How our anxiety can be intensified during these times and how misinformation can lead us to panic and feel frightened. Lots of people experience health anxiety and it can come from past experiences or from how our mind can focus on one thing during times of stress and anxiety. At time sit can also be a result of feeling under pressure, stressed or anxious which can result in physical feelings like aches, pains, headaches,...
What Is Relationship Therapy
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode we discuss what relationship therapy is and what you can expect during a session. We have a relationship therapist joining us to answer questions and give an insight into relationship therapy and the client experience. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/counselling/relationships Support the show
Relationship therapy, what to expect.
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode we discuss relationship therapy and what you can expect during a session. We have a relationship therapist joining us to answer questions and give an insight into relationship therapy and the client experience. https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/counselling/relationships Support the show
Why Choose Hypnotherapy
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHave you ever wondered 'Why choose hypnotherapy'? In this episode, we will look at what it is and whether it could help in achieving your desired mindset and improving your overall health and wellbeing. If you have any questions or comments please let us know, we would love to hear from you and thanks for listening! [email protected] 01752 221119 www.horizonplymouth.co.uk Support the show
Why would you choose Hypnotherapy?
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHi and welcome, this podcast is about Hypnotherapy and why you would choose it as a therapy to help support you in achieving your desired mindset and improving your health and wellbeing. If you have any questions or comments please let us know, we would love to hear from you and thanks for listening! Support the show (https://checkout.square.site/pay/33a070cb64a943b8825244ba3682c65e)
Mental health doesn't discriminate!
February 23, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis episode is about my personal mental health and how a person's mental health doesn't discriminate. My podcast will give you a brief overview of my own personal struggle's with poor mental health and hopefully encourage you to understand that, it doesn't matter who you are or at what stage in your life you are at, poor mental health can effect us all1 How do you manage your mental health? How do you support those around you experiencing poor mental health? Support the show (https://check...
Mental Health Doesn't Discriminate!
February 23, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis episode looks at Alan's personal mental health experience and how mental health doesn't discriminate, it affects everyone. By giving you a brief overview of his personal struggles, hopefully you'll be encouraged and understand it doesn't matter who you are or what stage of life you're at, poor mental health affects everyone. How do you manage your mental health? How do you support those around you experiencing poor mental health? Support the show