Eileen Fisher Therapy and Nutrition

Eileen Fisher Therapy and Nutrition Hi, I'm Eileen; a therapist and nutritionist. I work with individuals and couples online and at my o

We had a little party last night to celebrate the end of L3 counselling skills. I was given some lovely flowers from the...
18/07/2024

We had a little party last night to celebrate the end of L3 counselling skills. I was given some lovely flowers from the students. I’ve loved teaching at the Training Academy at Shaw Therapy Centre this year. It’s been a privilege to see our students grow in confidence and skills. They are amazing!!! Looking forward to seeing a lot of them in September for L4 and meeting new students for our L3.

Simple changes can make such a difference! I worked with a client who wanted to focus on what she was eating to help reg...
05/06/2024

Simple changes can make such a difference!

I worked with a client who wanted to focus on what she was eating to help regulate her blood glucose levels.

However, she was struggling with always feeling hungry and had started to eat more protein-rich food to compensate for not eating many carbohydrates.

After listening to the type of things she was eating it became apparent there weren't enough good fats in her diet.

I suggested she added in half an avocado and/or a handful of nuts either as a snack or as part of a meal each day.

She has been back in contact to say it's working as her hunger levels have reduced & she's also feeling a lot better! Hurray!

Just a small change like this can make all the difference.

This is the kind of advice I can help you with.

By listening to your specific dietary needs and using my nutritional knowledge I can help you to overcome obstacles around food, eating and nutrition.

www.eileenfishertherapy.co.uk/getintouch/

Walking therapy is a popular choice for my clients. Taking therapy outside into nature can be very beneficial because it...
29/05/2024

Walking therapy is a popular choice for my clients.

Taking therapy outside into nature can be very beneficial because it releases endorphins, serotonin and oxytocin, while strengthening your connection between your mind and your body. Plus, there’s a rhythm and flow as we think, talk and walk.

Walking Therapy sessions are conducted outdoors at various locations in the Greater Manchester area. I walk with people in parks, in the countryside and also in the city centre. Our first session will take place online or by telephone and from then on outside.
We can also do a mix of online and walking sessions.

My herb garden 🌿I enjoy the flavours and aromas of lots of herbs in my garden. I've sunk pots into the ground so they do...
22/05/2024

My herb garden 🌿

I enjoy the flavours and aromas of lots of herbs in my garden. I've sunk pots into the ground so they don't escape into the whole patch. You don't need to have a large patch like mine. Herbs will grow happily in small pots on the window sill too.

My favourite herbs to cook with are bay, basil, chives, thyme, mint (I have lots of varieties of mint), parsley, oregano and rosemary.

When you are trying to lower your salt intake, adding herbs to your cooking can make all the difference. Herbs are rich in vitamins and minerals especially vitamins A, K and C and iron.

I also like to keep some herbs in a small vase on my desk for touch and "sniff". :-D Mint is refreshing, rosemary can help with memory and lemon thyme smells amazing!

If you are looking to make changes to your diet, whether that's for a specific health condition or because you want to be healthier I can help. I have previously worked in nutrition on the NHS. And have helped many people in my private practice over the years. https://www.eileenfishertherapy.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Just as we all have physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health is everything to do with how we feel, our ...
15/05/2024

Just as we all have physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health is everything to do with how we feel, our emotions and our thinking.
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Our physical health can have it's ups and downs ....and so can our mental health. Depending on our circumstances, we can face negative and positive emotions ..... sometimes interchangeable.
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You owe it to yourself to look after your mental Health the same way you look after your physical health.

If you feel you have neglected your mental Health and maybe even your physical health, it is not too late, in fact its never too late.

​Myself and my colleagues are passionate about ending the stigma around mental Health and encourage society to care for it as much as we care for our physical health.

Take care, Eileen 💚

I've talked before about the physical benefits of walking therapy and how the rhythm of walking can help, but it's also ...
08/05/2024

I've talked before about the physical benefits of walking therapy and how the rhythm of walking can help, but it's also about space.

Some people may feel being sat across from a therapist a little daunting or intense. In walking therapy, we walk side by side, so I'm not looking at you directly. It feels like it's more of a partnership. As we walk together outside, we walk together through the therapy. It can feel a lot less intimidating.

Do you find face-to-face conversations or holding eye contact a challenge? Walking therapy might be the solution.

Or you may have tried more traditional therapy before and felt stuck, like you're not moving forward. Changing things up by walking and talking could be the answer.

If this sounds like something you would like to try, then get in touch.

Today is "Learn to Ride a Bike Day," and it got me thinking. Even if we haven't ridden one for years, we can still hop o...
01/05/2024

Today is "Learn to Ride a Bike Day," and it got me thinking. Even if we haven't ridden one for years, we can still hop on and cycle again.

Scientists have learned there are different parts of our brain for "procedural" memories. Our long-term memory is divided into two types declarative and procedural.

Declarative memories include recollections such as our first day of school or our first kiss. They also include factual knowledge, such as knowing that Paris is the capital of France. Both of these are information stores. You can recall the information and communicate it to others.

Procedural memories are more skill-based. This type of memory is responsible for performance, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument. If you've ever experienced driving home and on arrival realise you don't remember the journey, this is your procedural memory at work.

When we work in therapy to build "new habits," it's the procedural part of the brain we're trying to tap into. It takes practice to build a new routine. According to Healthline, it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit, as everyone is different. But they also suggest 66 days on average for a new behaviour to become automatic. This means that if you make a plan and consistently do something for 66 days, you're likely to succeed in the action becoming a habit.

Our brains are fascinating, aren't they?

The Five Ways to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give) are simple and proven actions that we ...
24/04/2024

The Five Ways to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give) are simple and proven actions that we act on to find some balance, build our resilience and boost our mental health and wellbeing.

This may look like a big task but it's all about kindness and compassion towards yourself. They can be broken down and if all five seem too much today, pick one you can focus on. What's a small thing that you could do that would take you towards one of these?

Here are some ideas:

Pick up your phone and send a text to someone you haven't spoken to in a while or arrange to get together for coffee (connect and give, you are giving your time to someone else)

Is there a book you've been meaning to get to but haven't found time? Take a few minutes and read a few pages (take notice, mindful, this could also be learn depending on the book)

Take a walk around the block, it doesn't have to be a long walk. If you can't face that how about going up and downstairs a few times or taking a longer walk to work than usual. (be active)

What could you do today, to help your own wellbeing?

I do love a good book to pour over! The book you can see me reading in the picture is, "Eat Better Forever" by Hugh Fea...
17/04/2024

I do love a good book to pour over!

The book you can see me reading in the picture is, "Eat Better Forever" by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

One of the things I love about this book is that it has recipes alongside some quick and easy ways to change the way you eat.

In the first chapter, Hugh talks about some easy swaps to make to our everyday plates; making half your plate full of plants, swapping white for brown, thinking of meat as a treat and opting for "whole foods" rather than anything which has too processed.

There are recipes too and suggestions about what things go best with which foodstuffs. For example, Hugh writes, "Garlic is magic with pulses, as are fresh herbs". He also suggests if you find pulses a little dull to mix them with spices or "light punchy dressings".

What about you, do you have a cookbook that you really enjoy?

Going for a walk is therapy in itself. Whether we stroll with friends or meander gently by ourselves. There is a rhythm ...
10/04/2024

Going for a walk is therapy in itself. Whether we stroll with friends or meander gently by ourselves.

There is a rhythm and flow as walk, think and even talk. It can be very beneficial because it releases endorphins, serotonin and oxytocin while strengthening our connection between our mind and our body.

Getting outside (even when it's windy or wet) can help us:

✅ Improve our mood
✅ Increase our energy levels
✅ Reduce tension and anxiety
✅ Help us cope with stress
✅ Improve our sleep
✅ Increase our feelings of well-being
✅ Feel connected to nature and our surroundings

Walk with friends, walk with your dog or walk alone, even if it's just around the block for 20 minutes. It will definitely make a difference to you.

Let's talk about self nutureTo understand self nuture, we'll talk about the activities you can do to self nuture. Here a...
03/04/2024

Let's talk about self nuture

To understand self nuture, we'll talk about the activities you can do to self nuture.

Here are 3 areas to consider:

💚 Physical Self
Get in touch with your 5 senses again. Focus on one, for example burning a scented candle or using a scented hand cream that you love and really breathing it in. Going for a walk, stretching, taking a nap, eating something nourishing all these things will help you feel nutured.

💚 Social Self
Turn off the screens and spend time with friends or make new ones. Try a new hobby, go to a workshop, or a new club. Arrange to meet a friend for a coffee or lunch. Spending time in the company of others can help us feel connected and comforted.

💚 Emotional Self
Finding ways to manage emotions can be really helpful to our everyday lives. Practising gratitude by keeping a journal is a great way to start. When you're drinking your morning coffee (or tea), take a few minutes to write 3-5 things you're grateful for.

Explore the idea of self-positive talk. If you find your inner critic is being more verbal than usual, work out ways to rephrase the language to a more positive one. Working with a friend on this can be beneficial as they can help you come up with a better way of putting something. Plus you can help each other.

It can be hard at first to put yourself first. And some of the activities may feel awkward when you try them. Once you do them a few times you'll start to find it easier to do.

Regular followers will know I offer walking therapy as one of my services. Being outdoors and walking side by side offer...
27/03/2024

Regular followers will know I offer walking therapy as one of my services.

Being outdoors and walking side by side offers a calmer approach to counselling. And my clients find it really helps them to relax and feel more comfortable.

It gives us both the chance to release some happy chemicals into our blood stream by the act of moving. Plus we get to absorb some green health into our mental wellbeing.

I encourage you to walk somewhere this bank holiday weekend, alone, with friends or loved ones. It's a great time of year to walk, the sight of new shoots, spring flowers and trees about to bloom creates a feeling of hopefulness in all of us.

Top up your mental health with nature's green offerings. Breathe the fresh air in, enjoy time away from screens and lean into that feeling that everything is going to be okay.

Have a lovely Easter Break.
Eileen 💚

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